Queensland Hydro designs, delivers, operates and maintains world-class, long duration pumped hydro energy storage assets to provide reliable, clean energy for Queensland.

The team draws on their extensive engineering, environmental and social impact expertise to deliver certainty throughout the project life cycle, working with stakeholders to create lasting benefits for communities.

Our projects will play a critical role in helping meet the Queensland Government's renewable energy and net zero emissions targets, supporting the shift to a decarbonised energy system in Australia.

About Borumba Pumped Hydro Project

The Borumba Pumped Hydro Project is an energy storage project capable of dispatching up to 2,000 MW of continuous power for a period of up to 24 hours. The Project is key in reaching Queensland's renewable energy targets. In June 2023, the Queensland Government committed $6 billion to progress the project.

Engaging local suppliers

Queensland Hydro is committed to providing opportunities for local suppliers and local employment for Gympie, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and surrounding regions. We encourage interested businesses to register their expression of interest via this ICN Gateway.

Delivery schedule

Announcement of the Queensland Government's final investment decision means that the Project will now formally move into the planning and approvals process for both the exploratory works and main works.

Pending successful environmental approvals, exploratory works are due to commence in Q3 2023, with main works to commence by late 2025.

Exploratory works will comprise detailed geological investigations including geotechnical drilling and excavation of an exploratory tunnel to the proposed underground powerhouse cavern, road improvements, construction of access tracks, and construction of temporary exploratory workers' camps and supporting infrastructure.

Main works for the project will include construction of a new lower Borumba dam, the upper reservoir dams, tunnels and underground powerhouse, and associated construction facilities such as access roads and surface works including switch yard, quarries, and construction camps.

The project is targeting first power in 2030.

Registration of interest

Current opportunities that are open for Registration of Interest (ROI) can be found in the Work Packages tab.

Businesses interested in supplying to Queensland Hydro are encouraged to register an ROI.

Please note when submitting your ROI:

• Your company profile on the ICN Gateway should be complete, up-to-date and accurate
• Incomplete registrations may not be considered. Please refer to the ICN User Guides below for information on how to register your business and submit an Registration of Interest

ICN Gateway company profile

Your ICN Gateway company profile and any ROI submitted are used to assess your organisation's ability to complete projects.

Click here to create your company profile or to login and amend your existing company profile.

Please ensure your business invests the time and energy required to represent itself in the most effective manner possible when completing and/or updating your company profile.

Queensland Hydro strongly encourages suppliers to contact ICN in the first instance to improve their understanding of the ROI process.