Borumba Dam PHES

Project Details

Project Name Borumba Dam PHES
Status Proposed
COD (Planned / Actual) 2033
Capacity (MW) 2000
Energy Storage (GWh) 48
Duration (Hours) 24
Head (m) 300
Upper Reservoir Name TBD
Lower Reservoir Name Lake Borumba
Closed-Loop or Open-Loop Closed-Loop
Location (State, Region) QLD – Gympie Region
Coordinates ~26.4° S, 152.6° E
Developer / Owner Queensland Hydro
Transmission Link QLD grid
Estimated Cost (AUD) 14.2 billion
Funding / Partners Queensland Government
Environmental Status Early stage planning
Construction Timeline 2026–2033
Job Creation (FTEs) 2000+ (est.)
Integration Role Long-duration storage for renewables
Website https://www.queenslandhydro.com.au
References Queensland Hydro; QLD Govt

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