Converting the Mt Rawdon gold operation into a sustainable low cost,
large scale pumped hydro power station
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
Evolution Mining along with ICA Partners are currently undertaking a feasibility study into the potential for a pumped hydro facility within and adjacent to the Mt Rawdon Gold Mine, located in Southeast Queensland.
SUPPORTING AUSTRALIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY AND JOB PLANS
REPURPOSING OF EVOLUTION MINING’S MT RAWDON OPERATION
Converting the Mt Rawdon operation into a low cost, large scale pumped hydro power station at the end of the mine’s production in 2024.
Project Benefits
JOB CREATION
700+ jobs during construction. 25 to 30 long term jobs during operations.
renewable energy storage
20,000MWh of renewable energy storage, with up to 2,000MW of generation and enable an additional 5.8GW of new renewable generation to enter the network.
Supply 2 million homes
Supply 2 million homes daily during peak periods. Helping Queensland meet its target of 50% from renewable sources by 2030.
EXTENDING VALUE BEYOND MINE CLOSURE
International showcase for transition from end of life mining to a commercially attractive energy infrastructure asset.