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title: SYSTRA to support Queensland Hydro on Borumba Pumped Hydro Project
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  - General
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  - Borumba
  - Borumba Pumped Hydro Project
  - design
  - design and engineering
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  - Energy Transition
  - Geoff Scott
  - Pumped Hydro
  - Queensland Hydro
  - Sustainability
  - Tim Brown
  - Tunnelling
  - Underground Technical Services
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# SYSTRA to support Queensland Hydro on Borumba Pumped Hydro Project

![Borumba Pumped Hydro](https://www.systra.com/australia/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/09/borumba-pumped-hydro-banner.jpg)

**SYSTRA, a global leader in engineering and consultancy, are delighted to have been selected by Queensland Hydro to provide underground technical services and management services in support of the construction of the exploratory tunnels for the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project. **

This milestone project is part of Queensland’s ambitious plan to bolster
renewable
[energy infrastructure](https://www.systra.com/australia/markets/energy-and-sustainability/)
, providing significant benefits for the region and beyond.

Located near Imbil, northwest of the Sunshine Coast, it involves the development
of
[pumped hydro energy storage](https://www.systra.com/australia/markets/energy-and-sustainability/pumped-hydro/)
at Lake Borumba. Once operational, the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project will be
capable of dispatching 2,000 MW and storing up to 24 hours of energy with the
capacity to supply electricity for up to 2.3 million Queensland homes. 

The scope of the Exploratory Tunnelling and Drilling Works (ET&D) Contractor,
over which the Underground Technical Services and Management (Underground TSM)
services are focused, is the design and construction of _two access_ tunnels,
with site-based works scheduled to commence in the first half of 2025 subject to
regulatory approvals. 

The appointment leverages SYSTRA’s considerable experience providing technical
and construction management services in the delivery of complex
[underground infrastructure](https://www.systra.com/australia/markets/tunnels-bridges/tunnels-and-underground-structures/)
projects in Australia, with the extensive underground construction
[design and supervision experience](https://www.systra.com/australia/services/design/)
of the SYSTRA Group on
[hydro power](https://www.systra.com/australia/markets/energy-and-sustainability/pumped-hydro/)
projects globally.

Tim Brown, Executive Director, SYSTRA, commented, “We’re excited to be
partnering with Queensland Hydro on what will be a cornerstone in Queensland’s
clean energy future. Providing sustainable and reliable energy storage, the
Borumba Project is a vital part of Queensland’s energy transition. Our team are
really looking forward to working collaboratively with Queensland Hydro, the
exploratory
[tunnels](https://www.systra.com/australia/markets/tunnels-bridges/tunnels-and-underground-structures/)
contractor and other project stakeholders to ensure the project gets into the
ground in the right way.”

Queensland Hydro’s Executive General Manager of Delivery, Geoff Scott, said the
partnership with SYSTRA would provide critical independent quality assurance to
the proposed Borumba Project’s underground drilling and tunnelling program.

“The underground drilling program is the largest package in our Borumba Project
exploratory works phase, and ensuring we have world-class technical expertise is
key in delivering safe and reliable works,” Mr Scott said.

“SYSTRA has extensive experience in providing the level of quality assurance we
require and will be instrumental in guiding us and our subcontractor base.”

The contract marks a significant achievement for SYSTRA, underscoring a deep
commitment to delivering innovative engineering solutions that support
Australia’s transition to renewable energy.

\*\*\*ENDS\*\*\*

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## 󠀁**About SYSTRA**󠁿 

SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultancy groups. For
more than 65 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and
territories to contribute to their development by creating, improving, and
modernising key infrastructures.  

[The ANZ team](https://www.systra.com/australia) is an integral part of part of
the SYSTRA global network, with 7 offices across ANZ.  For the 400 strong team
located in Australia and New Zealand, we utilise our connected teams to bring
best-in-class expertise to our local clients. We work with a partnership
mindset, working closely with our clients to co-create the infrastructure
solutions of tomorrow.

When a project is complex, high risk and requires deep technical skills and
pedigree, SYSTRA ANZ is the signature team. For more information, visit
[systra.com/australia](http://systra.com/australia).  

**Categories:** General
**Tags:** Borumba, Borumba Pumped Hydro Project, design, design and engineering, design services, Energy Transition, Geoff Scott, Pumped Hydro, Queensland Hydro, Sustainability, Tim Brown, Tunnelling, Underground Technical Services