{"id":6156,"date":"2024-09-17T00:21:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T22:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/australia\/?p=6156"},"modified":"2025-08-12T01:26:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T23:26:17","slug":"systra-to-support-queensland-hydro-on-borumba-pumped-hydro-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/australia\/news\/systra-to-support-queensland-hydro-on-borumba-pumped-hydro-project\/","title":{"rendered":"SYSTRA to support Queensland Hydro on Borumba Pumped Hydro Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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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. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This milestone project is part of Queensland\u2019s ambitious plan to bolster renewable energy infrastructure<\/a>, providing significant benefits for the region and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Located near Imbil, northwest of the Sunshine Coast, it involves the development of pumped hydro energy storage<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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<\/em> tunnels, with site-based works scheduled to commence in the first half of 2025 subject to regulatory approvals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The appointment leverages SYSTRA’s considerable experience providing technical and construction management services in the delivery of complex underground infrastructure<\/a> projects in Australia, with the extensive underground construction design and supervision experience<\/a> of the SYSTRA Group on hydro power<\/a> projects globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tim Brown, Executive Director, SYSTRA, commented, “We’re excited to be partnering with Queensland Hydro on what will be a cornerstone in Queensland\u2019s 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<\/a> contractor and other project stakeholders to ensure the project gets into the ground in the right way.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Queensland Hydro\u2019s Executive General Manager of Delivery, Geoff Scott, said the partnership with SYSTRA would provide critical independent quality assurance to the proposed Borumba Project\u2019s underground drilling and tunnelling program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe 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,\u201d Mr Scott said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSYSTRA has extensive experience in providing the level of quality assurance we require and will be instrumental in guiding us and our subcontractor base.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The contract marks a significant achievement for SYSTRA, underscoring a deep commitment to delivering innovative engineering solutions that support Australia\u2019s transition to renewable energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ANZ team<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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