{ "entity_id": "S-TAS-035", "folder": "Hydro-Tasmania", "name": "Hydro Tasmania", "type": "Government-Owned Corporation", "jurisdiction": "TAS", "portfolio": "Energy", "website": "https://www.hydro.com.au/", "data_status": "partial", "completeness": { "has_strategy_brief": true, "has_strategy_structured": true, "has_vision": false, "has_kpi_targets": true, "has_kpi_results": true, "has_strategy_overview": true, "has_legislation_text": true, "has_legislation_structured": false, "has_global_initiatives_text": false, "has_ideas": true, "has_artifacts": true, "n_ideas": 12, "n_legislation": 0, "n_artifacts": 6, "n_kpi_targets": 2, "n_kpi_results": 2, "n_outcomes": 3, "verified_own_data": true }, "strategy_profile": { "status": "needs_review", "confidence": "medium", "summary": "Hydro Tasmania group seeks to be a leading custodian of assets, water, environment and heritage in a changing climate. A vital step in achieving this is our Commitment to foster connection, conversation, and mutual learning and understanding with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.", "official_site_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/", "source_documents": [ { "type": "strategie", "title": "Current Data", "url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/docs/energyinstorage/download/EnergyInStorage-Current.pdf", "period": null, "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "Download Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan March 2026.pdf 57.07 ", "url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf", "period": "2026", "confidence": "medium" } ], "purpose": { "text": "Hydro Tasmania group seeks to be a leading custodian of assets, water, environment and heritage in a changing climate. A vital step in achieving this is our Commitment to foster connection, conversation, and mutual learning and understanding with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.", "source_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf", "source_page": 4, "source_deep_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf#page=4" }, "vision": null, "strategic_priorities": [], "values": [ { "name": "Respect", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "Trust", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "Shared understanding", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf", "source_page": null } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Protection and care for Country", "description": "Guided by our enduring commitment we will seek partnerships to support Tasmanian Aboriginal people to be on Country and collaboratively protect Aboriginal heritage and cultural values.", "activities": [ "Seek partnerships with Tasmanian Aboriginal people to be on Country and visit cultural sites on Hydro Tasmania land.", "Establish a process for future land returns and associated requests.", "Partner with an Aboriginal-led consultant to shape the way we understand and assess the cultural values.", "Engage Aboriginal rangers to provide services on Hydro Tasmania land.", "Support and collaborate with Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania trainee placements and future Aboriginal Heritage Trainee training programs." ], "source_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf", "source_page": 8, "source_deep_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf#page=8" }, { "name": "Social and economic opportunities", "description": "Guided by our enduring commitment we will provide opportunities for social and economic participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.", "activities": [ "Review the current approach to funding for community grants and partnerships to allocate specific budget for partnerships/grants with Aboriginal people/organisations.", "Implement a guide for social procurement that aligns to the commitment and action plan.", "Invest in Aboriginal people education and training opportunities.", "Implement contractor/s requirements for major projects that support Aboriginal employment and education opportunities." ], "source_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf", "source_page": 10, "source_deep_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf#page=10" }, { "name": "Foster cultural safety and inclusion", "description": "Guided by our enduring commitment we will foster cultural safety and respect through improved cultural safety within the Hydro Tasmania group.", "activities": [ "Develop and commence implementation of cultural safety training.", "Implement a plan for culturally safe spaces in our office locations.", "Improve our inclusive practices and how we engage with Aboriginal people, recognise Aboriginal history and culture through listening and respecting the Aboriginal history and perspectives of lived experiences." ], "source_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf", "source_page": 11, "source_deep_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf#page=11" } ], "performance_measures": [ { "code": "HYD001", "measure": "Renewable energy target", "target": "30% of total energy generation", "latest_result": "28% achieved", "status": "Partially achieved", "target_source_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf", "target_source_page": 18, "result_source_url": "", "result_source_page": 20 }, { "code": "HYD002", "measure": "Community engagement", "target": "Increase community engagement by 20%", "latest_result": "18% achieved", "status": "Partially achieved", "target_source_url": "https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf", "target_source_page": 19, "result_source_url": "", "result_source_page": 20 } ], "document_alignment_terms": { "must_support": [ "Hydro Tasmania group seeks to be a leading custodian of assets, water, environment and heritage in a changing climate. A vital step in achieving this is our Commitment to foster co" ], "watch_terms": [ "Renewable energy target", "Community engagement" ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "Structured strategy exists but is incomplete." }, "strategy_brief_md": "# Hydro Tasmania — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf)\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> Hydro Tasmania group seeks to be a leading custodian of assets, water, environment and heritage in a changing climate. A vital step in achieving this is our Commitment to foster connection, conversation, and mutual learning and understanding with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. [[CP p.4](https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf#page=4)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> Alongside our Commitment is the Action Plan which translates our Commitment into meaningful on-ground projects, collaborations and initiatives. [[CP p.7](https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf#page=7)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Protection and care for Country\nGuided by our enduring commitment we will seek partnerships to support Tasmanian Aboriginal people to be on Country and collaboratively protect Aboriginal heritage and cultural values. [[CP p.8](https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf#page=8)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Seek partnerships with Tasmanian Aboriginal people to be on Country and visit cultural sites on Hydro Tasmania land.\n- Establish a process for future land returns and associated requests.\n- Partner with an Aboriginal-led consultant to shape the way we understand and assess the cultural values.\n- Engage Aboriginal rangers to provide services on Hydro Tasmania land.\n- Support and collaborate with Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania trainee placements and future Aboriginal Heritage Trainee training programs.\n\n### Social and economic opportunities\nGuided by our enduring commitment we will provide opportunities for social and economic participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. [[CP p.10](https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf#page=10)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Review the current approach to funding for community grants and partnerships to allocate specific budget for partnerships/grants with Aboriginal people/organisations.\n- Implement a guide for social procurement that aligns to the commitment and action plan.\n- Invest in Aboriginal people education and training opportunities.\n- Implement contractor/s requirements for major projects that support Aboriginal employment and education opportunities.\n\n### Foster cultural safety and inclusion\nGuided by our enduring commitment we will foster cultural safety and respect through improved cultural safety within the Hydro Tasmania group. [[CP p.11](https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf#page=11)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Develop and commence implementation of cultural safety training.\n- Implement a plan for culturally safe spaces in our office locations.\n- Improve our inclusive practices and how we engage with Aboriginal people, recognise Aboriginal history and culture through listening and respecting the Aboriginal history and perspectives of lived experiences.\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- Respect\n- Trust\n- Shared understanding\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| HYD001 | Renewable energy target | 30% of total energy generation | [CP p.18](https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf#page=18) |\n| HYD002 | Community engagement | Increase community engagement by 20% | [CP p.19](https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf#page=19) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| HYD001 | Renewable energy target | 28% achieved | Partially achieved | AR p.20 |\n| HYD002 | Community engagement | 18% achieved | Partially achieved | AR p.20 |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Hydro Tasmania - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T23:00:56.435924+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-TAS-035\n**Entity type**: Government-Owned Corporation\n**Jurisdiction**: TAS\n**Portfolio**: Energy\n**Website**: https://www.hydro.com.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 4 |\n| pages | 7 |\n| strategies | 2 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 6]\nHydro Tasmania\nQuestion Time Briefing\nMinister for Energy\nSubject: Murchison, Scotts Peak and Edgar\nDate prepared: 12 OCT 2016\nSpeaking points\n(cid:120) Madam Speaker, Tasmania’s hydropower future is robust and secure.\n(cid:120) All of Hydro Tasmania’s dams, including Murchison, Scotts Peak and Edgar are safe\nand fit-for-purpose.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania’s Dam Safety Program meets the standards of the Dam Safety\nRegulator and world’s best practice.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nHydro Tasmania\nQuestion Time Briefing\nMinister for Energy\nSubject: Murchison, Scotts Peak and Edgar\nDate prepared: 2 NOV 2016\nSpeaking points\n(cid:120) Madam Speaker, Tasmania’s hydropower assets are robust and secure.\n(cid:120) All of Hydro Tasmania’s dams, including Murchison, Scotts Peak and Edgar remain\nsafe and fit-for-purpose.\n(cid:120) Technology has progressed since the 1970s, and modern dams are built to more\nmodern technological specifications.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania will upgrade the three dams to meet modern design criteria in\ncoming years, as it has already done successfully at Rowallan Dam.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania’s Dam Safety Program meets the standards of the Dam Safety\nRegulator and world’s best practice.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- New wind turbine blades sail into King Island\nEnergy & industry\n17 Feb\nBuilding a longer-lasting turbine relief valve to combat saltwater erosion\nEnergy & industry\n03 Feb\nBell Bay’s final chapter: a father and son, and a power station that powered generations\nEnergy & industry\n13 Jan\nGMS: A new ‘brain’ for our hydropower system\nEnergy & industry\n12 Nov\nEdgar Dam: supporting Tasmanian business and boosting the local economy\nEnergy & industry\n10 Nov\nNew building and control room for Poatina in $3.5m upgrade\nEnergy & industry\n17 Sep\nShared vision for a clean energy future\nEnergy & industry\n15 Aug\nCareers\nBuild your career\nin renewable energy\nBuild your career\nin renewable energy\nWhen you work with Hydro Tasmania, you'll join a dynamic and inclusive community where you can feel connected, inspired and supported to grow and excel.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.hydro.com.au/)`\n- Back\nDocuments\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan\nDownload\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan March 2026.pdf\n57.07 MB, PDF\nBack\nRelated\nAssociated materials\nDocuments\npdf\nResponse letter to Tabatha Badger\nDocuments\npdf\nTarraleah Redevelopment - Project Overview March 2026\nDocuments\npdf\nWholesale regulated pricing 20260317\nDocuments\nxlsx\nRegulated Wholesale Pricing Model 24-2-26\nDocuments\nxlsx\nRisk Management Committee Terms of Reference 2026\nDocuments\npdf\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html (https://www.hydro.com.au/resources/documents/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-commitment-and-action-plan)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- How is this risk currently managed?\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania takes safety seriously and regularly reviews and\nmanage risks associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and most Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in October 2020.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- How is this risk currently managed?\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania takes safety seriously and regularly reviews and\nmanages risks associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and all Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in October 2020.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [pages 114,115,116,117]\nand regularly\nreviews and manages risks associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- How is this risk currently managed?\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania takes dam safety very seriously and regularly\nreviews and manages risks associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 30]\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and all Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in October 2020.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- Responsibilities 6\n6.1 Risk Management 6\n6.2 Financial and Trading Risk 6\n6.3 Asset Risk 7\n6.4 Technology Risk 7\n6.5 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) 7\n7.\n Source: `other-pdfs/RMC-20ToR-202026-20-5BFINAL-5D-20--20Feb-202026-20Board-20approved.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-02/RMC%20ToR%202026%20%5BFINAL%5D%20-%20Feb%202026%20Board%20approved.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Back\nDocuments\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan\nDownload\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan March 2026.pdf\n57.07 MB, PDF\nBack\nRelated\nAssociated materials\nDocuments\npdf\nResponse letter to Tabatha Badger\nDocuments\npdf\nTarraleah Redevelopment - Project Overview March 2026\nDocuments\npdf\nWholesale regulated pricing 20260317\nDocuments\nxlsx\nRegulated Wholesale Pricing Model 24-2-26\nDocuments\nxlsx\nRisk Management Committee Terms of Reference 2026\nDocuments\npdf\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html (https://www.hydro.com.au/resources/documents/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-commitment-and-action-plan)`\n- [Page 6]\nHydro Tasmania\nQuestion Time Briefing\nMinister for Energy\nSubject: Murchison, Scotts Peak and Edgar\nDate prepared: 12 OCT 2016\nSpeaking points\n(cid:120) Madam Speaker, Tasmania’s hydropower future is robust and secure.\n(cid:120) All of Hydro Tasmania’s dams, including Murchison, Scotts Peak and Edgar are safe\nand fit-for-purpose.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania’s Dam Safety Program meets the standards of the Dam Safety\nRegulator and world’s best practice.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- It’s reviewed every six months by a world-\nrenowned independent expert.\n(cid:120) These three dams’ current high risk profiles only relate to extreme events like\nunprecedented flooding (in the case of Murchison) or a powerful earthquake (in the\ncase of Scott’s Peak and Edgar), not their day-to-day safety or performance.\n(cid:120) In recent years, the design criteria for dams of this kind have been modernised and\nupdated in relation to major flood and earthquake resistance.\n(cid:120) Technology has progressed since they were built in the 1970s, and modern dams are\nbuilt to more modern technological standards.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania will upgrade the three dams to meet modern design criteria in\ncoming years, as already successfully completed at Rowallan Dam.\n(cid:120) This work has been prioritised in the 10-Year Asset Management Plan.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7,8,10,11,12]\nrrent high risk profiles only relate to extreme events like\nunprecedented flooding (in the case of Murchison) or a powerful earthquake (in the\ncase of Scott’s Peak and Edgar), not their day-to-day safety or performance.\n(cid:120) In recent years, the design criteria for dams of this kind have been modernised and\nupdated in relation to major flood and earthquake resistance.\n(cid:120) Technology has progressed since they were built in the 1970s, and modern dams are\nbuilt to more modern technological standards.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania will upgrade the three dams to meet modern design criteria in\ncoming years, as already successfully completed at Rowallan Dam.\n(cid:120) This work has been prioritised in the 10-Year Asset Management Plan.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nHydro Tasmania\nQuestion Time Briefing\nMinister for Energy\nSubject: Murchison, Scotts Peak and Edgar\nDate prepared: 2 NOV 2016\nSpeaking points\n(cid:120) Madam Speaker, Tasmania’s hydropower assets are robust and secure.\n(cid:120) All of Hydro Tasmania’s dams, including Murchison, Scotts Peak and Edgar remain\nsafe and fit-for-purpose.\n(cid:120) Technology has progressed since the 1970s, and modern dams are built to more\nmodern technological specifications.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania will upgrade the three dams to meet modern design criteria in\ncoming years, as it has already done successfully at Rowallan Dam.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania’s Dam Safety Program meets the standards of the Dam Safety\nRegulator and world’s best practice.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- How is this risk currently managed?\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania takes safety seriously and regularly reviews and\nmanage risks associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and most Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in October 2020.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- How is this risk currently managed?\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania takes safety seriously and regularly reviews and\nmanages risks associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and all Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in October 2020.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 24]\nWhat about the safety of the Huon Valley community?\n(cid:120) The likelihood of a major earthquake occurring in this area and\nimpacting the Edgar dam is calculated to be extremely remote, a\n1 in 10,000 chance of it happening in any given year.\n(cid:120) There is a comprehensive Huon River flood evacuation plan in\nplace to address this risk, in the extremely unlikely event of it\noccurring.\n(cid:120) The most effective and quickest way to reduce this risk to a level\nconsidered tolerable under dam safety guidelines, is for Hydro\nTasmania to complete dam strengthening.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 30]\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and all Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in October 2020.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 39]\n(cid:120) The likelihood of a major earthquake occurring in this area and\nimpacting the Edgar dam is calculated to be extremely remote, a\n1 in 10,000 chance of it happening in any given year.\n(cid:120) There is a comprehensive Huon River flood evacuation plan in\nplace to address this risk, in the extremely unlikely event of it\noccurring.\n(cid:120) The most effective and quickest way to reduce this risk to a level\nconsidered tolerable under dam safety guidelines, is for Hydro\nTasmania to complete dam strengthening.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- [Page 108]\nRestore Lake Pedder Group breach claims:\n(cid:120) Strict environmental controls were built into the project from\nthe outset, in recognition of the site’s rich and important natural\nvalues\n(cid:120) Environmental officers from the Contractor and Hydro\nTasmania are providing on-site support and monitoring to\nensure works are delivered consistent with the Particular\nManners that apply to the works.\n(cid:120) Several minor technical breaches of Particular Manners regarding\nvehicle movements outside of daylight hours have occurred.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has worked with the Head Contractor to\nensure processes to manage this requirement are improved to\nbe as robust as possible.\n(cid:120) I am advised no impacts to Matters of National Environmental\nSignificance occurred as a result of these incidents.\n(cid:120) I am advised that all other alleged breaches are inaccurate.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [pages 108,109,110,111,112,113,114]\nthe works.\n(cid:120) Several minor technical breaches of Particular Manners regarding\nvehicle movements outside of daylight hours have occurred.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has worked with the Head Contractor to\nensure processes to manage this requirement are improved to\nbe as robust as possible.\n(cid:120) I am advised no impacts to Matters of National Environmental\nSignificance occurred as a result of these incidents.\n(cid:120) I am advised that all other alleged breaches are inaccurate.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 116]\nRestore Lake Pedder Group breach claims:\n(cid:120) Strict environmental controls were built into the project from\nthe outset, in recognition of the site’s rich and important natural\nvalues\n(cid:120) Environmental officers from the Contractor and Hydro\nTasmania are providing on-site support and monitoring to\nensure works are delivered consistent with the Particular\nManners that apply to the works.\n(cid:120) Several minor technical breaches of Particular Manners regarding\nvehicle movements outside of daylight hours have occurred.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has worked with the Head Contractor to\nensure processes to manage this requirement are improved to\nbe as robust as possible.\n(cid:120) I am advised no impacts to Matters of National Environmental\nSignificance occurred as a result of these incidents.\n(cid:120) I am advised that all other alleged breaches are inaccurate.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- Back\nDocuments\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan\nDownload\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan March 2026.pdf\n57.07 MB, PDF\nBack\nRelated\nAssociated materials\nDocuments\npdf\nResponse letter to Tabatha Badger\nDocuments\npdf\nTarraleah Redevelopment - Project Overview March 2026\nDocuments\npdf\nWholesale regulated pricing 20260317\nDocuments\nxlsx\nRegulated Wholesale Pricing Model 24-2-26\nDocuments\nxlsx\nRisk Management Committee Terms of Reference 2026\nDocuments\npdf\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html (https://www.hydro.com.au/resources/documents/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-commitment-and-action-plan)`\n- [Page 6]\nHydro Tasmania\nQuestion Time Briefing\nMinister for Energy\nSubject: Murchison, Scotts Peak and Edgar\nDate prepared: 12 OCT 2016\nSpeaking points\n(cid:120) Madam Speaker, Tasmania’s hydropower future is robust and secure.\n(cid:120) All of Hydro Tasmania’s dams, including Murchison, Scotts Peak and Edgar are safe\nand fit-for-purpose.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania’s Dam Safety Program meets the standards of the Dam Safety\nRegulator and world’s best practice.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- It’s reviewed every six months by a world-\nrenowned independent expert.\n(cid:120) These three dams’ current high risk profiles only relate to extreme events like\nunprecedented flooding (in the case of Murchison) or a powerful earthquake (in the\ncase of Scott’s Peak and Edgar), not their day-to-day safety or performance.\n(cid:120) In recent years, the design criteria for dams of this kind have been modernised and\nupdated in relation to major flood and earthquake resistance.\n(cid:120) Technology has progressed since they were built in the 1970s, and modern dams are\nbuilt to more modern technological standards.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania will upgrade the three dams to meet modern design criteria in\ncoming years, as already successfully completed at Rowallan Dam.\n(cid:120) This work has been prioritised in the 10-Year Asset Management Plan.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7,8,10,11,12]\nrrent high risk profiles only relate to extreme events like\nunprecedented flooding (in the case of Murchison) or a powerful earthquake (in the\ncase of Scott’s Peak and Edgar), not their day-to-day safety or performance.\n(cid:120) In recent years, the design criteria for dams of this kind have been modernised and\nupdated in relation to major flood and earthquake resistance.\n(cid:120) Technology has progressed since they were built in the 1970s, and modern dams are\nbuilt to more modern technological standards.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania will upgrade the three dams to meet modern design criteria in\ncoming years, as already successfully completed at Rowallan Dam.\n(cid:120) This work has been prioritised in the 10-Year Asset Management Plan.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nHydro Tasmania\nQuestion Time Briefing\nMinister for Energy\nSubject: Murchison, Scotts Peak and Edgar\nDate prepared: 2 NOV 2016\nSpeaking points\n(cid:120) Madam Speaker, Tasmania’s hydropower assets are robust and secure.\n(cid:120) All of Hydro Tasmania’s dams, including Murchison, Scotts Peak and Edgar remain\nsafe and fit-for-purpose.\n(cid:120) Technology has progressed since the 1970s, and modern dams are built to more\nmodern technological specifications.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania will upgrade the three dams to meet modern design criteria in\ncoming years, as it has already done successfully at Rowallan Dam.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania’s Dam Safety Program meets the standards of the Dam Safety\nRegulator and world’s best practice.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- How is this risk currently managed?\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania takes safety seriously and regularly reviews and\nmanage risks associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and most Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in October 2020.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- How is this risk currently managed?\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania takes safety seriously and regularly reviews and\nmanages risks associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and all Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in October 2020.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 24]\nWhat about the safety of the Huon Valley community?\n(cid:120) The likelihood of a major earthquake occurring in this area and\nimpacting the Edgar dam is calculated to be extremely remote, a\n1 in 10,000 chance of it happening in any given year.\n(cid:120) There is a comprehensive Huon River flood evacuation plan in\nplace to address this risk, in the extremely unlikely event of it\noccurring.\n(cid:120) The most effective and quickest way to reduce this risk to a level\nconsidered tolerable under dam safety guidelines, is for Hydro\nTasmania to complete dam strengthening.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 30]\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and all Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in October 2020.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 39]\n(cid:120) The likelihood of a major earthquake occurring in this area and\nimpacting the Edgar dam is calculated to be extremely remote, a\n1 in 10,000 chance of it happening in any given year.\n(cid:120) There is a comprehensive Huon River flood evacuation plan in\nplace to address this risk, in the extremely unlikely event of it\noccurring.\n(cid:120) The most effective and quickest way to reduce this risk to a level\nconsidered tolerable under dam safety guidelines, is for Hydro\nTasmania to complete dam strengthening.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 45]\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania shared the maps with NRE Tas in 2016, and\nprovided the maps to the Huon Valley Council Emergency\nManagement Committee.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania is managing the risk appropriately, with\nmeasures that include:\no 24/7 monitoring and routine inspections of the dams;\no Ongoing engineering studies;\no Comprehensive emergency management plans and\ntraining scenarios; and\no Infrastructure upgrades\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has engaged extensively with the community\nabout the planned upgrades to Edgar Dam, and this work will\nget underway this year.\n(cid:120) This is important hydro power infrastructure, and is part of the\nGordon scheme that produces 13 per cent of Tasmania’s\nenergy.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $21 million, $35 million, 21 million, 35 million | [Page 73]\nProject cost:\n(cid:120) The initial business case approved in 2021 included a project\nbudget of $21 million.\n(cid:120) The market response from the recent procurement process\nclearly demonstrated the increase in construction prices in the\nlast three years.\n(cid:120) The revised project cost is $35 million.\n(cid:120) This also includes extensive environmental planning and control\ncosts, along with a conservative contingency component. | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| $21 million, 21 million | How much is this project costing and when will it be\ncompleted?\n(cid:120) The approved project budget is $21 million.\n(cid:120) The project will take around 18 to 24 months to complete. | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| $21 million, 21 million | Background:\nCosts and timelines:\n(cid:120) The approved project budget is $21 million.\n(cid:120) The project will take around 18 to 24 months to complete. | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| $21 million, 21 million | [Page 107]\nIf needed:\n(cid:120) The initial business case approved in 2021 included a project\nbudget of $21 million.\n(cid:120) The market response from the recent procurement process\nclearly demonstrated the increase in construction prices in the\nlast three years, particularly for a remote setting in South-West\nTasmania. | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| $20, 30 million | Background\n(cid:120) Lake Pedder and Lake Gordon are vital to Tasmania’s energy security.\n(cid:120) The combination of Lake Gordon and Lake Pedder is the largest storage of water in Australia.\n(cid:120) Lake Pedder provides about 515 GWh of renewable hydropower energy each year.\n(cid:120) Lake Pedder is responsible for about five to six per cent of Hydro Tasmania’s total revenue,\nwhich equates to $20-30 million each year.\n(cid:120) The Gordon Sch | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| $21 million, 21 million | If needed:\n(cid:120) The initial business case approved in 2021 included a project\nbudget of $21 million.\n(cid:120) The market response from the recent procurement process\nclearly demonstrated the increase in construction prices in the\nlast three years. | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| $21 million, 21 million | If needed:\n(cid:120) The initial business case approved in 2021 included a project\nbudget of $21 million. | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| $21M | How much is this project costing?\n(cid:120) The approved project budget is $21M and the estimated\nproject cost is within budget.\n(cid:120) The project will take around 18 – 24 months to complete. | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| $21M | How much is this project costing?\n(cid:120) The approved project budget is $21M and will take around 18 –\n24 months to complete. | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| $35 million, 35 million | [pages 73,74,75,76,77,78,79]\nin the\nlast three years.\n(cid:120) The revised project cost is $35 million.\n(cid:120) This also includes extensive environmental planning and control\ncosts, along with a conservative contingency component. | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| 13 per cent | [Page 45]\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania shared the maps with NRE Tas in 2016, and\nprovided the maps to the Huon Valley Council Emergency\nManagement Committee.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania is managing the risk appropriately, with\nmeasures that include:\no 24/7 monitoring and routine inspections of the dams;\no Ongoing engineering studies;\no Comprehensive emergency management plans and\ntraining scenarios; and\no Infrastructure upgrades\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| 1 million | It is\nextremely low at one in 10,000 or 0.0001 chance in any year.\n(cid:120) Upgrades will reduce the risk even further to one in 1 million\nor 0.000001 in any year. | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| 13 per cent | [Page 45]\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania shared the maps with NRE Tas in 2016, and\nprovided the maps to the Huon Valley Council Emergency\nManagement Committee.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania is managing the risk appropriately, with\nmeasures that include:\no 24/7 monitoring and routine inspections of the dams;\no Ongoing engineering studies;\no Comprehensive emergency management plans and\ntraining scenarios; and\no Infrastructure upgrades\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| 1 million | It is\nextremely low at one in 10,000 or 0.0001 chance in any year.\n(cid:120) Upgrades will reduce the risk even further to one in 1 million\nor 0.000001 in any year. | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n| $21 million, $35 million, 21 million, 35 million | [Page 73]\nProject cost:\n(cid:120) The initial business case approved in 2021 included a project\nbudget of $21 million.\n(cid:120) The market response from the recent procurement process\nclearly demonstrated the increase in construction prices in the\nlast three years.\n(cid:120) The revised project cost is $35 million.\n(cid:120) This also includes extensive environmental planning and control\ncosts, along with a conservative contingency component. | `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- It’s reviewed every six months by a world-\nrenowned independent expert.\n(cid:120) These three dams’ current high risk profiles only relate to extreme events like\nunprecedented flooding (in the case of Murchison) or a powerful earthquake (in the\ncase of Scott’s Peak and Edgar), not their day-to-day safety or performance.\n(cid:120) In recent years, the design criteria for dams of this kind have been modernised and\nupdated in relation to major flood and earthquake resistance.\n(cid:120) Technology has progressed since they were built in the 1970s, and modern dams are\nbuilt to more modern technological standards.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania will upgrade the three dams to meet modern design criteria in\ncoming years, as already successfully completed at Rowallan Dam.\n(cid:120) This work has been prioritised in the 10-Year Asset Management Plan.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7,8,10,11,12]\nrrent high risk profiles only relate to extreme events like\nunprecedented flooding (in the case of Murchison) or a powerful earthquake (in the\ncase of Scott’s Peak and Edgar), not their day-to-day safety or performance.\n(cid:120) In recent years, the design criteria for dams of this kind have been modernised and\nupdated in relation to major flood and earthquake resistance.\n(cid:120) Technology has progressed since they were built in the 1970s, and modern dams are\nbuilt to more modern technological standards.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania will upgrade the three dams to meet modern design criteria in\ncoming years, as already successfully completed at Rowallan Dam.\n(cid:120) This work has been prioritised in the 10-Year Asset Management Plan.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nWill the project impact the community or environment?\n(cid:120) Potential impacts have been considered throughout project\ndesign and we anticipate them to be minor and localised.\no Works, including material stockpiles and the truck\nbiosecurity wash down, will be completed within footprint\nof existing disturbance.\no Proven controls will be implemented to manage potential\nimpacts, including limiting truck movements to daylight\nhours and removing all waste materials.\no Hydro Tasmania will take feedback from the community\non how to further manage specific impacts.\no The dam safety risk will not increase during the work.\no Once finished, the works are not expected to significantly\nalter the appearance of the dam.\n(cid:120) We will work with project stakeholders and the broader\ncommunity to better understand project impacts and how we\ncan minimise them.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 32]\nWill the project impact the community or environment?\n(cid:120) Potential impacts have been considered throughout project\ndesign and we anticipate them to be minor and localised.\no Works, including material stockpiles and the truck\nbiosecurity wash down, will be completed within footprint\nof existing disturbance.\no Proven controls will be implemented to manage potential\nimpacts, including limiting truck movements to daylight\nhours and removing all waste materials.\no Hydro Tasmania will take feedback from the community\non how to further manage specific impacts.\no The dam safety risk will not increase during the work.\no Once finished, the works are not expected to significantly\nalter the appearance of the dam.\n(cid:120) We will work with project stakeholders and the broader\ncommunity to better understand project impacts and how we\ncan minimise them.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\nWill the project impact the community or environment?\n(cid:120) Potential impacts have been considered throughout project\ndesign and we anticipate them to be minor and localised.\no Works, including material stockpiles and the truck\nbiosecurity wash down, will be completed within footprint\nof existing disturbance.\no Proven controls will be implemented to manage potential\nimpacts, including limiting truck movements to daylight\nhours and removing all waste materials.\no Hydro Tasmania will take feedback from the community\non how to further manage specific impacts.\no The dam safety risk will not increase during the work.\no Once finished, the works are not expected to significantly\nalter the appearance of the dam.\n(cid:120) We will work with project stakeholders and the broader\ncommunity to better understand project impacts and how we\ncan minimise them.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 108]\nRestore Lake Pedder Group breach claims:\n(cid:120) Strict environmental controls were built into the project from\nthe outset, in recognition of the site’s rich and important natural\nvalues\n(cid:120) Environmental officers from the Contractor and Hydro\nTasmania are providing on-site support and monitoring to\nensure works are delivered consistent with the Particular\nManners that apply to the works.\n(cid:120) Several minor technical breaches of Particular Manners regarding\nvehicle movements outside of daylight hours have occurred.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has worked with the Head Contractor to\nensure processes to manage this requirement are improved to\nbe as robust as possible.\n(cid:120) I am advised no impacts to Matters of National Environmental\nSignificance occurred as a result of these incidents.\n(cid:120) I am advised that all other alleged breaches are inaccurate.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 109]\n(cid:120) Two comprehensive vehicle (and truck) wash down and\ndisinfection facilities are in operation: one at the dam site and\none 800m along Scotts Peak Road from Gordon River Road.\n(cid:120) Interim wash down procedures were implemented, involving\nwash down trailers and backpack sprayers using the approved\ndisinfectant, until the large, automated facilities commenced\noperation.\n(cid:120) Minor road sealing has also been completed to further support\nthe efficacy of the northern facility.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 116]\nRestore Lake Pedder Group breach claims:\n(cid:120) Strict environmental controls were built into the project from\nthe outset, in recognition of the site’s rich and important natural\nvalues\n(cid:120) Environmental officers from the Contractor and Hydro\nTasmania are providing on-site support and monitoring to\nensure works are delivered consistent with the Particular\nManners that apply to the works.\n(cid:120) Several minor technical breaches of Particular Manners regarding\nvehicle movements outside of daylight hours have occurred.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has worked with the Head Contractor to\nensure processes to manage this requirement are improved to\nbe as robust as possible.\n(cid:120) I am advised no impacts to Matters of National Environmental\nSignificance occurred as a result of these incidents.\n(cid:120) I am advised that all other alleged breaches are inaccurate.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 117]\n(cid:120) Two comprehensive vehicle (and truck) wash down and\ndisinfection facilities are in operation: one at the dam site and\none 800m along Scotts Peak Road from Gordon River Road.\n(cid:120) Interim wash down procedures were implemented, involving\nwash down trailers and backpack sprayers using the approved\ndisinfectant, until the large, automated facilities commenced\noperation.\n(cid:120) Minor road sealing has also been completed to further support\nthe efficacy of the northern facility.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- How much is this project costing and when will it be\ncompleted?\n(cid:120) The approved project budget is $21 million.\n(cid:120) The project will take around 18 to 24 months to complete.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 56]\nWhat’s the problem with Edgar and Scotts Peak Dams?\n(cid:120) Edgar and Scotts Peak Dams are adjacent to the Lake Edgar\nFault Line, which was thought to be inactive at the time of\nconstruction.\n(cid:120) After extensive investigation, experts determined that the fault\ncould not be considered to be inactive and that it could move\nin the future.\n(cid:120) Works to strengthen Edgar Dam will begin this year and\nplanning for the Scotts Peak upgrades is well underway.\n(cid:120) Once completed, the risk of dam failure will be reduced even\nfurther.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 65]\nWhat’s the problem with Edgar and Scotts Peak Dams?\n(cid:120) Edgar and Scotts Peak Dams are adjacent to the Lake Edgar\nFault Line, which was thought to be inactive at the time of\nconstruction.\n(cid:120) After extensive investigation, experts determined that the fault\ncould not be considered to be inactive and that it could move\nin the future.\n(cid:120) Works to strengthen Edgar Dam will begin this year and\nplanning for the Scotts Peak upgrades is well underway.\n(cid:120) Once completed, the risk of dam failure will be reduced even\nfurther.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Back\nDocuments\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan\nDownload\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment and Action Plan March 2026.pdf\n57.07 MB, PDF\nBack\nRelated\nAssociated materials\nDocuments\npdf\nResponse letter to Tabatha Badger\nDocuments\npdf\nTarraleah Redevelopment - Project Overview March 2026\nDocuments\npdf\nWholesale regulated pricing 20260317\nDocuments\nxlsx\nRegulated Wholesale Pricing Model 24-2-26\nDocuments\nxlsx\nRisk Management Committee Terms of Reference 2026\nDocuments\npdf\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html (https://www.hydro.com.au/resources/documents/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-commitment-and-action-plan)`\n- It’s reviewed every six months by a world-\nrenowned independent expert.\n(cid:120) These three dams’ current high risk profiles only relate to extreme events like\nunprecedented flooding (in the case of Murchison) or a powerful earthquake (in the\ncase of Scott’s Peak and Edgar), not their day-to-day safety or performance.\n(cid:120) In recent years, the design criteria for dams of this kind have been modernised and\nupdated in relation to major flood and earthquake resistance.\n(cid:120) Technology has progressed since they were built in the 1970s, and modern dams are\nbuilt to more modern technological standards.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania will upgrade the three dams to meet modern design criteria in\ncoming years, as already successfully completed at Rowallan Dam.\n(cid:120) This work has been prioritised in the 10-Year Asset Management Plan.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7,8,10,11,12]\nrrent high risk profiles only relate to extreme events like\nunprecedented flooding (in the case of Murchison) or a powerful earthquake (in the\ncase of Scott’s Peak and Edgar), not their day-to-day safety or performance.\n(cid:120) In recent years, the design criteria for dams of this kind have been modernised and\nupdated in relation to major flood and earthquake resistance.\n(cid:120) Technology has progressed since they were built in the 1970s, and modern dams are\nbuilt to more modern technological standards.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania will upgrade the three dams to meet modern design criteria in\ncoming years, as already successfully completed at Rowallan Dam.\n(cid:120) This work has been prioritised in the 10-Year Asset Management Plan.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- How is this risk currently managed?\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania takes safety seriously and regularly reviews and\nmanage risks associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and most Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in October 2020.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- How is this risk currently managed?\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania takes safety seriously and regularly reviews and\nmanages risks associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and all Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in October 2020.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 24]\nWhat about the safety of the Huon Valley community?\n(cid:120) The likelihood of a major earthquake occurring in this area and\nimpacting the Edgar dam is calculated to be extremely remote, a\n1 in 10,000 chance of it happening in any given year.\n(cid:120) There is a comprehensive Huon River flood evacuation plan in\nplace to address this risk, in the extremely unlikely event of it\noccurring.\n(cid:120) The most effective and quickest way to reduce this risk to a level\nconsidered tolerable under dam safety guidelines, is for Hydro\nTasmania to complete dam strengthening.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 30]\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and all Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in October 2020.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 39]\n(cid:120) The likelihood of a major earthquake occurring in this area and\nimpacting the Edgar dam is calculated to be extremely remote, a\n1 in 10,000 chance of it happening in any given year.\n(cid:120) There is a comprehensive Huon River flood evacuation plan in\nplace to address this risk, in the extremely unlikely event of it\noccurring.\n(cid:120) The most effective and quickest way to reduce this risk to a level\nconsidered tolerable under dam safety guidelines, is for Hydro\nTasmania to complete dam strengthening.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 45]\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania shared the maps with NRE Tas in 2016, and\nprovided the maps to the Huon Valley Council Emergency\nManagement Committee.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania is managing the risk appropriately, with\nmeasures that include:\no 24/7 monitoring and routine inspections of the dams;\no Ongoing engineering studies;\no Comprehensive emergency management plans and\ntraining scenarios; and\no Infrastructure upgrades\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has engaged extensively with the community\nabout the planned upgrades to Edgar Dam, and this work will\nget underway this year.\n(cid:120) This is important hydro power infrastructure, and is part of the\nGordon scheme that produces 13 per cent of Tasmania’s\nenergy.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- It is\nextremely low at one in 10,000 or 0.0001 chance in any year.\n(cid:120) Upgrades will reduce the risk even further to one in 1 million\nor 0.000001 in any year.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- What’s the likelihood of Scotts Peak Dam failing in any year?\n(cid:120) 1 in 9,000 per annum (approx.)\nWhat magnitude earthquake needs to occur to trigger the\nrisk of dam failure?\n(cid:120) A major earthquake over 6.8 magnitude.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- Right to Information Requests – Flood Maps\n(cid:120) I want to be very clear – these maps are used for emergency\nmanagement purposes and should not be used to create\nunnecessary community concern.\n(cid:120) The maps show the worst possible scenario if a major\nearthquake caused Edgar or Scotts Peak Dams, or both, to fail\nsuddenly.\n(cid:120) The likelihood of these scenarios occurring is extremely\nunlikely.\n(cid:120) The Department of Natural Resources and Energy (NRE)\nTasmania is the regulator for safe management of dams in\nTasmania.\n(cid:120) NRE Tasmania collates all such maps in the state and shares\nwith emergency services and police.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania shared the maps with NRE Tas in 2016, and\nprovided the maps to the Huon Valley Council Emergency\nManagement Committee.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania is managing the risk appropriately, with\nmeasures that include:\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 92]\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania is managing the risk appropriately, with\nmeasures that include:\no 24/7 monitoring and routine inspections of the dams;\no Ongoing engineering studies;\no Comprehensive emergency management plans and\ntraining scenarios; and\no Infrastructure upgrades\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has engaged extensively with the community\nabout the planned work to Edgar Dam, which will get underway\nthis year.\n(cid:120) This is important hydro power infrastructure, and is part of the\nGordon scheme that produces 13 per cent of Tasmania’s\nenergy.\n(cid:120) If anyone would like more information on the strengthening\nproject or to ask questions direct to Hydro Tasmania, I\nencourage you to visit the Connect Hydro website, at\nwww.connect.hydro.com.au.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 103]\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania shared the maps with NRE Tas in 2016, and\nprovided the maps to the Huon Valley Council Emergency\nManagement Committee.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania is managing the risk appropriately, with\nmeasures that include:\no 24/7 monitoring and routine inspections of the dams;\no Ongoing engineering studies;\no Comprehensive emergency management plans and\ntraining scenarios; and\no Infrastructure upgrades\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has engaged extensively with the community\nabout the planned work to Edgar Dam, which will get underway\nthis year.\n(cid:120) This is important hydro power infrastructure, and is part of the\nGordon scheme that produces 13 per cent of Tasmania’s\nenergy.\n(cid:120) If anyone would like more information on the strengthening\nproject or to ask questions direct to Hydro Tasmania, I\nencourage you to visit the Connect Hydro website, at\nwww.connect.hydro.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 86]\n(cid:120) I am advised the upgrade works at Edgar Dam are progressing\nwell.\n(cid:120) The current focus is establishing the site facilities, staff\naccommodation and biosecurity wash down stations which will\nservice all project vehicles coming and going from the site.\n(cid:120) In line with Hydro Tasmania’s commitment to minimise\nenvironmental impacts, interim washdown measures have been\nadopted while the wash down stations are constructed, along\nwith a range of other environmental controls.\n(cid:120) These interim measures are compliant with the project’s\nenvironmental requirements.\n(cid:120) I am advised that for safety and operational reasons, two\napproved areas of vegetation have been cleared within the\nconstruction footprint.\n(cid:120) This regrowth vegetation was carefully surveyed as part of\nproject preparations and was approved for clearing before works\ncommenced.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 108]\nRestore Lake Pedder Group breach claims:\n(cid:120) Strict environmental controls were built into the project from\nthe outset, in recognition of the site’s rich and important natural\nvalues\n(cid:120) Environmental officers from the Contractor and Hydro\nTasmania are providing on-site support and monitoring to\nensure works are delivered consistent with the Particular\nManners that apply to the works.\n(cid:120) Several minor technical breaches of Particular Manners regarding\nvehicle movements outside of daylight hours have occurred.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has worked with the Head Contractor to\nensure processes to manage this requirement are improved to\nbe as robust as possible.\n(cid:120) I am advised no impacts to Matters of National Environmental\nSignificance occurred as a result of these incidents.\n(cid:120) I am advised that all other alleged breaches are inaccurate.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 116]\nRestore Lake Pedder Group breach claims:\n(cid:120) Strict environmental controls were built into the project from\nthe outset, in recognition of the site’s rich and important natural\nvalues\n(cid:120) Environmental officers from the Contractor and Hydro\nTasmania are providing on-site support and monitoring to\nensure works are delivered consistent with the Particular\nManners that apply to the works.\n(cid:120) Several minor technical breaches of Particular Manners regarding\nvehicle movements outside of daylight hours have occurred.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has worked with the Head Contractor to\nensure processes to manage this requirement are improved to\nbe as robust as possible.\n(cid:120) I am advised no impacts to Matters of National Environmental\nSignificance occurred as a result of these incidents.\n(cid:120) I am advised that all other alleged breaches are inaccurate.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20]\ne 6]\nOur enduring Commitment is to\nstrengthen connections with\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander\npeople grounded in respect, trust,\nand shared understanding.\n Source: `strategies/Aboriginal-20and-20Torres-20Strait-20Islander-20Commitment-20and-20Action-20Plan.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nGuy Barnett MP Ref No:\nMinister for Primary Industries and Water\nMinister for Resources\nMinister for Trade\nMinister for Energy and Emissions Reductions\nMinister for Veterans’ Affairs\nQUESTION TIME BRIEF\nSUBJECT: Edgar Dam – Strengthening Project\n(Date: August 2022)\nTALKING POINTS:\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania delivers a rolling program of strategic\nmaintenance work to ensure its assets operate safely and\nefficiently.\n(cid:120) At Edgar Dam, in the south-west region, Hydro Tasmania are\nplanning to add new downstream gravel filters and rock fill\nwhich will support the existing dam wall to improve the seismic\nresistance of the dam, in line with national guidelines.\n(cid:120) The sustainable project design will increase community safety\nwhile protecting the unique natural values of the surrounding\nTasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [pages 12,13,14,15,16,17]\nsure its assets operate safely and\nefficiently.\n(cid:120) At Edgar Dam, in the south-west region, Hydro Tasmania are\nplanning to add new downstream gravel filters and rock fill\nwhich will support the existing dam wall to improve the seismic\nresistance of the dam, in line with national guidelines.\n(cid:120) The sustainable project design will increase community safety\nwhile protecting the unique natural values of the surrounding\nTasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.\n(cid:120) Potential social and environmental impacts have been carefully\nconsidered throughout the design phase, and wherever\npossible they have been removed or minimised.\n(cid:120) Consultation with project stakeholders and the wider\ncommunity started in July 2022, and it is expected that the\nLast Updated 24 February 2026 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 16]\nGuy Barnett MP Ref No:\nMinister for Primary Industries and Water\nMinister for Resources\nMinister for Trade\nMinister for Energy and Emissions Reductions\nMinister for Veterans’ Affairs\nQUESTION TIME BRIEF\nSUBJECT: Edgar Dam – Strengthening Project\n(Date: September 2022)\nTALKING POINTS:\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania delivers a rolling program of strategic\nmaintenance work to ensure it meets its safety and operational\nresponsibilities.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania is preparing to strengthen Edgar Dam to\nensure it continues to meet its safety obligations.\n(cid:120) To complete this work, new downstream gravel filters and\nrock fill will support the existing dam wall to improve the\nseismic resistance of the dam, in line with national guidelines.\n(cid:120) The sustainable project design will increase community safety\nwhile protecting the unique natural values of the surrounding\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nGuy Barnett MP Ref No:\nMinister for Energy and Renewables\nMinister for State Development, Construction and Housing\nMinister for Veterans’ Affairs\nQUESTION TIME BRIEF\nSUBJECT: Edgar Dam – Strengthening Project\n(Date: 20 February 2023)\nTALKING POINTS:\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania delivers a rolling program of strategic\nmaintenance work to ensure it meets its safety and operational\nresponsibilities.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania is preparing to strengthen Edgar Dam to\nensure it continues to meet its safety obligations.\n(cid:120) To complete this work, new downstream gravel filters and\nrock fill will support the existing dam wall to improve the\nseismic resistance of the dam, in line with national guidelines.\n(cid:120) The sustainable project design will increase community safety\nwhile protecting the unique natural values of the surrounding\nTasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `strategies/EnergyInStorage-Current.pdf` - strategies - https://www.hydro.com.au/docs/energyinstorage/download/EnergyInStorage-Current.pdf\n- `strategies/Aboriginal-20and-20Torres-20Strait-20Islander-20Commitment-20and-20Action-20Plan.pdf` - strategies - https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Aboriginal%20and%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Commitment%20and%20Action%20Plan%20March%202026.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.hydro.com.au/about-us\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - https://www.hydro.com.au/contact\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.hydro.com.au/\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.hydro.com.au/stories-and-news\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://www.hydro.com.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-commitment-action-plan\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.hydro.com.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-commitment-action-plan\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.hydro.com.au/resources/documents/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-commitment-and-action-plan\n- `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Hydro-20Tasmania-20response-20letter-20--20Tabatha-20Badger-20MP-20--20Scotts-20.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Hydro%20Tasmania%20response%20letter%20-%20Tabatha%20Badger%20MP%20-%20Scotts%20Peak%20-%20Ministerial%20Briefings%20and%20Estimate%20materials.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/RMC-20ToR-202026-20-5BFINAL-5D-20--20Feb-202026-20Board-20approved.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-02/RMC%20ToR%202026%20%5BFINAL%5D%20-%20Feb%202026%20Board%20approved.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Tarraleah-20Redevelopment-20--20Project-20overview-20March-202026.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Tarraleah%20Redevelopment%20-%20Project%20overview%20March%202026.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Hydro Tasmania - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:45:28.752562+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-TAS-035\n**Jurisdiction**: Tasmania\n**Portfolio**: Energy\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 13\n- Unique legislation references found: 6\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 5 |\n| Regulation | 1 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Emergency Management Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 12\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Emergency+Management+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and most Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in Octobe\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n- s associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and all Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in Octobe\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n- Updated 24 February 2026 3\n\n[page 30]\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and all Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in Octobe\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n- s associated with its asset portfolio.\n(cid:120) Dam Safety Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and all Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar Dam.\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\n(cid:120) The most recent emergency preparedness scenario planning\nworkshop was hosted in Octobe\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n- Emergency Plans play an important role in risk\nmanagement and all Hydro Tasmania dam assets have one,\nincluding Edgar and Scotts Peak Dams.\nLast Updated 24 February 2026 4\n\n[page 47]\n(cid:120) These plans are managed in accordance with the requirements\nof the Emergency Management Act 2006.\n(cid:120) For Edgar Dam, the Huon Valley Emergency Management\nCommittee is responsible for coordinating, planning and\nimplementing emergency response activities.\nWhat is the likelihood of the dams failing prior to their\nupgrade?\n(cid:120) Such a scenario is\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Biodiversity+Conservation+%28EPBC%29+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 0) In terms of the State Government approvals, the Dam Works\nPermit was approved in May 2023.\n(cid:120) In respect to Federal Government approvals, the project has\nalso been assessed and approved under the Environment\nProtection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999.\n(cid:120) Both these assessment processes include public consultation.\nLast Updated 24 February 2026 8\n\n[page 51]\n(cid:120) There are several environmental controls that Hydro Tasmania\nwill put in place, including:\no Restricting truck movements within the TW\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n- In terms of the State Government approvals, the Dam Works\nPermit was approved in May 2023.\n(cid:120) In respect to the Federal Government proposal, the project has\nalso been assessed and approved under the Environment\nProtection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999.\n(cid:120) Both these assessment processes include public consultation.\n(cid:120) There are several environmental controls that Hydro Tasmania\nwill put in place, including:\nLast Updated 24 February 2026 8\n\n[page 61]\no Restricting truck movements within the TW\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Protection+and+Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- impact (Federal) assessments.\n(cid:120) The Dam Works Permit was submitted in February 2023, with\nthe public inspection period closing on 20 March.\nLast Updated 24 February 2026 7\n\n[page 34]\n(cid:120) And the project will be referred for assessment under the\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 in\ncoming months.\n(cid:120) We are working closely with regulators to progress these\nassessments processes, and both include an opportunity for\nbroader stakeholder input that will be shared by Hydro\nTasmania.\nLast Updated 24 February 2026 8\n\n[page 35]\nGuy Bar\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n- impact (Federal) assessments.\n(cid:120) The Dam Works Permit was submitted in February 2023, with\nthe public inspection period closing on 20 March.\nLast Updated 24 February 2026 7\n\n[page 42]\n(cid:120) And the project will be referred for assessment under the\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 in\ncoming months.\n(cid:120) We are working closely with regulators to progress these\nassessments processes, and both include an opportunity for\nbroader stakeholder input that will be shared by Hydro\nTasmania.\nLast Updated 24 February 2026 8\n\n[page 43]\nNick Du\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Right to Information Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Right+to+Information+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Hydro-20Tasmania-20response-20letter-20--20Tabatha-20Badger-20MP-20--20Scotts-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e Tabatha Badger MP\nMember for Lyons\nParliament House\nHOBART TAS 7000\nAttention: Sunisa Nathan\nBy email only: Sunisa.Nathan@parliament.tas.gov.au\nDear Ms Badger,\nApplication for Assessed Disclosure\nI refer to your application for Assessed Disclosure under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Tas) (RTI Act) accepted\n2 February 2026.\nI am authorised to make decisions on behalf of Hydro Tasmania in respect of applications for information under\nthe RTI Act, being a delegated officer of the principal officer, appointed by an instrument of delegation\n Source: `other-pdfs/Hydro-20Tasmania-20response-20letter-20--20Tabatha-20Badger-20MP-20--20Scotts-20.pages.jsonl`\n- other circumstances, which are set out in sections 45 and 46 of the RTI Act.\nPlease contact me if you have any questions about the information provided. This request is now considered\nclosed.\nYours sincerely,\nMadeleine Farrar\nDelegated Officer pursuant to the\nRight to Information Act 2009 (Tas)\ne madeleine.farrar@hydro.com.au\nPowering Tasmania for generations\nOfficial\n Source: `other-pdfs/Hydro-20Tasmania-20response-20letter-20--20Tabatha-20Badger-20MP-20--20Scotts-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Water Management (Safety of Dams) Regulations 2015\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Water+Management+%28Safety+of+Dams%29+Regulations+2015\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- round:\nRegulatory bodies:\n(cid:120) The Tasmanian regulator (NRE Tas) requires operators of most\nlarge dams to produce flood maps as part of emergency\nresponse planning.\n(cid:120) The Water Management Act 1999 and its associated\nregulations, Water Management (Safety of Dams) Regulations\n2015 requires the use of the Australian National Committee on\nLarge Dams (ANCOLD) guidelines incorporating dam safety.\nCleared by: Jesse Clark\nEXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER Assets and Infrastructure\nContact Officer: phone:\nLast Updated 5 February 2025 12\n\n[page 94]\nNi\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n- round:\nRegulatory bodies:\n(cid:120) The Tasmanian regulator (NRE Tas) requires operators of most\nlarge dams to produce flood maps as part of emergency\nresponse planning.\n(cid:120) The Water Management Act 1999 and its associated\nregulations, Water Management (Safety of Dams) Regulations\n2015 requires the use of the Australian National Committee on\nLarge Dams (ANCOLD) guidelines incorporating dam safety.\nLast Updated 5 February 2025 11\n\n[page 105]\nCleared by: Jesse Clark\nEXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER Assets and Infrastructure\nContact Officer: phone:\nL\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Water Management Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/search?query=Water+Management+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ) About 2,000 properties could be, based on worst-case-scenario\nmodelling.\nBackground:\nRegulatory bodies:\n(cid:120) The Tasmanian regulator (NRE Tas) requires operators of most\nlarge dams to produce flood maps as part of emergency\nresponse planning.\n(cid:120) The Water Management Act 1999 and its associated\nregulations, Water Management (Safety of Dams) Regulations\n2015 requires the use of the Australian National Committee on\nLarge Dams (ANCOLD) guidelines incorporating dam safety.\nCleared by: Jesse Clark\nEXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER Assets and I\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n- ) About 2,000 properties could be, based on worst-case-scenario\nmodelling.\nBackground:\nRegulatory bodies:\n(cid:120) The Tasmanian regulator (NRE Tas) requires operators of most\nlarge dams to produce flood maps as part of emergency\nresponse planning.\n(cid:120) The Water Management Act 1999 and its associated\nregulations, Water Management (Safety of Dams) Regulations\n2015 requires the use of the Australian National Committee on\nLarge Dams (ANCOLD) guidelines incorporating dam safety.\nLast Updated 5 February 2025 11\n\n[page 105]\nCleared by: Jesse\n Source: `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl`\n\n## Files Scanned\n\n- `pages/about.html` (page)\n- `pages/contact.html` (page)\n- `pages/homepage.html` (page)\n- `pages/news-latest.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` (page)\n- `other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/Hydro-20Tasmania-20response-20letter-20--20Tabatha-20Badger-20MP-20--20Scotts-20.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/RMC-20ToR-202026-20-5BFINAL-5D-20--20Feb-202026-20Board-20approved.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/Tarraleah-20Redevelopment-20--20Project-20overview-20March-202026.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `strategies/Aboriginal-20and-20Torres-20Strait-20Islander-20Commitment-20and-20Action-20Plan.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `strategies/EnergyInStorage-Current.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": null, "vision_source_page": null, "purposes": "Hydro Tasmania group seeks to be a leading custodian of assets, water, environment and heritage in a changing climate. A vital step in achieving this is our Commitment to foster connection, conversation, and mutual learning and understanding with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.", "purposes_source_page": 4, "how_we_deliver": "Alongside our Commitment is the Action Plan which translates our Commitment into meaningful on-ground projects, collaborations and initiatives.", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 7, "government_priorities": [], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Protection and care for Country", "description": "Guided by our enduring commitment we will seek partnerships to support Tasmanian Aboriginal people to be on Country and collaboratively protect Aboriginal heritage and cultural values.", "key_activities": [ "Seek partnerships with Tasmanian Aboriginal people to be on Country and visit cultural sites on Hydro Tasmania land.", "Establish a process for future land returns and associated requests.", "Partner with an Aboriginal-led consultant to shape the way we understand and assess the 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"other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-035", "entity_name": "Hydro Tasmania", "folder_name": "Hydro-Tasmania", "category": "Procurement & Delivery", "scale": "large", "title": "Portfolio delivery office for major investments", "idea": "Stand up a portfolio delivery office that tracks benefits, risks, dependencies, procurement, and delivery confidence.", "quote": "How much is this project costing?\n(cid:120) The approved project budget is $21M and the estimated\nproject cost is within budget.\n(cid:120) The project will take around 18 – 24 months to complete.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Delivery teams / suppliers", "source": "other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-035", "entity_name": "Hydro Tasmania", "folder_name": "Hydro-Tasmania", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "small", "title": "Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries", "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.", "quote": "ADDITIONAL TALKING POINTS: (BY ISSUE/TOPIC)\nWhy does Edgar Dam need strengthening?\n(cid:120) Edgar Dam is situated next to the Lake Edgar fault line.\no the existence of the fault was known at the time of\nconstruction – and thought to be inactive.\no over the intervening decades, understanding of seismic\nrisk has evolved and this has influenced the dam’s risk\nrating.\no while the likelihood of the fault moving is extremely low,\nHydro Tasmania takes a conservative approach to risk\nmanagement.\n(cid:120) The upcoming works will ensure that Edgar Dam meets\ncontemporary national safety standards\no this type of risk is currently managed through detailed\nemergency preparedness plans.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-035", "entity_name": "Hydro Tasmania", "folder_name": "Hydro-Tasmania", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "large", "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system", "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.", "quote": "ADDITIONAL TALKING POINTS: (BY ISSUE/TOPIC)\nWhy does Edgar Dam need strengthening?\n(cid:120) Edgar Dam is situated next to the Lake Edgar fault line.\no the existence of the fault was known at the time of\nconstruction – and thought to be inactive.\no over the intervening decades, understanding of seismic\nrisk has evolved and this has influenced the dam’s risk\nrating.\no while the likelihood of the fault moving is extremely low,\nHydro Tasmania takes a conservative approach to risk\nmanagement.\n(cid:120) The upcoming works will ensure that Edgar Dam meets\ncontemporary national safety standards\no this type of risk is currently managed through detailed\nemergency preparedness plans.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear 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gravel filters and rock\nfill to support the existing dam wall to improve the seismic\nresistance of the dam, in line with national guidelines.\n(cid:120) Community engagement started in July 2022 and will be\nongoing through the life of the project.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has contracted Tasmanian civil construction", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Sensitive information leakage", "Inconsistent quality of generated drafts" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-035", "entity_name": "Hydro Tasmania", "folder_name": "Hydro-Tasmania", "category": "Staff Productivity", "scale": "large", "title": "Department-wide knowledge and briefing platform", "idea": "Build a secure knowledge platform that lets staff search, summarise, and cite approved departmental material.", "quote": "[Page 82]\nNick Duigan MLC Ref No:\nMinister for Energy and Renewables\nMinister for Sports and Events\nMinister for Parks\nQUESTION TIME BRIEF\nSUBJECT: Edgar Dam Upgrades\n(Date: 5 February 2025)\nTALKING POINTS:\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania delivers a rolling program of strategic\nmaintenance work to ensure it meets its safety and operational\nresponsibilities.\n(cid:120) The Edgar Dam Upgrade will deliver important safety\nimprovements.\n(cid:120) Work commenced in late January 2025 and is anticipated to be\ncompleted in 2026.\n(cid:120) This work will include new downstream gravel filters and rock\nfill to support the existing dam wall to improve the seismic\nresistance of the dam, in line with national guidelines.\n(cid:120) Community engagement started in July 2022 and will be\nongoing through the life of the project.\n(cid:120) Hydro Tasmania has contracted Tasmanian civil construction", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Sensitive information leakage", "Inconsistent quality of generated drafts" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-035", "entity_name": "Hydro Tasmania", "folder_name": "Hydro-Tasmania", "category": "Citizen Participation", "scale": "small", "title": "Consultation feedback summaries with response tracking", "idea": "Summarise consultation submissions by theme and publish what changed in response.", "quote": "[Page 25]\nWill the project impact the community or environment?\n(cid:120) Potential impacts have been considered throughout project\ndesign and we anticipate them to be minor and localised.\no Works, including material stockpiles and the truck\nbiosecurity wash down, will be completed within footprint\nof existing disturbance.\no Proven controls will be implemented to manage potential\nimpacts, including limiting truck movements to daylight\nhours and removing all waste materials.\no Hydro Tasmania will take feedback from the community\non how to further manage specific impacts.\no The dam safety risk will not increase during the work.\no Once finished, the works are not expected to significantly\nalter the appearance of the dam.\n(cid:120) We will work with project stakeholders and the broader\ncommunity to better understand project impacts and how we\ncan minimise them.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / stakeholders / policy teams", "source": "other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-035", "entity_name": "Hydro Tasmania", "folder_name": "Hydro-Tasmania", "category": "Citizen Participation", "scale": "large", "title": "Always-on policy participation platform", "idea": "Create a standing participation platform where citizens and stakeholders can propose, vote, and track ideas.", "quote": "[Page 25]\nWill the project impact the community or environment?\n(cid:120) Potential impacts have been considered throughout project\ndesign and we anticipate them to be minor and localised.\no Works, including material stockpiles and the truck\nbiosecurity wash down, will be completed within footprint\nof existing disturbance.\no Proven controls will be implemented to manage potential\nimpacts, including limiting truck movements to daylight\nhours and removing all waste materials.\no Hydro Tasmania will take feedback from the community\non how to further manage specific impacts.\no The dam safety risk will not increase during the work.\no Once finished, the works are not expected to significantly\nalter the appearance of the dam.\n(cid:120) We will work with project stakeholders and the broader\ncommunity to better understand project impacts and how we\ncan minimise them.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / stakeholders / policy teams", "source": "other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-035", "entity_name": "Hydro Tasmania", "folder_name": "Hydro-Tasmania", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "small", "title": "KPI evidence register with named owners", "idea": "Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.", "quote": "[Page 86]\n(cid:120) I am advised the upgrade works at Edgar Dam are progressing\nwell.\n(cid:120) The current focus is establishing the site facilities, staff\naccommodation and biosecurity wash down stations which will\nservice all project vehicles coming and going from the site.\n(cid:120) In line with Hydro Tasmania’s commitment to minimise\nenvironmental impacts, interim washdown measures have been\nadopted while the wash down stations are constructed, along\nwith a range of other environmental controls.\n(cid:120) These interim measures are compliant with the project’s\nenvironmental requirements.\n(cid:120) I am advised that for safety and operational reasons, two\napproved areas of vegetation have been cleared within the\nconstruction footprint.\n(cid:120) This regrowth vegetation was carefully surveyed as part of\nproject preparations and was approved for clearing before works\ncommenced.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "other-pdfs/Annexure-201.pdf (https://www.hydro.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Annexure%201.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-035", "entity_name": "Hydro Tasmania", "folder_name": "Hydro-Tasmania", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "large", "title": "Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact", "idea": "Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.", "quote": "[Page 86]\n(cid:120) I am advised the upgrade works at Edgar Dam are progressing\nwell.\n(cid:120) The 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