The Wala Wala Pumped Hydro Storage Project is a proposed 300 MW / 3 GWh facility to be located 50 kilometres south-east of Tamworth, NSW. The scope of the project includes construction of two reservoirs, power waterway, transmission infrastructure, and supporting infrastructure.
The project has been proposed by EDF Power Solutions.
Key Dates
| Mar 2029 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Jun 2033 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | EDF Power Solutions |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Sep 2026 | A scoping report and request for SEARs were submitted to the NSW Major Project Portal. |
| Sep 2026 | The project was referred to the Federal Environmental Protection Agency for assessment under the EPBC Act. |
| Sep 2026 | The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure issued SEARs for the project. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2026)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
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