Capricornia Pumped Hydro

Name: Capricornia Pumped Hydro
Address: 36 Costin Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4006, AU
Telephone: +611800979686

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We appreciate community feedback and are committed to addressing concerns about our project.

While this page is not monitored 24/7, we encourage you to reach out to us directly via phone or email for an immediate response. Capricornia Pumped Hydro is a proposed energy storage project near a few kilometres downstream of the existing Eungella Dam and is 80km west of Mackay. Capricornia will deliver enough power to meet about 4% of Queensland's total energy demand. The project will generate 750MW, with a storage capacity of 12GWh, or around 16 hours – using the power of water to store and generate clean electricity when it is most needed. Our investment and local partnerships will deliver lasting community benefit and regional economic growth and opportunity.

08/09/2026

For 25 years, Resource Industry Network has played an important role in supporting the businesses, people and industries that make the Mackay, Isaac, Whitsunday and Bowen Basin region such an economic powerhouse for Queensland.

On Friday night, it was fantastic to celebrate that contribution at the 2026 RIN Awards Gala and recognise the businesses and people who contribute to the sector.

Capricornia Pumped Hydro is proud to support the 2026 RIN Awards Gala as the category sponsor for the Expansion into New Markets award. This award reflects the opportunities that the Capricornia project creates, with local businesses adapting their skills and services to meet the needs of large-scale energy projects. By stepping into new markets, these businesses help drive innovation and create the partnerships that make projects like Capricornia Pumped Hydro possible.

Congratulations to Cru Software on taking out the Expansion into New Markets Award, and to all of the finalists and winners recognised throughout the evening.

Special thanks for Councillor Alison Jones for joining as our guest.

24/08/2026

The Greater Whitsundays region was the place to be this weekend!🏏🥂

After a brief stop at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay for the Australia v Bangladesh test match, we headed west to Moranbah for the annual Isaac Mayor’s Charity Ball, which Capricornia Pumped Hydro was proud to sponsor and attend.

The Ball brings industry, business and community together to raise money for two organisations making a very real difference across the region: BMA CQ Rescue, providing vital medical services when they are needed most, and Country Universities Centre Isaac, helping people access higher education while continuing to live locally.

A special thank you to Kelly Vea Vea - Mayor Isaac Region, Melissa Westcott - Councillor - Isaac Division 3 and everyone involved in bringing such a wonderful community event together.

It was also great to hear from Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Resources and Critical Minerals Bryson Head MP about the Queensland Government’s support for regional Queensland.

From international cricket in Mackay to a packed community event in Moranbah, the weekend was a great reminder of the energy, opportunity and community spirit across the region.

Mayor Greg Williamson
Isaac Regional Council
Isaac Regional Charity Fund

15/06/2026

What a day at the Pioneer Valley Show!

It was great to spend the day chatting with local residents, answering questions about the project and hearing what’s important to the community.

We were proud to sponsor the show again this year and it was fantastic to see such a strong turnout, with the community coming together to celebrate everything that makes the Pioneer Valley such a special place.

A big thanks to the volunteers and organisers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the day such a success.

04/06/2026

Last week, we visited the Pioneer Valley Rail Trail to see the progress of drainage improvement works supported through our Community Benefit Grant Program.

The $21,300 grant has funded drainage works along the section of the trail between Gargett Gap and the Gargett Dump Road intersection, helping to improve the trail surface and make it more accessible for the community.

It was also great to hear from Rail Trail President Mike Browne about the long-term vision for the trail and the role it can play in connecting towns throughout the Pioneer Valley and beyond. That vision of stronger connections, active lifestyles and thriving local communities is what makes projects like this so worthwhile.

We’re proud to support a much-loved community asset that encourages people to get outdoors, explore the region and enjoy everything the Pioneer Valley has to offer.

01/06/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at our community information sessions in Collinsville, Nebo and Eungella last week.

It was great to connect with local residents ahead of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) public display period and answer questions about the project, the assessment process and how people can participate in the formal submission process run by the Office of the Coordinator-General.

A special thank you to Greater Whitsunday Communities for their support in helping organise the sessions, and to Councillor Alison Jones for attending the Eungella session and joining the conversation with local residents.

We know EIS documents are long, technical and not something most people come across every day. That's why these sessions were focused on helping people understand what to expect, where to find information and how to make their voices heard when the draft EIS goes on public display later this year.

While the timing for the draft EIS public display period is not yet determined, it’s an important step in the assessment process. We’ll make sure the community is kept informed as details are confirmed, and we’ll be back out in the region again before it is released to provide further updates and answer questions.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend, ask questions and share their perspectives. Community feedback plays an important role in the assessment process, and we're committed to making information about the project as accessible and easy to understand as possible.

Big thanks to our hosts:
Collinsville Golf CLUB
Nebo Community Hall
Eungella Community Development Association

25/05/2026

📢 Community Information Sessions Start Tomorrow 📢

Our team is ready to hit the road and kick off our community information sessions. We look forward to seeing you there!

📍 Session Details:
Collinsville - Tuesday 26 May, 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Collinsville Golf Club, Moongunya Drive

Nebo - Wednesday 27 May, 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Nebo Memorial Hall, 10 Reynolds Street

Eungella - Thursday 28 May, 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Eungella Hub, 13 North Street

✉️ RSVP:
Please email [email protected] to let us know you’re coming so we can plan seating and catering.

ℹ️ More information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1800 979 686

18/05/2026

📢 REMINDER 📢 Community Information Sessions – May 26 - 28

Our community information sessions are just around the corner!

This is your chance to hear the latest project updates and learn more about how to participate in the EIS public display process.

The sessions will be presentation style, with time for questions at the end of each section.

📍 Session Details:
Collinsville - Tuesday 26 May, 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Collinsville Golf Club, Moongunya Drive

Nebo - Wednesday 27 May, 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Nebo Memorial Hall, 10 Reynolds Street

Eungella - Thursday 28 May, 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Eungella Hub, 13 North Street

✉️ RSVP:
Please email [email protected] to let us know you’re coming so we can plan seating and catering.

ℹ️ More information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1800 979 686

We look forward to seeing you there!

16/05/2026

What a weekend at the Nebo Street Party and Rodeo!

We were proud to sponsor and attend this fantastic community event. Nebo had a huge crowd turn out to enjoy the festivities, incredible live music and the cowboys/cowgirls putting on a show in the arena.

A special shout out to local Isaac Councillors Cr Viv Coleman Div 8 Isaac Regional Council, Rachel Anderson - Isaac Councillor - Division 7 and Melissa Westcott - Councillor - Isaac Division 3 for volunteering their time in the ticket booth. It was great to see so many people pitching in to help make the weekend such a success for the community.

We’re looking forward to being back in Nebo on 27 May for our community information session. Check out our website for more details.

Nebo Hotel
Nebo Hotel Street Party
Isaac Regional Council

11/05/2026

📢 Community Information Sessions 📢

Capricornia Pumped Hydro invites you to join us for our upcoming community information sessions.

We’re approaching the public display of our draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This is an important opportunity for community members, councils, government agencies and other stakeholders to review the project and provide feedback directly to the Office of the Coordinator-General (OCG).

These sessions are designed to help you prepare for and get the most out of the public display process.

At the sessions, we’ll cover:
✅ The EIS process and timeline
✅ What’s included in the EIS and key findings
✅ Tips for reading and navigating the document
✅ How to access the EIS once it’s available
✅ What to expect during public display
✅ What happens after public display

❔ How it works:
The sessions will be presentation style, with time for questions at the end of each section.

📍 Session Details:
• Collinsville - Tuesday 26 May, 4:30pm – 5:30pm (Venue: Collinsville Golf Club, Moongunya Drive, Collinsville)
• Nebo - Wednesday 27 May, 4:30pm – 5:30pm (Venue: Nebo Memorial Hall, 10 Reynolds Street, Nebo)
• Eungella - Thursday 28 May, 4:30pm – 5:30pm (Venue: Eungella Hub, 13 North Street, Eungella)

✉️ RSVP:
Please email [email protected] to let us know you’re coming so we can plan seating and catering.

ℹ️ More info:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1800 979 686

We look forward to seeing you there!

Address

36 Costin Street
Brisbane, QLD
4006

Telephone

+611800979686

Website

http://www.capricorniapumpedhydro.com.au/

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