Post by SMEC (an SJ Group company)

𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 As Australia pushes towards 82% renewable electricity by 2030, long-duration storage is critical to keeping the grid stable. At Dungowan Pumped Hydro Energy Scheme (PHES) in regional NSW, SMEC is leading geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations to support the design of a flexible, off-river pumped hydro scheme that will store up to 10 hours of energy. From complex terrain to groundwater behaviour, our team is helping de-risk delivery and inform resilient design outcomes that balance technical certainty with environmental care. “This project highlights the importance of understanding site conditions early,” said Nick Poriters, Manager – Site Investigations, SMEC. “Our investigations are helping shape a design that is technically robust and environmentally responsible.” Learn more about our role in this energy project: https://brnw.ch/21x3MlA #EngineeringPositiveChange #geotechnics #pumpedhydro