Third round of borehole investigations mark next major step for Lake Lyell Hydro
Residents in the Lithgow region may notice an increase in project activity around Lake Lyell and Mount Walker from late August as Lake Lyell Hydro progresses with the third phase of geotechnical investigations.
Community encouraged to have their say as Lake Lyell Hydro EIS exhibition period nears close.
The Lake Lyell Hydro project team would like to remind the community that the public exhibition period for its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is closing soon, with submissions accepted until 28 April 2026.
EnergyAustralia and EDF power solutions Australia partner on Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro Project
EnergyAustralia today announced it had formed a strategic partnership with EDF power solutions Australia, to co-develop and deliver the Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project (LLPHES) in Lithgow. 
EnergyAustralia's Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro project to deliver benefits to Lithgow
On 1 and 2 July EnergyAustralia held workshops at Lithgow’s Transformation Hub with over 50 community representatives and local leaders in attendance. The goal was to collaboratively design a benefit sharing program that ensures the Lake Lyell Pumped Hydr
Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro project given Critical State Significant Infrastructure status
EnergyAustralia’s proposed Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro Project, near Lithgow in New South Wales, has been declared as Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI) by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.
Location proposed for Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro project workers’ accommodation village
EnergyAustralia has announced plans for workers employed on construction of its Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro Project, to be accommodated in a camp alongside Lake Lyell off Magpie Hollow Road, South Bowenfels, from 2026.

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