Following a serious safety incident at New South Wales mega Hydro-project, Snowy 2.0, Client Snowy Hydro has released a statement saying, “Snowy Hydro will seek an immediate independent safety review and audit, and will require changes to principal contractor Future Generation Joint Venture’s (FGJV) leadership on the project.
“These actions follow an underground fan failing and losing part of its blade on Tuesday morning. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Underground work was stopped to allow inspection of all fans. FGJV will work with SafeWork NSW to ensure they are safe, with the aim of progressively restarting work.
“Nothing is more important to Snowy Hydro than safety. Recent safety concerns at Snowy 2.0 have made it clear that as the client, our assurance role over FGJV’s activities requires this intervention.
We’re committed to working with our workforce and unions to ensure that the safety standards we expect are in place at Snowy 2.0.”
The $12bn Snowy 2.0 project is being constructed by the Future Generation Joint Venture, comprising Webuild/Clough/Lane Construction, and includes an 800m deep, 26km long tunnel linking the Tantangara Reservoir to Talbingo Reservoir, and an underground powerhouse.
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