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Snowy Hydro 2.0 is a failure in every conceivable way

In April this year, Professor Bruce Mountain and former energy executive Ted Woodley warned that Snowy Hydro 2.0 could ultimately cost $42 billion, comprising direct construction costs of $20 billion…

  • Snowy Hydro 2.0 could cost $42 billion in total
  • Project includes $20B for construction, $12B for transmission, $8B in interest
  • Critics call it a "disaster" and environmental damage is severe

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