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- Referral application
- Referral declined
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Project summary
The project is described as being to enable an adjustment of the applicant's generation capacity and an increase of Lake Hāwea's critical energy storage levels.
The applicant already holds resource consents to operate Lake Hāwea between 338 and 346 metres above sea level, with contingent storage allowed down to 336 metres above sea level.
The project seeks new consents and variations to existing consent conditions to enable the minimum operating level of the lake to be lowered to 336 metres above sea level, and for contingent storage to 333 metres above sea level or 330 metres above sea level depending on the level of an Electricity Risk Curve alert.
Project location
Lake Hāwea in the Otago Region.
Project referral declined
The Minister for Infrastructure did not refer the project to the Fast-track on 19 October 2025. The application was lodged on 1 July 2025.
Clutha Hydro Scheme Notice of Decisions Letter (PDF, 169KB)
If a project is not referred, the applicant may apply for referral again. This is considered a new application, subject to fees and charges.
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