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A 3.1 km tunnel to the cavern of the proposed Machine Hall for the purposes of understanding geotechnical and underground conditions

A program of proposed works including the exploratory tunnel, the subject of this EIS. The works are further described in the interactive EIS report on this website and Chapter 2 of the full EIS report.

A proposed pumped-hydro expansion of the Snowy Scheme that will link the two existing reservoirs of Tantangara and Talbingo through underground tunnels, and include a new underground power station with pumping capabilities.

Kosciuszko National Park

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Upgrade works (realignment, widening or no widening) of existing access roads

A new access road that is an extension of an existing access road

Area used for temporary housing and facilities for construction personnel

Areas excluded from clearing and ground disturbance due to sensitive environmental constraints

A ramp and associated facilities to allow the loading and unloading of barge(s) on Talbingo Reservoir

The permanent bridge structure across Yarrangobilly River

Fibre optic communications cable in Talbingo Reservoir

The area subject to clearing and ground disturbance

A former settlement location within Kosciuszko National Park, and primary location of Exploratory Works

The site of a former copper mine circa 1908, located at Lobs Hole

The road at Lobs Hole, not the main access down to Lobs Hole

The main access road to Lobs Hole

The section of Lobs Hole Ravine Road from where it crosses the transmission easement to Lobs Hole.

Location of barge access infrastructure at the southern end of Talbingo Reservoir

The access road from the accommodation camp to the Middle Bay barge ramp. An extension to Middle Bay Road is proposed as part of Exploratory Works.

Existing road leading to Spillway Road, for access to the Talbingo barge ramp

The access road from the intersection with Lower Lobs Hole Ravine Road and the portal construction pad. An extension to Mine Trail Road is proposed as part of Exploratory Works.

The locations for rock emplacement at Lobs Hole being the western emplacement area and the eastern emplacement area

The permanent bridge crossings comprising Wallace Creek bridge and Camp bridge

Location of surface connection with the exploratory tunnel

Area used for construction for the exploratory tunnel and portal, including ancillary facilities, laydown and storage, and environmental controls

The area required to access and build the Exploratory Works infrastructure, including surface and underground components of the project.

Structure used to provide the controlled release of flows from Talbingo Dam into the reservoir

Power station at the northern end of Talbingo Reservoir

The access road to Talbingo barge ramp

The location for rock emplacement within Talbingo Reservoir

Location of barge access infrastructure at the northern end of Talbingo Reservoir

A temporary structure or causeway across a watercourse to allow construction of permanent bridges

Upper Lobs Hole Ravine Road is the section from Link Road to where it crosses the transmission easement.

The permanent bridge structure across Wallaces Creek

Utility pipeline for Exploratory Works providing water supply and waste water discharge between accommodation camp, portal construction pad and Talbingo Reservoir