Gordon Power Station

The Gordon Power Station is the largest conventional hydroelectric power station in Tasmania, Australia; located in the South West region of the state.

[2] The Gordon Power Station system comprises three 144-megawatt (193,000 hp) Francis-type turbines that have a combined generating capacity of 432 megawatts (579,000 hp) of electricity,[3] covering about 13% of the electricity demand of Tasmania.

[5][6] The power station is fuelled by water from Lake Gordon.

The switchyard also houses 22 kV apparatus used for power supply to the station and to the local community.

[1] Due to drought, the Basslink power feed failure and Tasmanian energy needs, in early 2016, the water levels in Lake Gordon were at the lowest ever recorded (55 meters below capacity).