Government defends Snowy Hydro 2.0 amid $25b cost surge

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The Australian government is defending Snowy Hydro 2.0 as a critical part of the country’s clean-energy system despite a reported cost increase to A$25 billion. The project’s rising price has made it a prominent issue in debate over Australia’s energy infrastructure.

The Albanese government is doubling down on its defence of Snowy Hydro 2.0 as Australia’s critical clean-energy backbone.