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Sep 30, 2025 - The $12 Billion Project That Could Change Australia Forever… or Fail



Snowy 2.0 was announced as Australia`s boldest renewable energy project a $2 billion mega battery designed to power millions of homes and secure the nation`s clean energy future. But nearly a decade later, the project has spiraled into a $12 billion controversy marked by massive delays, tunneling disasters, environmental risks, and growing public skepticism.

This documentary takes you deep inside the rise and struggles of Snowy 2.0, exploring its ambitious vision, engineering challenges beneath the Snowy Mountains, and the critical question: can this project still succeed, or will it go down as one of the most expensive failures in Australia`s history?

00:00 The $12 Billion Snowy 2.0 Gamble Explained
01:04 History of the Original Snowy Mountains Scheme
02:06 How Snowy 2.0 Works: Australia`s Giant Hydro Battery
03:25 From Vision to Cost Blowouts and Delays
04:28 Mega Engineering Challenges Beneath the Snowy Mountains
05:49 Environmental Risks and National Park Concerns
06:52 Worker Safety Issues and Tunneling Hazards
07:43 The Future of Clean Energy in Australia
08:26 Snowy 2.0`s Uncertain Legacy