Under Development

The history of the Hydrostor’s compressed air power station in Broken Hill – from hearing about a power station being located on Potosi Mine, through to the Environmental Impact Statement being published in the NSW Planning major projects portal, then Planning’s approval, our successful appeal in the NSW Land and Environment Court, up to the present time

The full experience through our eyes will be documented here.
Stay posted!

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Outback Astronomy

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Hydrostor Silver City Energy Storage Project

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The Court upheld the appeal and Hydrostor (A-CAES NSW Pty Ltd) has new noise and light conditions following the NSW Land and Environment Court’s ruling.

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The NSW Land and Environment Court has issued a new, court‑approved consent for the Hydrostor Silver City Energy Storage System (Hydrostor SCES), strengthening protections for Broken Hill’s night sky, tourism experience, and local amenity. The updated conditions introduce clearer safeguards for lighting and noise, require real‑world monitoring at Outback Astronomy, and ensure ongoing consultation throughout construction and operation. These changes create a more transparent, accountable framework that supports both regional development and the long‑term preservation of our dark‑sky environment.

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Protecting Our Night Sky: Court-Approved Safeguards

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Media Release (26-March-2026)

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Land and Environment Court Judgement

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Updated Consent Conditions

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OA Blog: A new chapter for Outback astronomy: What the Court decision means for our guests

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More information coming…..