Problems with the Snowy Hydro 2.0 Project

May 14, 2026, 08:57
AustraliaFinance

Introduction

The Snowy Hydro 2.0 project makes clean energy. It is now late and costs a lot more money.

Main Body

The project is very expensive. In 2017, it cost $2 billion. Now, it may cost $22 billion. Some people say it will cost even more. Workers are building long tunnels. They finished 19 kilometers of the 27 kilometers. The project uses water to store energy from wind and sun. Government leaders are not happy. Minister Katy Gallagher says the old government made a bad plan. Also, workers are expensive because they must fly to the park.

Conclusion

The project is 66% finished. The government still helps, but it will not finish until 2028.

Learning

💰 Talking about Money & Change

Look at how the text describes costs. To get to A2, you need to show how things change from past to present.

The Pattern: Past (2017) →\rightarrow Present (Now) Cost 2billion∗2 billion* \rightarrow∗Cost*Cost22 billion

Key Words for You:

  • Now: Use this to talk about the current moment.
  • More: Use this when a number increases (e.g., "more money").
  • Even more: Use this to show a big, surprising increase.

Simple Rule: When comparing two times, use "Now" to switch the conversation to the present.

Example: "Last year I had one book. Now, I have ten books."

Vocabulary Learning

project (n.)
an organized plan for doing something
Example:The new school project will start next month.
clean (adj.)
free from dirt or pollution
Example:The park is clean and tidy.
energy (n.)
power that can be used to do work
Example:Solar panels generate clean energy.
cost (v.)
to spend money to buy something
Example:The new car will cost a lot of money.
money (n.)
paper or coins used for buying things
Example:She saved money for her trip.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:That watch is very expensive.
workers (n.)
people who do a job
Example:Workers build the new bridge.
tunnel (n.)
a long passage underground
Example:The tunnel takes you under the river.
kilometer (n.)
a unit of distance equal to 1000 meters
Example:The road is 10 kilometers long.
water (n.)
clear liquid that people drink
Example:Drink water every day to stay healthy.
store (v.)
to keep something for later use
Example:Store the food in the fridge.
wind (n.)
moving air
Example:The wind blows the leaves.
sun (n.)
the star that gives light and heat
Example:We went for a walk in the sun.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government makes laws.
leaders (n.)
people who guide others
Example:Leaders inspire their teams.
happy (adj.)
feeling pleased or content
Example:She was happy with her test result.
minister (n.)
a senior government official
Example:The minister spoke at the event.
plan (n.)
a set of ideas for doing something
Example:We made a plan for the trip.
fly (v.)
to move through the air
Example:Birds fly in the sky.
park (n.)
a public area with trees and grass
Example:Children play in the park.
finished (adj.)
completed
Example:The project is finished.