Snowy Hydro demonstrates Australia’s fatal infrastructure flaws
The way the giant project has unfolded is an ever-expanding stain on Australia’s record to deliver on its ambitions.
The way the giant project has unfolded is an ever-expanding stain on Australia’s record to deliver on its ambitions.
Dennis Barnes also says it is an illusion to think Snowy could offload the construction risk of such a complex project through a fixed-price contract.
The troubled renewable energy scheme’s rising costs and delays show that Australia needs political discipline, planning and competence to build mega-projects.