Snowy Hydro has taken a lead role in modernising industry tunnelling standards to enhance protections for underground workers across NSW.
Snowy 2.0 underground tunnelling safety lead Brogue Rinebarger was part of a working group that helped to draft new ways of working to replace the 2006 tunnels and shafts in construction code of practice.
Snowy 2.0 features more than 40 kilometres of underground tunnels at its Lobs Hole, Tantangara and Marica sites.
SafeWork NSW Riverina Murray operations manager David Jones said Snowy Hydro played a "significant role" in updating the code to better meet modern safety standards and reflect new ways of working.
"Snowy also provided information and guidance to ensure health and safety risks from tunnels and shafts in construction are safely managed in accordance with current work health and safety laws," the spokesperson said.
Snowy 2.0 General Manager of Health, Safety and Environment Lisa McKeown said real-world insights would help to elevate benchmarks across the tunnelling sector.
"By sharing our practical experience from one of Australia's most complex engineering projects, Snowy Hydro is helping to ensure underground workers in NSW benefit from the highest possible safety standards."
The new code is expected to be released by mid-2026.
