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Power plant cost blowout

Hunter Power Project $350 million over budget

Photo of Toni Ambrogetti Toni Ambrogetti Follow on X September 9, 2023
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The cost of building a new gas-fired power plant at Kurri Kurri has blown out by almost 60 percent.

Critics of the controversial project say it’s costing taxpayers too much… while others hope it will help slash power prices.

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Photo of Toni Ambrogetti Toni Ambrogetti Follow on X September 9, 2023
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Toni Ambrogetti

Toni joined NBN News in 2023 after reporting in North West NSW for 3 years. She holds a Masters in Advanced Journalism from the University of Technology Sydney and a Bachelor of Communications from Griffith University. Toni became a journalist after a decade long career as a performer around the world. Passionate about politics, crime, and investigative journalism, Toni is thrilled to be reporting in her home town. Send news tips to - toni.ambrogetti@nine.com.au

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