WIVENHOE power station has returned to full operations following a $14 million overhaul.

The maintenance works to Wivenhoe Hydroelectric Power Station involved large-scale maintenance on one of the station’s 285-megawatt turbines.

Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni said the overhaul created 100 jobs and meant the 570MW power station could continue to produce cleaner, cheaper energy for decades to come.

“Wivenhoe is a unique facility – Queensland’s only pumped storage hydroelectric power station and as a fast ramping, flexible energy generator, is a major contributor to our plans for 50 percent renewable energy by 2030,” Mr de Brenni said.

“Its role in guaranteeing power for Queensland is vital.”