# Snowy 2.0 Costs Surge Amid Audit Warnings

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Podcast: [Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068)
Published: 2026-06-18T09:40:31+00:00
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## Resource

Snowy 2.0’s massive cost overrun and management chaos continue to dominate headlines, with a new audit revealing “significant deficiencies” even after a 2023 reset. Originally budgeted at $2 billion, the project now sits at a staggering $12 billion — six times the original cost — as contractors fail to deliver promised productivity gains and cost-tracking systems remain broken. While Snowy Hydro has agreed to four of five audit recommendations, including better risk management and contractor accountability, critics demand full transparency and a deeper review, especially as executive bonuses persist despite missed targets. The government still backs the project as vital for renewable energy storage — enough to power three million homes weekly — but the ballooning price tag and unresolved issues raise serious questions about oversight and value. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/02c6b2cce3d53e03

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