Butlers Gorge Power Station

Nestled in Tasmania's Central Highlands, Butlers Gorge Power Station harnesses the flow from Lake King William to generate 12.2 MW of hydroelectric power. Commissioned in 1951, this facility features a single Francis turbine and contributes approximately 684 GWh annually to the state's energy grid. The station's design includes a 125 kVA diesel generator for backup power. Water discharged from the station flows through conduits to Nieterana mini-hydro, Tarraleah Power Station, or returns to the Derwent River via Wally's Weir.