Malcolm Turnbull says he came up with the idea to construct a hydro-electric power station in the Upper Hunter when he was Prime Minister.
His company is currently conducting a feasibility study into the plan using Glenbawn and Glennies Creek Dam.
Mr Turnbull has told the iHeart Upper Hunter Podcast…pumped hydro must be considered part of the post-coal mix in New South Wales.
He also shares his thoughts on the nuclear power plans for the Upper Hunter by his former coalition colleagues.
We dig deeper into the proposal on iHeart Upper Hunter local news podcast available at 9:00 this morning from wherever you get your podcasts.