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An examination of the large hydro-electric power scheme envisaged for the Gordon River system in Tasmania. Shows exploration of the area, building of roads and camps, and the work of all the hydrologists and engineers. The plan is to build dams in the steep gorges to catch water to turn the turbines.
Credits
director
Guy Ballantyne
production company
Australian Broadcasting Commission
Language
English
Duration
00:23:36:00
Colour
Black and White
ACMI Identifier
30243
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Dams - Design and Construction
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Water-power
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Gordon River (Tas.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Wilderness areas - Tasmania
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Dams - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Gordon River (Tas.
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water resources development
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-power
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Watershed management
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Watersheds
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wilderness areas - Tasmania
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Hydroelectric power plants
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water resources development
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-power
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
History → Tasmania - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Water-supply engineering
Places → Gordon River (Tas.)
Short films
Short films → Short films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
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