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.
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011696
Language
English
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 films - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Water-supply engineering
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)