We all use electricity in our everyday lives. The Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme can produce essential peak load for all of New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory within minutes, and water to the Murray and Murrumbidgee irrigation system. “The power of water” looks at the workings and history of the Snowy Mountains Scheme from the early years of construction through to the most recent technological developments. A comprehensive guide on the Scheme introduces the processes which allow Australia’s greatest engineering project to produce a valuable and efficient form of energy - power from water.
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ACMI Identifier
302182
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Water-power
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-power
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-power
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)