Sydney
Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme
An intrinsic part of the modern Australian identity
Various locations
Snowy Mountains,
Nearest Train: By car, about five hours from the city
Website | EmailBuilt in the 1950s, the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme is one of the world's most complex dual water and electricity projects. he Power Stations, around a two-hour drive from Jindabyne, are open daily from 9a-4p, with tours in summer. Tumut 2, Elliott Way via Cabramurra is an underground station, one kilometre inside a mountain. There is a light show and audio-visual display. At the Murray 1 Interactive Centre, Alpine Way, it is hands-on fun. Tumut 3 Interpretive Centre, Murray Jackson Drive, Talbingo, is the country's largest power station and has an excellent educational centre.
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