The Snowy Scheme Collection

Adaminaby
NSW

Showcasing the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme

The Concept

THE CONCEPT

 

Some of the intricate tunnel form work that was a feature of the Snowy Scheme Development

THE PHYSICAL CONCEPT

Stage 1 Will include all the earth works and installation of the relevant services.

Stage 2 Will see the erection of the three buildings, the construction of the Wall and the completing of the car and bus parking areas and the erection of the Pylon and SMA arch.

Stage 3 Will be planning for the future. We hope to roof the area between the buildings for our larger machines and to thereby increase our inside display area.

The Museum Section

Comprises three hangers, placed in a quarter circle with a 2 meter high corrugated iron wall in front. Building two in the centre will be the main entry, with a reception area, display area for delicate display items, have a meeting and audio visual area as well as the toilets. This building will be fully lines and be climate controlled. Buildings one and three will be rustic, to properly display our collections of machines and other large items.

The Electricity Pylon

Standing next to the Snowy Mountains Highway and the tunnel entry will be a huge replica of an electricity pylon under construction. This will symbolize the importance of the Snowy Scheme to Australia's electricity resources via a national grid.

The Impact of the Snowy Scheme

Rivers, Irrigation, Electricity and the Environment- Clean Green Energy, the Murrumbidgee and Murray irrigation schemes. The big environmental questions -The views when the Snowy was planned and built and the balance sheet now. Water issues- Power issues.

The Stories

• The Workers - The Snowy's part in post war migration. Opportunities, skills discovered. An emerging Australia influence by many cultures.
• Occupational Health and Safety - Features for the first time on a major Australian Project- its effects. The birth of the Safety Belt in Australia. The study of Snowy Workers' injuries and the development of workers compensation. The role of unions on the Snowy.
• The Snowy as Engineering Feat, the Engineers- The construction companies and the opportunities the Snowy presented.
• The Conflicts and Problems - Keeping the peace and solving the problems of a harsh terrain and engineering challenges.

The Educational Resource

• We will have available Old film footage, the Collection as a resource centre, fulfilling its role in education.
• Film, Photo & Book Archive - Worker identification process for visitors. Collection establishment.

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