Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme
The Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme was one of Australia’s largest engineering projects. Built between 1949 and 1974, it diverted water through dams, tunnels and power stations to generate electricity and support irrigation. Its multinational workforce also played an important role in post-war migration and the development of modern Australia.
Selling the Snowy: The Snowy Mountains Scheme and National Mythmaking
Author explores the role of national mythmaking behind the Snowy Mountains Scheme as an icon of technological, economic progress and multiculturalism in Australia.