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The
Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme (SMHES) is the largest
engineering and construction project ever undertaken in
Australia. In 1969 it was recognised as one of the seven
engineering marvels of the world. In 1997 the Scheme became
an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. This
is an honour awarded by the American Society of Civil Engineers
and Institution of Engineers (Aust). The plaque is displayed
at Tumut 3 Power Station.
To
mark the 50th anniversary of the Scheme, the Powerhouse
Museum opened the exhibition Snowy! Power of a nation. The
exhibition looked at the SMHES and explored how the Scheme
shaped Australia.
The
exhibition explored:
- why
the Scheme began and how it was promoted
- achievements
of scientists and engineers
- benefits
of irrigation and hydro-electricity
- impacts
on people and the environment
- realities
of working and community life
- relationship
of the Scheme to immigration and multiculturalism.
This
case study focuses on developments in technology and their
influence on people and engineering practice. If you are
studying the following modules in Engineering studies you
will find the case study particularly relevant:
- Civil
structures
- Lifting
devices
- Telecommunications
- Personal
and public transport.
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Case
studies developed by the Professional Support and
Curriculum Directorate and supported by the Multicultural
Programs Unit of the NSW Department of Education and
Training in partnership with the Powerhouse Museum
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