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The Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme is a hydroelectricity and irrigation complex in south-east Australia, in the Australian Alps between Victoria and New South Wales. It is considered to be one of the wonders of the engineering world. The Scheme involves sixteen dams, seven power stations, a pumping station and over 225 km of tunnels, pipelines and aqueducts.
The Snowy Mountains Scheme has many advantages. It generates electricity and redistributes water to the Murray River, where it is used for farming and irrigation. The total electricity capability is up to about 3700 MW, which works out to roughly 10% of the needs of New South Wales, though this depends on having enough rainfall and melting snow. The Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme was built between 1949 and 1975.
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Where is the snowy mountain scheme located?
The Snowy Mountains Scheme is located about 100 kilometres south of Canberra in New South Wales, the Snowy Mountains area.
When Did The Snowy Mountain Scheme Start?
Construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme began on 17 October 1949.
How much did the snowy mountains scheme cost?
$820 million
What are the main features of the snowy mountains scheme?
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What was involved in the snowy mountains scheme construction?
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Where did all the water go before the Snowy Mountains scheme?
Prior to the development of the Snowy River Hydro-Electric scheme, when the snow in the Snowy Mountains thawed, the water simply flowed into the rivers of New South Wales and Victoria, and then out to sea.
When did the Italians come to work on the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme?
Italians were some of the many cultural groups who came to work on the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme. The bulk of the Italians came during the 1950s.
What role did sir William Hudson play snowy mountains scheme?
he was the first commissioner for the snowy mountain hydro
What are the disadvantages and advantages of the snowy mountain scheme?
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When did The Snowy River Scheme start?
Also known as the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, construction of the Snowy River began on 17 October 1949. Planning, however, had begun many years earlier.
How did the Snowy Mountains scheme affect farmers?
Australia's Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme was a massive undertaking to redirect the waters of the Snowy Rver and the winter thaw of the Snowy Mountains for more efficient use both in hydroelectricity and for irrigation. Farmers were and are affected differently, according to their location. Initially, the scheme was seen as bad for the property owners in the area. Many farmers lost their livelihood, as stock animals (cattle, horses, etc) were no longer permitted to be grazed in the High Country. However, the Scheme brought many advantages for farmers. It generates electricity and redistributes water to the Murray River, where it is used for farming and irrigation, so farmers downstream are greatly benefitted.
What are the building dates for the Snowy Hydro Scheme in Australia?
Construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme began on 17 October 1949. It took 25 years to complete, so was finished in 1974.
