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The Homer Tunnel linking the Upper Hollyford with the Cleddau River was one of the projects of the 1930s depression, designed in part to get a lot of troublemakers out of the towns. The same was true of forestry in the Kiangaroa Desert (as it was known), the West Coast road south of Haast, and several similar.
Because Milford Sound is an almost perfect harbour, easily defended, it was necessary to deny its facilities to the enemy. So when WWII broke out, it was decided to at least continue the tunnel work to the point of 'break through'.
Another item that caused delay in work, was a giant avalanche which smashed flat the concrete tunnel entrance.
[IMHO the Hollyford entrance was very poorly sited, guaranteed to suffer from avalanche.]
Work recommenced in the late 1950s but even today, it is far from a perfect example of tunneling.
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What is the tunnel near milford sounds?
The road tunnel to Milford is called the Homer tunnel.
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The youth in Homer's town knew they were destined for jobs in the coal mines. They were not supposed to build rockets or have dreams.
What is the closest city to Milford Sound New Zealand?
Milford Sound is in Fiordland on the south west coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is only reached by land via a town Called Te Anau; you then travel along the shore of lake Te Anau, up the Eglington Valley and through the Homer Tunnel.
What is the name of homer and what was it about?
Homer Jae Simpson
What is the name of the poet who wrote The Iliad and the odyssey?
They were written by Homer.
What interruped the building of the Homer tunnel?
plezz wats the answer
What interrupeted the building of the homer tunnel?
See link below!
When was Homer Tunnel created?
Homer Tunnel was created in 1954.
Tunnel near milford sound?
homer tunnel
Who Interrupted The Building Of The Homer Tunnel?
The two major delays in its construction were the Second World War and an avalanche which occurred in 1945.
What is the tunnel near milford sounds?
The road tunnel to Milford is called the Homer tunnel.
Where is the tunnel near milford sounds?
The Homer Tunnel, piercing the Homer Saddle between the Upper Hollyford and the Cleddau Rivers,
What is the tunnel near Milford Sound called?
The Homer Tunnel was opened in 1954.
How long did it take for the homer tunnel to get built?
20 years
Where is Homer tunnel?
on the way into Milford Sound on the South Island of New Zealand.
What is the name of the last town before the homer tunnel and milford sound?
Te Anau.
Is Jay Cutler building a house in homer Glen?
Yes
