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SNOWY MOUNTAINS HYDRO SCHEME

Considered one of the civil engineering wonders of the modern world. The Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme took 25 years to construct, and is one of the most complex integrated water and hydro-electric power schemes in the world. The construction of the Snowy Hydro took more than 100,000 people from over 30 countries.

The scheme comprises 16 major dams, 7 power stations (two underground), a pumping station, 145kms of inter-connected trans-mountain tunnels and 80kms of aqueducts.

Information and Education Centre – Cooma

Snowy Mountains Hydro offers an information & education centre in  Cooma. The centre houses an exhibition of photos, models and interactive displays that tell the amazing story of the Snowy Mountains Scheme from its early construction days, to the role it continues to play today.

Entry to the centre, films and all activities are free of charge.

The Centre is open
7 days (except Christmas Day, New Years Day and Anzac Day)
8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday
9:00am - 2:00pm Saturday and Sunday and Public Holidays

For more information about the centre visit the Snowy Hydro web site.

Murray 1 Visitors Centre - Alpine Way, 10kms east of Khancoban

The Murray 1 Power Station is the second largest power station in the Snowy Mountains Scheme. The 10 turbines at Murray 1, are each capable of producing enough electricity to supply over 95,000 houses. The visitors centre at Murray 1 has an interactive exhibition with displays and models. Power station inspections are also available between 11.00am and 2.00pm

BBQ and picnic areas are available by the water, along with a cafe serving light refreshments. Entry, activities and picnic areas are free of charge.

The Murray 1 visitors centre is open
October - April, 7 days (except Christmas Day and Anzac Day)
9:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday
10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday and Public Holidays

May - September, 5 days
9:00 - 4:00pm Monday to Friday (Closed weekends)

For more information about The Murray 1 visitors centre visit the Snowy Hydro web site.