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Hydro Power Plant
Thargomindah, South West

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Free Entry - Entry Information

Phone:

07 4655 3399

Email:

thargo.info@bigpond.com.au

Web:

www.bulloo.org.au

Description

The Hydro Power Plant is the first in Australia and third in the World! In 1891 drilling commenced on a bore to supply the town with water and in 1893 an exceptionally good supply was struck at 795 metres (2650 feet) with the water at 84 degrees Celsius.

Thargomindah was the first town to have reticulated Artesian Bore water. The bore was the source of energy for Australia's first hydro-electric scheme when in 1893 Thargomindah's streets were lit by means of a generator coupled to a water turbine driven by the bore's natural water pressure. They are third in the world to Paris and London to have street lighting generated by Hydro Power!

For visitors to Thargomindah a working display is provided at 4.30 p.m. each day.

Property Details

Facilities

• Access With Assistance for the Disabled
• Car park
• Sheltered Area
• Viewing Platform

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Other Information

Children:
Children are welcome. Adult supervision is recommended at all times due to the boiling artesian water.

How To Get There:
The site is located within one kilometre of Thargomindah. Maps are available at the Visitor Information Centre.

Inclusions:
Admission is free of charge, however, a gold coin donation is appreciated.

Free Entry

Session Times

Date	Time	Information
01 Jan 08 - 30 Jun 09	4:30pm to 5:00pm	Working demonstration runs daily.

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Gilmour Street
Thargomindah
Queensland 4492 Australia

Contact Details

Phone:

07 4655 3399

Email:

thargo.info@bigpond.com.au

Web:

www.bulloo.org.au