Historical information

The Murray Region Hydroelectric Power Stations are two of seven hydro power stations, located near Khancoban in NSW. The two power stations are part of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electricity Scheme, which is an extensive hydroelectricity and irrigation complex constructed in south-east Australia between 1949 and 1974 and now run by Snowy Hydro. Although both power stations are located in NSW, since 1 July 2008 all power generated has been allocated to the Victorian region of the National Electricity Market. Murray 2 Power Station was the first in the Snowy Scheme to use Japanese supplied large electrical and mechanical components

Significance

Photographs demonstrate local Kiewa Valley residents enjoying an educational visit to Murray 2 Power Station which holds significance to the early history of the Hydro-electric Scheme in the area. Also demonstrates a pictorial history of social activities undertaken during this period

Physical description

Black and white photograph mounted on buff card
Bus tour to Murray 2 Power Station showing 2 buses and group of Kiewa Valley residents

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten in blue ink above photo "Snapshots Clare Roper'
Handwritten in black ink below photo "Bus tour to Murray 2 Power Station'