Historical information

The No. 4 Tail Race Tunnel was commenced in 1947 from the downstream end at Mt. Beauty. Difficulties were encountered and driving from the top end in a downstream direction was commenced in January 1950 and the breakthrough between these two headings occurred on 22d July.

Significance

Historical record of the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.

Physical description

3 small black and white photographs

Inscriptions & markings

Photo 1 - on back in ink - 'Tour of area, crossing West Kiewa Branch Jan. 1949
Photo 2 - on back in ink - 'Kiewa Valley River - site of tunnel in rear. Dec. 1948'.
Photo 3 - on back in ink - 'No. 4 Tail Race Portal Mt. Beauty Jan. 1949'.