Photographs, 1979-80 MMBW pipe line project at Hubbard Reserve, North Ringwood � Drill rig

Physical description

Part of a 43-photo record of the MMBW�s engineering feat in drilling a 12 inch pipe line up to 40 feet deep through rock hardened by volcanic action associated with geological fault that occurs along the line. The work took place from October 1979 to May 1980 on the southern boundary of Hubbard Reserve, North Ringwood. The collection was presented to the Ringwood Historical Research Group by J Clarke on 9th June 1980.

Inscriptions & markings

E561 N17 3 March 1980 A43 Powder-monkey marks out the spots for holes

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