VICTORIAS FIRST HYDRO-ELECTRIC SCHEME 1908

On the Cobungra River at Victoria Falls.
Click here for what happened on the
14th and 15th November 2008

Built to supply power to the Cassilis Gold Mining Company
Treatment Works in Powers Gully at Tongio West.

Left and above, the stampers that were part of the Treatment
Works, this photo post electrification, substation in foreground.

It didnt work as well as was hoped but only because of the
lack of water flows. The hydro plant worked well.

November 14 2008
An unveiling of a plaque.
New interpretive signage.
Recognition of an important place!!
A good time was had!!!