Mt Paris Dam
Sep. 21st, 2011 07:56 pmTaking a break from Melbourne Trip report to share a photo from today :)
"The Mount Paris Mining Company built the dam in 1936 to supply water for hydraulic tin mining. ... Not only is it an impressive structure, it is unique and many locals were involved in its construction. The dam was built almost entirely by hand. The only mechanical assistance was provided by petrol-driven concrete mixers and some tip trucks which delivered blue metal and sand to the site. It stands as testimony to the skill and effort of its builders. The dam is the only one of its design in Tasmania and is a good example of a slab-and-buttress dam. The dam operated until 1961 when the mine closed. It was drained in 1970." (From Tasmanian Heritage Council)
"The Mount Paris Mining Company built the dam in 1936 to supply water for hydraulic tin mining. ... Not only is it an impressive structure, it is unique and many locals were involved in its construction. The dam was built almost entirely by hand. The only mechanical assistance was provided by petrol-driven concrete mixers and some tip trucks which delivered blue metal and sand to the site. It stands as testimony to the skill and effort of its builders. The dam is the only one of its design in Tasmania and is a good example of a slab-and-buttress dam. The dam operated until 1961 when the mine closed. It was drained in 1970." (From Tasmanian Heritage Council)
