Snowy Mountains Scheme

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_station
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Snowy_Mountains
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Snowy_Mountains_Hydro-electric_Scheme_tunnels
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Australian_Alps
gptkb:Snowy_River
gptkb:Murray_River
gptkbp:benefits irrigation
recreational opportunities
flood mitigation
gptkbp:capacity 4,500 MW
gptkbp:challenges weather conditions
financial constraints
geological difficulties
gptkbp:constructed_in involvement of thousands of workers
gptkbp:cultural_impact tourism development
influence on local communities
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1949
gptkbp:economic_impact job creation
regional development
energy supply stability
gptkbp:environmental_impact habitat disruption
altered river flows
gptkbp:features gptkb:railway_station
multiple power stations
diversion of rivers
gptkbp:historical_significance post-war economic development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Snowy Mountains Scheme
gptkbp:legacy engineering education
inspiration for future projects
contribution to renewable energy
gptkbp:location gptkb:Snowy_Mountains,_Australia
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Snowy_Hydro_Limited
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1974
gptkbp:public_perception support for renewable energy
mixed views on environmental impact
recognition of engineering achievement
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:railway_station
water management
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:Australian_government
international loans
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Tantangara_Dam
gptkb:Jindabyne_Dam
gptkb:Eucumbene_Dam
gptkbp:significance largest engineering project in Australia at the time
gptkbp:status operational
ongoing maintenance
expansion plans