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Tunnel from reservoir at Bankstown to pumping station is to provide effective distribution of water for next 50 yr; about 55,000 ft long, partly 96 in., partly 84 in. in diam, it requires 202,588 cu yd excavation; steel liners, covered with 2 in. mortar, arc welded in situ; ventilation system operated by centrifugal fans driven by 25 or 35 hp speed motor.
Tunnel from reservoir at Bankstown to pumping station is to provide effective distribution of water for next 50 yr; about 55,000 ft long, partly 96 in., partly 84 in. in diam, it requires 202,588 cu yd excavation; steel liners, covered with 2 in. mortar, arc welded in situ; ventilation system operated by centrifugal fans driven by 25 or 35 hp speed motor.
Improving water supply of Sydney
Civ Engrs Rev
Fletcher, H.B. (author)
1949
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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