Industrial Heritage event in Katoomba on 12 Feb: Launch of the Bleichert Ropeway Research Report
Jane Lambert
CELEBRATE KATOOMBA’S CULTURAL HERITAGE
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A DARING FEAT OF ENGINEERING In 1885, an aerial ropeway was constructed to transport mined oil shale across the Jamison Valley. It collapsed after only six months. Earlier this year, the Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute, UNSW, Scenic World, NPWS and experienced bushwalkers conducted a field survey of the Ropeway’s remaining heritage items in the valley. Come and learn about this fascinating and hidden history of Katoomba. We now have a complete and accurate record of what remains from the Ropeway, and have produced a report highlighting its cultural significance and recommendations for its conservation. We have also produced a computer simulation of the Ropeway to illustrate its operation and how it failed. |
LAUNCH OF THE BLEICHERT ROPEWAY RESEARCH REPORT AND COMPUTER SIMULATION |
Thursday 12th February 2015, 5-7pm Refreshments will be served Please register online for the event here. |
