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Details the principal methods used by the Snowy Mountains Scheme to prevent soil erosion caused by construction.
Curator’s notes
Shot in 1955, the segment shows methods used by the Snowy Mountains Scheme to counteract potential soil erosion problems. Slopes exposed as a result of construction work were at great risk of erosion, particularly due to the action of needle ice. Brush structures and wattling were two of the conservation techniques employed by the Scheme. We get a sense of how comprehensive and meticulous the work was, and of the diversity of tasks Scheme employees were called on to perform.
