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Old 11-08-2015, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GeoffW1 View Post
That was a terrific tour. I remember it with much enjoyment. There are some interesting facts

- the first and last person killed during construction were father and son.
- the hardhat was invented on this project
- about 100 people died during construction but no-one is entombed in the dam

Cheers
It was built within a remarkably short time. The concrete is still curing, with estimates of 300 years to complete.

I recall the guide telling us that rotor was out for its 30 year service.

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Originally Posted by gary View Post
Wonderful Rowland!
Thanks Gary.
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