1911-1916: Hobart Diversion Tunnel was built under the Regatta Grounds.
The tunnel begins as a twin culvert in Campbell St; down Collins St; under cenotaph to emerge near Macquarie Point. It is possible to see the outlet of the tunnel. Go below John Colvin Stand to the river foreshore. Then walk along the river bank until the outlet of the diversion tunnel.
The project, jointly undertaken by the City Council, the Marine Board and the Tasmanian Government, was a major engineering feat involving cutting a tunnel 24 feet wide by 14 feet high through rock to the outfall at Macquarie Point.
About one hundred years ago men did hard manual labour to create this tunnel.
Hobart was settled because of the fresh water in the rivulet. The rivulet was the reason for Hobart. It was an important geographical feature.
Today: The rivulet is hidden. Only discussed when rain awakes it.
The tunnel begins as a twin culvert in Campbell St; down Collins St; under cenotaph to emerge near Macquarie Point. It is possible to see the outlet of the tunnel. Go below John Colvin Stand to the river foreshore. Then walk along the river bank until the outlet of the diversion tunnel.
The project, jointly undertaken by the City Council, the Marine Board and the Tasmanian Government, was a major engineering feat involving cutting a tunnel 24 feet wide by 14 feet high through rock to the outfall at Macquarie Point.
About one hundred years ago men did hard manual labour to create this tunnel.
Hobart was settled because of the fresh water in the rivulet. The rivulet was the reason for Hobart. It was an important geographical feature.
Today: The rivulet is hidden. Only discussed when rain awakes it.
