Jordan River Diversion Tunnel, Heritage mining tunnel in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
The Jordan River Diversion Tunnel extends 30 meters in length, reaching 4 meters in height and 3 meters in width, carved directly through solid rock.
During the 1860s gold rush, the tunnel emerged near Jericho township, where 4,000 miners gathered to extract substantial quantities of precious metals.
The tunnel structure reflects the engineering capabilities of Victorian-era miners who developed water management solutions in the Australian wilderness.
The tunnel continues to channel water through its original pathway, featuring a narrow ledge above water level that functions as a walking route.
The exact construction date and purpose remain undocumented, suggesting either flood control measures from 1872 or river-bed sluicing operations between 1861 and 1865.
Location: Victoria
GPS coordinates: -37.63690,146.27100
Latest update: March 17, 2025 07:28
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