Rock Bolting Development Site, Heritage engineering site in Cooma, Australia.
The Rock Bolting Development Site features a natural rock face with drilled holes and remnants of metal bolts along Cooma Back Creek in Lambie Gorge.
Between 1956 and 1962, engineers from the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority conducted tests at this location to prevent tunnel collapses through systematic rock bolting.
Engineers Australia designated this location as a National Engineering Heritage Landmark for its contributions to construction safety and efficiency in underground structures.
Located at latitude -36.2411 and longitude 149.1168 on Sharp Street, visitors can access the site through pathways connected to the Cooma Agricultural Society Showgrounds.
The experimental methods developed at this site established global standards for rock reinforcement systems, leading to faster tunneling and reduced construction costs worldwide.
Location: New South Wales
Address: Sharp Street, Cooma, NSW 2630
GPS coordinates: -36.24110,149.11680
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:08
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