Black Mountain Tower, Television tower at Black Mountain, Canberra, Australia
The Telstra Tower extends 195.2 meters above Black Mountain's summit, featuring observation decks that present views of Canberra and surrounding territories.
The tower's construction began in October 1972 under the Postmaster General's commission, leading to its official inauguration by Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser in May 1980.
The site acknowledges the Ngunnawal people as Traditional Custodians of the land, maintaining strong connections to Aboriginal heritage in the Canberra region.
Currently closed for renovations until 2026, the tower continues functioning as a telecommunications facility for various carriers and broadcasters in the Australian Capital Territory.
The structure employs an advanced lighting system that illuminates the tower in different colors for selected charitable organizations, embassies, and corporate events.
Location: Australian Capital Territory
Inception: 1980
Official opening: May 15, 1980
Floors above the ground: 5
Elevation above the sea: 796 m
Height: 195.2 m
GPS coordinates: -35.27559,149.09782
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:16
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