Warragamba township
Unknown1952 - Historical
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Warragamba township was created to house the men and their families during the construction of the Warragamba Dam. The town had over 500 homes, fully serviced with water, electricity and sewerage. The community included churches, a school, baby health centre, kindergarten, ovals, shops and a post office. At its peak the population reached 3,500 of which 1,000 were children.
Title:
Warragamba township
Creator:
Date of work:
1952 - Historical
Reference number:
002994
Level of description:
Item from Collection: Photographs
Type of materials:
Graphic materials
Part of:
Sub-collection: General Photographic Collection
Custodial history:
Photograph donated by Jean Hale
Use restrictions:
Copyright held by Penrith City Library
Places:
Record types:
PH
Record number:
107268