Site visit: White Bay Power Station engineering heritage walk

White Bay Power Station is one of Australia's most significant surviving examples of early twentieth-century electricity generation infrastructure. Listed on the NSW State Heritage Register, the site has recently undergone extensive restoration and adaptive reuse works to preserve its industrial and engineering significance while welcoming public access.  

During this guided site visit, participants will explore the evolution of thermal power generation in Sydney and gain insight into the engineering systems, structures and technologies that supported the state's growing electricity network. 

Attendees will also learn how mechanical, structural, electrical and fire engineering expertise contributed to the conservation and adaptive reuse of this landmark heritage asset.  

The tour provides a rare opportunity to access areas of the power station that are not typically open to the public while examining the challenges and opportunities associated with preserving major industrial heritage infrastructure.

This event is produced by Engineering Heritage Australia (EHA) and Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA).

Who should attend?

Members of the public, engineers and heritage professionals.

Learning outcomes

In this presentation, you will learn:

• How thermal power generation developed in New South Wales and shaped Sydney's growth
• The key engineering features and technologies preserved within White Bay Power Station
• How heritage engineering principles are applied in the restoration and adaptive reuse of significant industrial infrastructure
• The challenges and opportunities involved in conserving large-scale engineering heritage assets

Program

In-person:

 5 walking tours at the following times:

• 8.45 am AEDT
• 9.30 am AEDT
• 10.15 am AEDT
• 11.00 am AEDT
• 11.45 am AEDT

Unable to make it this time? We'd love to see you at our next session on 6 December. [Register here]