Dictionary of Sydney

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Casula Powerhouse

Powerhouse erected to supplement electricity production during winter and power shortages. In 1955 the 250 foot stack was erected, replacing four shorter chimneys.

-33.949194947559, 150.91235795956

Milestone
Constructed
1951
Closed
1976
Name
Alternate
Liverpool Powerhouse
Property
Occupied by
1985 -
Type

Casula Powerhouse: Celebrating Art, Community and Cultural Diversity

CC BY-SA 2.0
,
2014

From a pleasure garden and riverside retreat to a heavily polluting industrial power station and flourishing arts centre, the history of Casula Powerhouse is a celebration of culture, diversity and community identity.