In a new eye-opening documentary series, SBS delves deep into the story of the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme—colloquially known as “The Snowy”—a project that not only revolutionised Australia’s infrastructure but also redefined its society.
The first episode, “The Idea,” airs tonight at 8.30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Building the Snowy offers a sweeping narrative that encompasses engineering challenges, political manoeuvring, and the unique problems posed by Australia’s rugged land and climate.
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It takes the viewer from the scheme’s inception in the post-Second World War era, when Australia’s population was under 7.5 million, to the present-day developments of Snowy 2.0.
Featuring interviews with engineers, scientists, historians, and members of local communities, the documentary captures a multi-faceted view of a project whose impact has reverberated across the nation. It’s an engineering story, an industrial and an environmental story. But it is much more
Building the Snowy – New Series Premiere Wednesday, 23 August at 8.30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand (3 parts)
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