Monday, November 18, 2013

Cotterfest! Opening of the new Cotter Dam

The New Cotter Dam is complete. From the ACTEW YouTube channel...

Published on Nov 13, 2013

"The weather was perfect for Cotterfest, which included the official opening of the new Cotter Dam by Chief Minister Katy Gallagher. A very special day for the Canberra community, ACTEW Water and the Bulk Water Alliance."

[Documentary maker Richard Snashall works with ACTEW Water to help us capture and document the Enlarged Cotter Dam and other water security projects for our Heritage Archive.]



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