JUMBUNNA RAILWAY LINE VIADUCT

HALFORD ROAD JUMBUNNA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE

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  • History

    JUMBUNNA RAILWAY LINE VIADUCT - History

    In 1894, the Jumbunna Coal Mining Co commenced operations at Jumbunna, and was serviced by a Victorian Railways branch line from the coal creek (Korumbarra) branch line. This line was later extended 2 3/8 miles from the Jumbarra township terminus to Outtrim and opened on 5th February, 1896. A deep gully between Jumbunna township and the Jumbunna mine had to be spanned, and a large earthen viaduct was constructed. This was a considerable feat, accomplished with manual labour.

    Interpretation of Site

    JUMBUNNA RAILWAY LINE VIADUCT - Interpretation of Site

    The viaduct is part of a series of side-cuts, cuttings and viaducts that mark the Jumbunna-Outtrim railway line. The source of the large quantities of earth used is visible in the landscape, in the borrow pits and adjacent cuttings.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    JUMBUNNA RAILWAY LINE VIADUCT - Heritage Inventory Description

    The site is in cleared grazing land, set in deeply-intersected rolling hills south of Jumbunna, Vic.

    Key components of the site are a long, high, unretained earthen viaduct and a series of small pits on the hillsides at each end of the viaduct.

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