Lake Pedder
태즈메이니아주
former lake in Tasmania, Australia
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Lake Pedder
Welcome to Lake Pedder, a location that occupies a singular and poignant place in the Australian consciousness. Situated in the rugged Southwest of Tasmania, this area was once home to one of the most breathtaking natural wonders…
Listen in the app2The Ghost of the Original Lake — A Lost Wonder
To understand Lake Pedder, one must first visualize what lies beneath the surface of the water. Fifty feet below where the waves now lap, there was once a unique ecosystem centered around a glacial outwash lake. …
Listen in the app3The Hydro-Electric Scheme — Engineering Ambition
The inundation of Lake Pedder was not a random event but a calculated decision driven by 'economic necessity' and a desire to turn Tasmania into a powerhouse of renewable energy. The Gordon Scheme, of which Lake Pedder is a…
Listen in the app4The Protest Movement — A Political Awakening
Standing here, you are standing at the epicenter of a social revolution. The campaign to save Lake Pedder was more than just a local protest; it was a 'political awakening' for a generation of Australians. …
Listen in the app5Edgar Dam — Engineering on a Fault Line
One of the most concerning aspects of the current Lake Pedder impoundment is the location of its infrastructure. The Edgar Dam, one of the three structures holding back the lake, sits directly atop the 'Lake Edgar fault.' When…
Listen in the app6The Restoration Campaign — Restoring Hope
In recent years, the conversation around Lake Pedder has shifted from mourning to restoration. The 'Restore Lake Pedder' campaign is a multi-generational effort aimed at draining the impoundment and returning the original lake to…
Listen in the app7The Wilderness Context — Southwest National Park
Lake Pedder does not exist in a vacuum; it is the gateway to the Southwest National Park, a vast and largely untouched wilderness that forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The park is a landscape of…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey at Lake Pedder, we are left with a landscape that is as much a mental space as a physical one. It is a place that challenges us to consider our relationship with the natural world and the prices we are…
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What is Lake Pedder?
Lake Pedder is a place in 태즈메이니아주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 태즈메이니아주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -42.9333, 146.1333 |
| Last updated |