An environmental study for the dam was carried out between 1989 and 1990.
In 1909 the construction work for the first dam started.
Ground was broken for the dam on May 21, 1966.
It is famous for the dam with the same name.
No environmental and social impact assessment for the dam has been published so far.
However it was widely reported that the building costs for the dam would total A$333 million.
The other two generators will make power for the dam itself.
Oh, and please make sure there is fresh hay down for the dam.
Concrete for the dam was first placed on September 3, 1965.
The fill work for the main dam lasted from 1987 to 1990.