Waddamana

Waddamana is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Central Highlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 64 kilometres (40 mi) north of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census has a population of 4 for the state suburb of Waddamana.[1] It is a former 'hydro-town', at the foot of the southern side of the Central Plateau of Tasmania.

Waddamana
Tasmania
Waddamana
Coordinates42°07′S 146°44′E
Population4 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7030
Location
LGA(s)Central Highlands
RegionCentral
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal Division(s)Lyons
Localities around Waddamana:
Miena Shannon Steppes
London Lakes Waddamana Steppes
London Lakes Victoria Valley Victoria Valley


History

Waddamana was gazetted as a locality in 1973.[2]

It flourished with a population of over 100 in the early 1900s when the power plant situated there was being built.[3] Waddamana Post Office opened on 18 August 1913 and closed in 1971.[4]

It contains two decommissioned hydro-electric power stations (see Waddamana power stations), one of which is a museum, and several cottages, most of which are only used by guests. Schools often take their students to Waddamana for camps. It has gained a reputation for its harsh weather - it often snows and icing was a problem when the hydro plants were still in use.[5]

The Tasmanian Aboriginal name waddamana means 'noisy water'.

Geography

Lake Echo forms part of the western boundary. The River Ouse flows through from north to south.[6]

Road infrastructure

Route C178 (Waddamana Road) passes through from north to south-east. Route C177 (Bashan Road) starts at an intersection with C178 and runs south until it exits.[2][7]

See also

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Waddamana (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Waddamana". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 13 September 2020. Select “Search”, enter 1294F, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Rackham, Sarah and Woodberry, Joan (editor) (1981) Hydro construction villages. Volume one. Waddamana, Shannon, Tarraleah Hobart: Public Relations Department, Hydro-Electric Commission
  4. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  5. http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_095018.shtml Nearest climate records are for Tarraleah and Butlers Gorge.
  6. Google (13 September 2020). "Waddamana, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  7. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.


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