Dams of Greater Sydney and Surrounds - Shoalhaven
The Shoalhaven Scheme, which was built in the mid 1970's, was designed as a dual-purpose water supply and hydro-electric power generation scheme.
Water from Tallowa Dam, Fitzroy Falls and Wingecarribee reservoirs is used to supply local communities and supplement other SCA storages during drought. Power generation involves regular exchange of stored waters between Lake Yarrunga, Bendeela Pondage and Fitzroy Falls Reservoir.
This booklet provides information on the history of the Shoalhaven Scheme, its features and how it works, as well as recreational facilities at the dams.
