When was the mushroom tunnel built

The path leaves the railway bed short of the tunnel, ascending a narrow ridge separating the weed choked, water-logged cutting, from a water course. You cannot enter the tunnel. Stick to the track, it's a lot easier! Above the portal, a track leads south to the old tramway route, built to carry materials to the Glenbrook Gorge tunnel site. The tramway crosses Explorers Rd just east of the primary school, and continues to Bluff Lookout. Just west of the lookout, you can find remains of a funicular railway descending into Glenbrook Gorge.

More bushwalking opportunities A copy is held at Springwood Library. History Construction of the tunnel deviation commenced in April , with a siding being built off the existing line, to a point above where the eastern portal would be located, for delivering construction materials. Web Hosting Proudly Sponsored by. For people travelling the journey was tedious, slow, uncomfortable and often downright dangerous. In the Colonial government decided to extend the railway southwards, to include Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale and Marulan, and to then terminate at Goulburn.

Under the direction of Engineer-in-Chief John Whitton, the work was completed in , giving a total distance from Sydney to Goulburn of approximately miles km. Between Mittagong and Bowral there lies Mount Gibralter. As there was no more accessible way around, the railway engineers required the boring of a deep tunnel through one side of the Gib, so as to provide a workable gradient for the railway line. The contract for constructing the tunnel between Mittagong and Bowral for the single line railway, awarded to the firm of Wolf and Humphreys under the title of contract number four, started in Shafts were sunk at different points of the course to be taken.

The three deepest shafts were 48 metres , and feet deep, respectively. Drives were commenced at the foot of each shaft. As it was dug and blasted, the shale and sandstone rubble was loaded into skips. The skips were hauled to the top and then the rubble was removed and dumped beside the line on the Mittagong side. Fresh air was pumped into the working area during excavation.

Previously, mushrooms were typically grown inside clear plastic bags. The equal exposure to light meant that the mushrooms fruited all over, which made it harder to harvest without missing some.

But ours is a high-value crop. Exotic mushrooms are attractive because the production process is chemical-free, low-energy and uses waste material', says Dr. Please check opening hours and any booking requirements before visiting and stay safe.

Remember to check in with the QR Code, show your proof of vaccination when required, wear a mask indoors unless eating and keep at a safe, social distance. Skip to content Search Search Search. The Mushroom Tunnel.