Tumut 3 pipeline inlet structure

The Tumut 3 Pipeline Inlet Structure, situated at Talbingo Reservoir in New South Wales, Australia, is a pivotal component of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme. This concrete inlet structure channels water into six large pressure pipelines, each 488 meters long and 5.6 meters in diameter, leading to the Tumut 3 Power Station. The power station, operational since 1973 and upgraded in 2012, boasts a generating capacity of 1,800 megawatts. The inlet structure is a prominent feature along the road to the Talbingo Dam and Tumut 3 complex, often mistaken by visitors for the main dam due to its conspicuous appearance.