Another picture from my recent visit to the Cotter Dam (see here).

This was taken through a very dirty window of the pumping station. The station was originally built in 1915, and since then….

The Pump House has undergone three major extensions in order to accommodate additional pumps, reflecting the increased demand for water as Canberra expanded. These additions have complemented the original architecture and industrial character of the building. The retention of the original pumps, electric motors and control equipment installed at each developmental stage results in the Pump House having a high
potential to interpret the progressive development of engineering technology and the history of Canberra’s water supply through the twentieth century.

ACT Heritage Council.

There was indeed some pretty cool old-school engineering technology inside. And the light was shafting across it all with quite a spectacularity.

Getting a shot of all this through glass with 110 years of accumulated grime was futile. This single shot (top) did turn out OK though IMO.

The pump house is currently undergoing a major upgrade.
I just hope they can afford to get someone to clean the windows.