Morwell Power Station and Briquette Works stand as a reminder of Victoria’s industrial past, once a key player in power generation and briquette production. Built in 1949 by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), this facility was an ambitious project designed to harness the region’s abundant brown coal reserves.
Originally intended to house four briquette factories, the project faced setbacks, with only two completed by 1956. Despite challenges—including an unexpected reliance on Yallourn coal—Morwell Power Station became a major cogeneration facility, producing up to 180MW of electricity and over 1,000,000 tons of briquettes annually at its peak.
For decades, the site was a crucial part of Victoria’s energy infrastructure. However, declining demand led to the gradual closure of the briquette factories, culminating in the shutdown of the final operating turbine on September 8, 2014.
This collection captures the abandoned industrial landscape of Morwell Power Station in stunning photography art, preserving its legacy before it fades from history.
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