Beneath the towering coal bunkers of the White Bay Power Station Boiler House, an intricate web of pipes, chains, and steel structures tells the story of a long-dormant process. Each element once had a vital role in the seamless flow of fuel, directing coal into the mills below.
Suspended chains, now rusted with time, once controlled the bunker openings, regulating the descent of coal for combustion. The chutes, now covered with makeshift plywood, are a stark reminder of the hazards left behind in an abandoned industrial space.
At the heart of the image, a megawatt gauge sits frozen at zero, a silent indicator of a power station that once fed Sydney’s transport network. The surrounding steel framework, weathered but standing, captures the resilience of an era defined by precision engineering.
Printed on museum-quality archival paper, preserving every fine detail and tonal contrast for an impactful statement piece.