The Parsons turbine looms in a long row, its massive exhaust ducts curving overhead, cloaked in rust and graffiti. Once vital to Sydney’s rail and tram network, this powerhouse of industry transformed high-pressure steam into mechanical energy, driving the city’s transportation system forward.
Now, time has settled over the space. The checker plate flooring, once bustling with engineers, is rusted and worn, littered with the remnants of its past. Along the turbine’s side, valve handles remain in place, frozen in stillness. Light pours through towering windows, casting shadows over the corroded metal and peeling paint, highlighting the stark beauty of industrial decay.
A compelling artwork for lovers of industrial history and urban exploration, preserving the grandeur of White Bay Power Station’s forgotten machinery.