Bendigo Gas Works, 1860-1973
Description
Coal Gas was manufactured here from 1860 to 1973.
The original works were constructed during 1859-1860 under the direction of engineer Alexander K Smith and developed in a period of growth by W A Simco, General Manager 1922-1939.
The works were operated by the Bendigo Gas Company until purchased by the Gas and Fuel Corporation in 1958 at which time they were supplying 3,500 consumers.
The site is an internationally significant example of an entire provincial Gasworks.
Division
Marker Type
- HEM: Historic Engineering Marker (to 2008)