An integral part of the Dam Operators Forum is the inclusion of site visits within the program, offering a valuable opportunity to step beyond the forum room and experience dam operations firsthand. Join us as we explore some of Perth’s most significant water infrastructure, including Mundaring Dam, Canning Dam, and Wungong Dam, gaining practical insights while connecting with peers in a real-world setting.
PPE Requirements
Long Sleeve top, Long Pants, Enclosed shoe but safety boots preferred. Safety glasses and a wide brim hat. Hi Vis shirt or vest preferred but not essential.
| 12.30 - 13.30 | Depart the Duxton for the Mundaring Dam Site Tour | |
| 13.30 - 15.30 | Arrive at Mundaring Dam and split into two groups Group 1: Museum Tour (40mins) → Dam Tour (1.20hr) Group 2: Dam Tour (1.20hr) → Museum Tour (40mins) |
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| 15.35 - 15.45 | Reassemble and board coaches | |
| 15.45 - 17.00 | Return to the Duxton | |
Mundaring Weir is both a vital source of water for Western Australia and a lovely place to visit. Here, you can discover the fascinating history of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme while immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the Darling Ranges. Mundaring Dam is a mass concrete gravity dam located on the Helena River approximately 35km east of Perth. The original dam wall was constructed between 1898 and 1903 as part of a scheme to supply water to the Goldfields. The raised dam wall is 72m high above the lowest level of foundation and 41m high above the downstream ground level. The dam crest is approximately 308m long and the dam wall impounds a storage of 63.6GL.
| 8.30 - 9.30 | Depart the Duxton for the Canning Dam Site Tour | |
| 9.30 - 11.30 | Arrive at Canning Dam and commence a guided site tour, including: - Gate House - Top of the Wall Tour (Anchor Hats, if available) - Gallery - Guard Valves - Photo opportunity at the base of the dam |
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| 11.30 - 11.40 | Reassemble and board coaches | |
| 11.40 - 11.50 | Depart Canning Dam for the Wungong Dam Site Tour | |
| 11.50 - 13.30 | Arrive at Wungong Dam and commence a guided site tour, including: - Top of the wall and intake tower |
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| Lunch will be provided during the tour | ||
| 13.30 - 14.30 | Depart for Perth Airport | |
| 14.30 - 15.30 | Return to the Duxton | |
Located on the Canning River approximately 33km from Perth, this dam combines scenic beauty with fascinating Western Australian history and is one of our most important reservoirs. Canning Dam plays an important role in the supply of safe drinking water to the Perth Metro. Canning Dam is a 66m high concrete gravity dam concave in shape with a crest length of approx. 466m. The dam was constructed between 1933 and 1940 on a rock foundation.
Wungong Dam is located on Wungong Brook approximately 30km south-east of Perth. Constructed between 1975 and 1979, Wungong Dam is a 65m high earth core rockfill dam with a crest length of 460m. The reservoir has a storage capacity of around 60GL at the spillway crest level and is a major water source for the Integrated Water Supply Scheme.