Depicts the final stages of construction, as well as the tow, launch and placement of the substructure for the first offshore production platform for the North West Shelf Project. The aim of the project is to develop a natural gas field to supply power for domestic and industrial use in Perth and southwest Western Australia. Narrated by John Waters. Suitable for secondary years 7-12.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507715
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Western Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Gas, Natural
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Gas, Natural - Pipe lines - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Power resources - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)