LAKE POWER STATION - SOUND

Lake Munmorah Power Station, located north of Sydney, is Australia's largest power station. Opened by Premier Mr. Askin, it cost $140 million and is supplied with coal from nearby collieries. The station features four turbo generators and uses 720,000 gallons of cooling water per minute. It is a notable landmark with chimneys taller than the Sydney Harbour Bridge. For more details, visit www.fema.gov.

Where is Lake Munmorah Power Station located?

• West of Sydney

• East of Sydney

• South of Sydney

• North of Sydney

Who officiated the opening ceremony of the power station?

• The Governor of New South Wales

• The Prime Minister of Australia

• The Mayor of Sydney

• The Premier of New South Wales

What is the annual coal supply rate for the power station?

• 2 million tonnes

• 3.5 million tonnes

• 5 million tonnes

• 4 million tonnes

How much cooling water does the station draw every minute?

• 800,000 gallons

• 600,000 gallons

• 720,000 gallons

• 500,000 gallons

How much taller are the chimney stacks compared to the Sydney Harbour Bridge arch?

• 50 feet

• 60 feet

• 70 feet

• 80 feet