PowerWorks

PowerWorks PowerWorks is a centre dedicated to the power industry with educational and interactive displays. Other days by appointment. Entry $5.00 for adults.

PowerWorks has been gifted to the local community by AGL Loy Yang, GDF Suez Hazelwood and Energy Australia Yallourn. PowerWorks Holdings Ltd, a not-for-profit community organisation, manages PowerWorks on behalf of the community. The voluntary Board of PowerWorks Holdings Ltd are dedicated to making the facility an exciting, major tourist attraction; a unique place where visitors can gain an accur

ate, balanced understanding of energy, electricity, brown coal history, development and future uses of this state asset. PowerWorks is open on the 1st and 3rd Saturday's each month, except for Public Holidays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Children under 15 years are free. Concession Card Holder, Seniors Card and Students over 15 years $2.50. Ample car and coach parking. Please Note PowerWorks will not open on 'Code Red Days'

19/06/2026

VISITORS CENTRE “OPEN”: Saturday 20th June 2026 (1pm to 3pm)
Our Visitors Centre, situated at Ridge Road, Morwell will again be “OPEN” tomorrow Saturday, 20th June, from 1pm to 3pm.
As always, visitors will be warmly welcomed and should allow at least an hour to take full advantage of all features.
The “visitors experience” will be a memorable one as the Visitors Centre displays the history of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria’s coal production and electricity generation industry in the Latrobe Valley.
The broad range of inter-active “hands-on” and static displays “on show” aim to provide visitors of all ages, with a greater understanding of the electricity generation industry, since coal was first discovered in the Latrobe Valley in 1873, through to the current “privatisation” era.
“Self-guided” tours, over the Visitors Centre’s two floor levels are available, and included also, is the opportunity to experience a short power industry video presentation, which is screened in our comfortable theatrette.
Ample car parking is available, which includes panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
ENTRY FEES: $5.00 for adults. Children under 15 years are free. Concession Card Holder, Seniors Card and Students over 15 years $2.50.
NOTE: Card facilities available
Our next “OPEN DAY” will be Saturday 4th July 2026 (1.00pm to 3.00pm)

05/06/2026

POWERWORKS VISITORS CENTRE
“OPEN”
Saturday 6th June 2026
(1pm to 3pm)
PowerWorks, which is located at Ridge Road, Morwell, just up the hill from the Dredger 21 exhibit, will again be “OPEN” tomorrow from1.00pm. Visitors will be very warmly greeted by our friendly Visitors Centre volunteers.
PowerWorks aims to provide visitors with a good educational understanding of the growth of the electricity power generation industry journey over the years, since coal was first discovered in the Latrobe Valley in 1873, through to the current era of privatisation of the power industry.
“Self-guided” tours, over our Visitors Centre’s two floor levels are able to be experienced and included, is the opportunity to experience a short power industry video presentation, which is screened in our comfortable theatrette.
Also included are a broad range of inter-active “hands-on” and static displays “on show” for visitors of all ages to experience.
Ample car parking is available, which includes panoramic views of the surrounding area.
ENTRY FEES: $5.00 for adults. Children under 15 years are free. Concession Card Holder, Seniors Card and Students over 15 years $2.50.
PowerWorks next “OPEN DAY” will be on Saturday 20th June, 2026 (1.00pm to 3.00pm)
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01/05/2026

POWERWORKS VISITORS CENTRE
“OPEN”
Saturday 2nd May 2026 (1pm to 3pm)
Come along and visit our PowerWorks Visitors Centre tomorrow at Ridge Road, Morwell, to enjoy a nostalgic and educational power generation experience. Visitors will receive a very warm welcome from our Visitors Centre volunteers.
The Visitors Centre provides everyone with a good historical understanding of the electricity industry “journey” since 1921, by the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria, especially in the Latrobe Valley.
“Self-guided” tours, over the Visitors Centre’s two floor levels can be experienced. As well, there are a broad range of inter-active “hands-on” and static displays “on show” for visitors of all ages to experience.
At the entry to Ridge Road, Dredger 21 is situated for viewing. This is one of the former “fleet” used for “coal winning” to fuel both the Morwell and Hazelwood Power Stations, along with the Morwell Briquette Factory.
Ample car parking is available, which includes panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
ENTRY FEES: $5.00 for adults. Children under 15 years are free. Concession Card Holder, Seniors Card and Students over 15 years $2.50.
NOTE: Card facilities are available!
PowerWorks next “OPEN DAY” will be on Saturday 16th May, 2026 (1.00pm to 3.00pm)
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17/04/2026

POWERWORKS VISITORS CENTRE
“OPEN”
Saturday 18th April 2026 (1pm to 3pm)
Yes, PowerWorks at Ridge Road, Morwell will be “Open” tomorrow Saturday 18th April, between the hours of 1pm to 3pm.
Come and experience the history and role of the former “State-owned” State Electricity Commission of Victoria’s coal winning and electricity generation industry in the Latrobe Valley.
“Self-guided” tours, over our Visitors Centre’s two floor levels are available. Also included are a broad range of inter-active “hands-on” and static displays “on show” for visitors of all ages to experience.
Dredger 21, which was one of the “fleet” used for “coal winning”, is also located nearby for viewing as well.
Ample car parking is available, which includes panoramic views of the surrounding area.
ENTRY FEES: $5.00 for adults. Children under 15 years are free. Concession Card Holder, Seniors Card and Students over 15 years $2.50.
NOTE: Card facilities available
PowerWorks next “OPEN DAY” will be on Saturday 2nd May, 2026 (1.00pm to 3.00pm)

03/04/2026

POWERWORKS VISITORS CENTRE
“OPEN”
Saturday 4th April 2026 (1pm to 3pm)
PowerWorks, situated at Ridge Road, Morwell, will “OPEN” its doors today Saturday 4th April between the hours of 1pm to 3pm.
Everyone who visits the Centre to learn about the history of the power industry in the Latrobe Valley will be made very welcome by our Visitors Centre volunteers.
“Self-guided” tours, over our Visitors Centre’s two floor levels are able to be experienced. Also included are a broad range of inter-active “hands-on and static displays “on show” for visitors of all ages to experience.
The aim is to provide everyone with a good educational understanding of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria electricity generation industry journey.
Dredger 21, which was one of the former “fleet” used for “coal winning” to fuel the power stations, is also located nearby for viewing as well.
Ample car parking is available, which includes panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
ENTRY FEES: $5.00 for adults. Children under 15 years are free. Concession Card Holder, Seniors Card and Students over 15 years $2.50.
NOTE: Card facilities available
PowerWorks next “OPEN DAY” will be on Saturday 18th April, 2026 (1.00pm to 3.00pm)

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20/03/2026

POWERWORKS VISITORS CENTRE
“OPEN”
Saturday 21st March 2026 (1pm to 3pm)
Our PowerWorks Visitors Centre will be “OPEN” tomorrow for visitors to learn about the history of the former SEC’s (State Electricity Commission of Victoria) coal winning and electricity generation journey in the Latrobe Valley.
All visitors will be warmly welcomed, and are invited to undertake “Self-guided” tours, over our Visitors Centre’s two floor levels. The opportunity to experience a short power industry video presentation is also included and visitors should allow at least an hour for their visit.
There are a broad range of inter-active “hands-on” and static displays “on show” for visitors of all ages to experience.
Dredger 21, which was used for “coal winning”, is also located nearby for viewing as well.
Ample car parking is available, which includes panoramic views of the surrounding area.
ENTRY FEES: $5.00 for adults. Children under 15 years are free. Concession Card Holder, Seniors Card and Students over 15 years $2.50.
NOTE: Card facilities are available
PowerWorks next “OPEN DAY” will be on Saturday 4th April, 2026 (1.00pm to 3.00pm)

06/03/2026

POWERWORKS VISITORS CENTRE
“OPEN”
Saturday 7th March 2026 (1pm to 3pm)
Our PowerWorks Visitors Centre will be “OPEN” tomorrow. All visitors will be very warmly welcomed.
Visitors will learn about the history of the former SEC’s (State Electricity Commission of Victoria) coal winning and electricity generation “history” in the Latrobe Valley.
Visitors are invited to experience Self-guided” tours within our Visitors Centre’s two floor levels. The opportunity to view a brief power industry educational video presentation is also included and visitors should allow at least an hour for their visit.
“Hands-on” and static displays are “on show” for visitors of all ages to experience.
Coal winning Dredger 21 is also located nearby for viewing as well.
Ample car parking is available, which includes scenic views of the surrounding iandscape.
ENTRY FEES: $5.00 for adults. Children under 15 years are free. Concession Card Holder, Seniors Card and Students over 15 years $2.50.
NOTE: Card facilities are available
PowerWorks next “OPEN DAY” will be on Saturday 19th April, 2025 (1.00pm to 3.00pm)

20/02/2026

VISITORS CENTRE
“OPEN DAY”
Saturday 21st February 2026
from 1pm to 3pm
Our Visitors Centre at Ridge Road, Morwell, will again be “OPEN” tomorrow for visitors to experience the power industry journey and history of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.
Our “Volunteer Guides” will make everyone welcome. Visitors should allow at least an hour for their visit.
“Self-guided” tours, over our Visitors Centre’s two floor levels are available. There are a broad range of inter-active “hands-on” and static displays “on show” for visitors of all ages to experience. Also included is the opportunity to view a short power industry video presentation, which is screened in our comfortable theatrette.
The huge structure, Dredger 21, which was used for “coal winning” purposes, is also located nearby for viewing as well.
Ample car parking is available which includes views of the surrounding panorama.
ENTRY FEES: $5.00 for adults. Children under 15 years are free. Concession Card Holder, Seniors Card and Students over 15 years $2.50.
PowerWorks next “OPEN DAY” will be on Saturday 7th March 2026 (1.00pm to 3.00pm)

06/02/2026

VISITORS CENTRE “OPEN DAY”: Saturday 7th February 2026 (1pm to 3pm)
Yes, our Visitors Centre will again be “OPEN” tomorrow.
If you are looking for an interesting tourism experience, then why not make a visit to PowerWorks Visitors Centre at Ridge Road, Morwell to gain an educational appreciation of the power generation industry history.
Entry to the Visitors Centre is off Commercial Road, and up the hill from the unique and historic coal-winning Dredger 21 exhibit.
“Self-guided” tours, over the Visitors Centre’s two floor levels are available. Also included is the opportunity to experience a short power industry video presentation, which is screened in our comfortable theatrette.
The broad range of inter-active “hands-on” and static displays “on show” aim to provide visitors of all ages, with a greater understanding of the power generation industry, since coal was first discovered in the Latrobe Valley in 1873, through to the current privatisation era.
Visitors, as always, will be warmly welcomed and should allow at least an hour to experience and take full advantage of all features on display.
Plenty of car parking is available. Panoramic views of the surrounding landscape also feature.
ENTRY FEES: $5.00 for adults. Children under 15 years are free. Concession Card Holder, Seniors Card and Students over 15 years $2.50.
NOTE: Card payment facilities available!
Our next “VISITORS OPEN DAY” will be Saturday 21st February 2026 (1.00pm to 3.00pm).

Address

Ridge Road
Morwell, VIC
3840

Telephone

+61417377645

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