TUAN WEST NO. 6


Tower Number Maryborough No. 6
Department QPWS
Work Centre ?
Region South East Exotic
Previous District Maryborough
Elevation (ASL) ?
Easting
Northing
474778.00
7157659.00
Height 25m + 2m cabin
24m
Construction Timber (4 legs)
Steel (4 legs)
Cabin size ?
Public access to site ?
In use since 1958 - 1981
1981 -

Photos © Queensland DPI Forestry and used with permission (taken in 1958)

The original tower was in 5 sections with cabin inside poles to window sill. Internal stairs, landings and rails to external deck and access.
It was demolished and replaced with a 24m steel tower in 1981. It looks over Plantation timber.

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Construction


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