Prison cells unearthed below pool highlight Tasmania's convict past

Prison cells unearthed below pool highlight Tasmania's convict past


After World War II, the rest of the yard was filled to house a memorial swimming pool for the town, burying a part of local history beneath it. Brad Williams, the manager of the Heritage Projects team within the council, said they were forging ahead to restore what remained of the complex. Mr Townsend said it was "just sheer luck" that the construction of the pool in the 1950s did not compromise the structure of the site.

Author: Scout Wallen


Published at: 2025-05-17 22:31:29

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