Winty's Patch (Central Otago) Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

TheCoddiwompler: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note

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Hidden : 1/20/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:



This is hidden just inside the boundary of a private property, placed with permission. There is no need to go onto that property as the cache is reachable from the roadside.
However if you choose to go in for a coffee, a meal or accommodation I am more than sure that you would be given a warm welcome.

ROXBURGH HYDRO

On 8 March 1949 the Minister of Works announced that a site near Coal Creek Flat had been chosen for a hydro-electric dam on the Clutha River. A temporary township – soon afterwards called Roxburgh Hydro – sprang up on Coal Creek Flat later in the same year and construction of the dam began. The river was diverted to a temporary channel during the winter of 1954, and by 1956 the main works were completed.

Here you will find the village that was established to house the staff needed to operate the nearby hydro electricity power plant after its' commissioning.
The construction village, which was situated on the opposite bank of the Clutha River, the East bank, was removed and nowadays little or anything remains to mark its' existence.

The container is a 400ml Systema Klipit with logbook and a pencil.

Congratulations ......drawp ...... FTF

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Abar arrqrq

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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