like they used to
After spotting it on a map of the area, we asked around about the old Lake Margaret hydro-electric power station. A local pointed us in the right direction noting a gate to the access road was sometimes open, and if it was we should simply drive in and have a look. Half an hour along an isolated bush track we found the gate in question, firmly locked. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
We turned around and started back, but after a few minutes a ute appeared. Knowing its destination could only be the power station, we pulled over, and it did too, a friendly guy greeting us and asking if we were out to visit the plant. He happened to be the sole operator of the station, there for routine maintenance, and asked if we'd like to come along. Of course we said yes.
The plant, more than a century old, is still operating today with a peak output capacity of 8.4 megawatts from its original Pelton turbines. We were exceptionally lucky to receive a personal guided tour!