• The Many Schemes of JJC Bradfield

  • Jun 10 2024
  • Length: 1 min
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The Many Schemes of JJC Bradfield

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  • John Job Crew Bradfield was one of the defining engineers of early 20th century New South Wales. In this episode we discuss the man's contribution to Sydney's water and transport systems and his largely unrealised vision to completely reshape the hydrology of inland Australia. As unlikely as that might sound, proponents of Bradfield's eponymous scheme continue to reference him to this day as they call for massive water diversion programs to fulfill their own nation building fantasies.

    Further reading:

    The City and Suburban Electric Railways and Sydney Harbour Bridge - JJC Bradfield (1924)

    Watering Inland Australia - JJC Bradfield (1941)

    The Revised Bradfield Scheme (1981)

    Bradfield, 75 Years On (5 part blog series) - The Strategic Week
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