1671 Japoonvale Rd (Old Bruce Highway) PO Box 88. As of December 2009, excess power has been fed into the grid. He used it to supply power for the park’s lighting, pumps, refrigeration and cinema. The hydro-electric system utilised in Paronella Park was the earliest application of hydro-electric technology in North Queensland, and as such is both rare and significant as an example of … Mena Creek, Queensland 4871. The town of Mena Creek also used some of the electricity. Paronella Park is now operating off electricity generated by the waterfall using a 1933 hydro electric system! It is privately owned and operated and Eco accredited. Hydroelectric plant In 1933, Paronella installed a hydro-electric plant, the first (privately owned) in Queensland, on the waterfall in the park. Hydroelectric plant In 1933, Paronella installed a hydro-electric plant, the first (privately owned) in Queensland, on the waterfall in the park. For many years the Paronella’s invited the public to join them in their Spanish inspired castle complete with North Queensland’s first Hydro Electric pump, that powered the 13-acre site. Paronella Park is the site of Queensland’s 1st privately owned hydro electric plant The Cairns Post covered the story in this article.

The town of Mena Creek also used some of the electricity. Paronella Park Stunningly magnificent insight into North Queensland culture at the beginning of the 20th century to now. National Heritage and National Trust listed Paronella Park has received many Queensland tourism award, and Eco accredited. Fax: 61 7 4065 3022

The public enjoyed visiting the Castle from 1935 when it opened until 1946. Paronella Park has received multiple Queensland tourism awards, is State and National Heritage listed and is a National Trust listed property. Ph: 61 7 4065 0000. (First privately owned hydro … The Hydro Restoration Project of 09/10 got the Park's original hydro electric system back in action. The system was refurbished in 2008/09, costing over $400,000.

He used it to supply power for the park's lighting, pumps, refrigeration and cinema. Sustainability - Hydro Electric Power Plant. Today Paronella Park is generating its own electricity using a 1930s hydro electric system, the first in North Queensland.