Ice Pump

Directions to Story Point 6 From Avoca Primary School, do a U-turn. Turn left into North Street. Turn left into Rutherford Street. Almost immediately, on your right, you will see an industrial engine. Park safely. Pause the video to take a closer look. Play to learn more.

It is industrial art. This ammonia compressor was used to supply the town with ice. It is particularly associated with the rabbit plagues of the 1950s. The freezing works had the capacity to freeze 6,000 rabbits. Over $150,000 was paid to local sportsmen to catch rabbits.