Thank you for the video. My father Bill Gobbart was the Engineer in charge of construction of the Poatina penstock. I remember Poatina well, including the turbines at the power station & good times in the village.

Thank you for posting this fantastic video. Poatina was officially opened two days after I was born, and my late father was one of the first Operators there. I have many happy memories of the Power Station and life in Poatina village.

@colingoodman1554

2 жыл бұрын

Remember your father well. I joined the operating team at Poatina in Aug. 96 from NZ. Fantastic build and a great work place... Colin Goodman

@adamclarke7394

2 жыл бұрын

@@colingoodman1554 There's a blast from the past! I remember you well. How is the family. I guess that you're pretty happily retired now. We lost dad suddenly two years ago. I've literally just walked in the door after spending the day with mum. She's as feisty as ever, although she is slowing down a bit. Please give my best to your family, my friend.

@colettegoodman1847

2 жыл бұрын

I remember you too Adam. Very happy memories of Poatina.

@colettegoodman1847

2 жыл бұрын

Hey dad think you mean 66. 😊.

@colingoodman1554

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamclarke7394 Thanks for that Adam. Sorry to hear about your father. Yes we are all getting older. I said that I arrived in ‘96 but of course it was 1966. (Probable age related of course) Joined up today and spent an enjoyable hour looking at the old photos. Brought back a lot of pleasant memories. All the best…

Ditto to Adam’s comments. Poatina was awesome. Loved growing up there. Was a fantastic community. My dad also worked at the power station and Palmerston. Great to see the footage, thank you.

@colettegoodman1847

2 жыл бұрын

Quite sad to see how it is today though since hydro sold it. The site of the pool mainly as that pool was the best and so many happy summer days/memories