5 /5 Debi Slinger: The Truganina Explosives Reserve is an interesting place in Altona and well worth a visit when they are open - which isnt often. The building itself is still owned by the government and listed for heritage.
It was originally in operation in the turn of the last century to around 1962 and was built to store explosives for the mining and construction industry. It still has plenty of sheds but the jetty is no longer there although you can still see the narrow-gauge railway line at the rear of the property along the walking/cycling path.
Over the years there has been some discoveries of the first nations people residing in the area with stone artifacts dating back 6,500 years.
Its interesting that the name of Truganini is the name of the last true Aboriginal Tasmania (1812-1876) and wa the daughter of the tribal elder Mananga of the Aborignes of Bruny Island.
