A disused 1891 railway tunnel is now a thriving underground mushroom farm
In short: When Dean Smith purchased a property in Mount Rumney, he discovered a forgotten railway tunnel on his land. Today, that subterranean space has been transformed into a productive mushroom farm, showcasing how an unconventional environment can become a perfect habitat for specialty fungi.
The tunnel, located east of Hobart, was originally constructed in 1891 and served as a railway passage until operations ceased in 1926. Decades later, the site found a new purpose after a suggestion from a professional in the mushroom industry led to its conversion into a cultivation space.
The farm currently produces a variety of mushrooms, including oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus), shiitake (Lentinula edodes), turkey tail (Trametes versicolor), and lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus). This unique project highlights the potential for repurposing historical infrastructure for modern horticultural use.
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