Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Botany Reservoir

Reservoir built on the site of Simeon Lord's Engine Pond to augment the Botany Bay Swamps Scheme. The Botany pumping station on the western edge of the reservoir delivered water to the city.

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Milestone
Opened
1858
Name
Alternate
Engine Pond
Property
Part of
On site of
Type