Tarago Reservoir, lake in Australia
Tarago Reservoir is a large water body in Victoria surrounded by forests and open land, stretching across a wide area. The dam holding the water is constructed from rock with a clay core and supplies water to towns on the Mornington Peninsula and the Westernport region.
The reservoir was built in 1969 and expanded in 1971 to provide water supply to the region. After being disconnected from Melbourne's water network due to quality issues, it was reconnected in 2009 following a major drought, once a new treatment plant was completed.
The reservoir's name comes from an Aboriginal word reflecting the land's heritage. Visitors can see how the place serves as a gathering spot where local residents connect with nature and spend time with their families on weekends.
You can walk or drive around the outer areas of the reservoir during daylight hours while following rules that protect the water supply. Access to the inner catchment areas is restricted to preserve water quality.
The reservoir's catchment spans over 11,000 hectares of healthy forest that naturally helps keep the water clean. This vast forest coverage surprises visitors expecting developed areas and draws rare bird species that most people overlook during their visits.
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