Lewisham Sewer Vent

The octagonal brick shaft on The Boulevarde rises nine stories high, featuring a combination of red and cream glazed brickwork with English bond courses.

The New South Wales Public Works Department constructed this ventilation structure in 1909 as part of the Northern Branch Main sewer development in Sydney.

The Victorian-era structure demonstrates the engineering standards of early Australian public works through its detailed architectural elements and construction methods.

The vent shaft continues to release gases from the underground sewage network, maintaining proper pressure levels throughout the Sydney water system.

The structure stands as the most detailed remaining sewer vent in Sydney, with original timber doors and stone transition elements still intact.

Location: Marrickville Council

Address: The Boulevarde, Lewisham NSW 2049

GPS coordinates: -33.89500,151.14940

Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:01