Burwood Sewer Vent

The Burwood Sewer Vent features an octagonal pedestal with a circular shaft rising 5.5 meters above ground level, incorporating radiating concrete ribs and decorative bands.

Built in 1919 by the Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage, the ventilation stack addressed gas management needs following the 1916 opening of Homebush Bay Abattoir.

The sewer vent structure demonstrates early 20th-century civil engineering practices and represents advancements in public health infrastructure within New South Wales communities.

Located at Railway Parade, this functional ventilation system allows gases to escape from the sewer network while serving the surrounding municipality of Burwood.

This reinforced concrete structure stands as one of only two such ventilation stacks in the Sydney Water system, featuring neo-classical console brackets beneath a projecting cornice.

Location: Municipality of Burwood

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1919

GPS coordinates: -33.87549,151.09791

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:21