Lower Prospect Canal Reserve

The Lower Prospect Canal Reserve extends 7.7 kilometers through suburban Sydney, featuring walking trails, native flora, and diverse wildlife species throughout its corridor.

The canal, constructed between 1880 and 1888, served as a vital water supply system for western Sydney until 1995, when an underground pipeline replaced it.

The reserve contains remnants of Cumberland Plain Woodland, preserving native plant species including Grey Box, Forest Red Gum, and Spotted Gum trees.

Visitors access the reserve via William Lawson Drive, where they find parking areas, restroom facilities, and designated picnic spots with barbecue equipment.

The canal engineering required precise calculations, resulting in a gradual decline of only 77 centimeters over its entire 7.7-kilometer length.

Location: New South Wales

GPS coordinates: -33.83100,150.93800

Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:03