Paddington Reservoir, Heritage garden in Oxford Street, Paddington, Australia.
The Paddington Reservoir Gardens features preserved 19th-century brick chambers with iron columns, sunken gardens, lawns, and elevated walkways across multiple levels.
Built between 1866 and 1878, this water reservoir served Sydney's elevated suburbs until 1899, when the larger Centennial Park Reservoir took over operations.
The gardens host regular community gatherings and exhibitions, maintaining its role as a central meeting point in the Paddington neighborhood.
Visitors can access the gardens daily through Oxford Street entrances, with nearby bus stops and parking facilities available for convenient transportation.
The reservoir's transformation preserved original architecture while creating an underground garden space, mixing Victorian industrial elements with contemporary landscape design.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.88530,151.22700
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:58
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