Crown Street Reservoir & Site, Heritage water reservoir in Surry Hills, Australia
The Crown Street Reservoir stands at 285 Crown Street with brick perimeter walls, constructed partly into bedrock and raised by earth embankments.
Built in 1859 by Donohoe and Vaughan, this rectangular covered reservoir formed part of the Botany Swamps Scheme that operated between 1858 and 1886.
The reservoir received an Engineering Heritage National Marker from Engineers Australia, recognizing its importance in New South Wales infrastructure development.
The facility continues supplying water to Inner City Sydney, receiving supplies from both the Upper Nepean Scheme and Warragamba Dam.
The structure features waterproof bricks specifically imported for its construction and maintains most of its original components since 1859.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.88100,151.21400
Latest update: April 10, 2025 15:46
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