Prospect Nature Reserve, Nature reserve and water catchment area in Western Sydney, Australia
Prospect Nature Reserve is a 325-hectare protected area in Western Sydney that contains native woodland, many animal and plant species, and the Prospect Reservoir for water storage. The land brings together natural habitat and water supply infrastructure within one managed space.
The reserve was established in 2007 and includes the Prospect Reservoir, which started operating in 1888 as Australia's first earthfill embankment dam. This early water storage project was a turning point in the country's infrastructure history.
The reserve sits on Country that belongs to the Darug people, and the Cumberland Plain Woodland here displays Grey Box, Forest Red Gum, and Spotted Gum trees that define the landscape. These trees are what visitors see when they walk through, shaping how the place feels.
Andrew Campbell Reserve provides access to recreation areas near the Prospect Reservoir with picnic tables, playgrounds, and restrooms reached via William Lawson Drive. This is a good spot for spending time outdoors and exploring the property.
The area holds Sydney's largest igneous rock formation, a dolerite intrusion that shapes its geological makeup. Most visitors never see this underground feature, yet it influences the physical character of the place.
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