Ben Buckler sewer vent

Ben Buckler sewer vent is a reinforced concrete shaft with a classical pedestal design that rises prominently above street level. It functions as a ventilation component of the local sewerage system with a hollow cylindrical interior.

The original brick structure from 1888 was replaced in 1910 with the current reinforced concrete design. This change reflected advances in engineering techniques that were transforming Sydney's sewerage infrastructure.

The structure shows how municipal works once blended practical engineering with classical design principles that shaped the local streetscape. Walking past it today, you see a reminder of when public infrastructure received careful architectural attention.

The vent stands directly on the street and is straightforward to locate on foot in North Bondi. Access to the interior is not available to the public as it remains an active part of the sewerage system.

This is one of the few visible surviving works that displays early reinforced concrete applications in Sydney's infrastructure. Its presence shows how engineering progress from that era remains embedded in the streets today.

Location: New South Wales

GPS coordinates: -33.88594,151.28446

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40