McTavish reservoir, Underground water reservoir and park near McGill University campus, Montreal, Canada.
The McTavish reservoir contains 37 million gallons of water within natural rock walls, featuring pump houses designed in Châteauesque architectural style.
Montreal constructed the reservoir between 1852 and 1856 after a devastating fire destroyed half of the city's houses due to water supply issues.
The reservoir grounds include the Rutherford Park synthetic field, which serves as a recreational space for McGill University students and local residents.
The facility maintains water supply infrastructure for Montreal while providing public access to green spaces from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM daily.
The construction site's cliff face now functions as a winter ice climbing location, adding recreational value to this industrial infrastructure.
Location: Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
Inception: 1932
Architectural style: châteauesque
GPS coordinates: 45.50553,-73.57878
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:23
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