Hollis Reservoir, Reservoir in Trinidad and Tobago
Hollis Reservoir is a large water basin in Valencia on Trinidad's eastern side, created by a concrete dam built between 1934 and 1936. The water comes from the nearby Quare River and rainfall from surrounding mountains and flows daily to towns like Arima and Port of Spain.
The dam was built starting in 1934 and completed in 1936, becoming the oldest structure of its kind in Trinidad. It was constructed during Sir Claud Hollis's leadership, whose name it bears, and has shaped water supply and community development since then.
The name comes from Sir Claud Hollis, who led the government when the reservoir was built. The place has become a quiet spot where visitors can observe nature and understand the region's history through this structure.
Visitors can walk near the dam, have picnics, and watch birds with binoculars. Swimming, fishing, and hunting are not allowed to keep the water clean and protect the environment.
Around 90 bird species visit or live there, some year-round and others only during winter months when escaping colder regions. This variety makes the place a preferred spot for bird watchers and nature lovers.
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