Lake Weeroona
Appearance
Lake Weeroona | |
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![]() Lake Weeroona with board walk in background | |
Location | Bendigo, Victoria, Australia |
Coordinates | 36°44′48″S 144°17′29″E / 36.7466°S 144.2914°E |
Type | Man-made lake |
Lake Weeroona is a man-made lake in the city of Bendigo, Victoria.[1]
History
[edit]Lake Weeroona was commissioned in 1878 under the supervision of William Guilfoyle, the art director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens.[1] Originally a mine, the then Mayor of Bendigo Mayor Duggall McDougall envisioned the creation of a lake and reserve in its place.[1]
Location
[edit]Lake Weeroona is north of the Bendigo central business district on the corner of Nolan Street and Napier Street.[2] It is set on 18 hectares.[2]
Features and amenities
[edit]Lake Weeroona is home to the Bendigo Rowing Club and The Boardwalk Restaurant. A large enclosed playground, toilets and barbecues are available for public use.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "City of Greater Bendigo Lake Weeroona". Bendigo.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Lake Weeroona". Bendigo Tourism. Retrieved 11 August 2015.