Wattle Grove Lake
Wattle Grove Lake | |
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![]() ![]() Wattle Grove Lake | |
Location | Wattle Grove, Sydney, Australia |
Coordinates | 33°56′57″S 150°56′26″E / 33.9492°S 150.9405°ECoordinates: 33°56′57″S 150°56′26″E / 33.9492°S 150.9405°E |
Type | Reservoir |
Catchment area | Georges River |
Managing agency | Delfin & Liverpool City Council |
Built | 1990 |
Islands | 1 |
Wattle Grove Lake is an artificial lake in suburb of Wattle Grove, Sydney, Australia.[1] It was constructed by Delfin in 1990 along with the surrounding Wattle Grove residential development.
Wattle Grove Lake lies within the Georges River catchment and the Liverpool District subcatchment.
Parkland[]
The lake is completely surrounded by Lakeside Park. The parkland includes two play areas and several fitness areas. There is a 15-minute walking trail that circles the lake.
Wildlife[]
Wattle Grove Lake includes a wildlife reserve, providing home for a variety of water birds. There is an wildlife island (innaccessable to humans) that houses ducks, swans and many other types of birds
A variety of fish live in the lake, including eels, etc.
Fishing, boating, and several other activities are strictly prohibited in the lake to protect wildlife.
References[]
- ^ "Creeks, rivers and wetlands: Wattle Grove Lake". liverpool.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
- Lakes of New South Wales
- Artificial lakes of Australia
- New South Wales geography stubs