Prospect Hill Reservoir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prospect Hill Reservoir |
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| Location | East of Prospect Reservoir, Prospect, City of Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Elevation | 116 metres (381 feet) ASL |
| Built | 1934 |
| Architect | The Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage |
| Architectural style(s) | Egyptian Revival architecture |
| Owner | Sydney Water; Water NSW |
| Official name: Prospect Hill Reservoir (Elevated) | |
| Type | State heritage |
| Designated | 14 August 2000 |
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The Prospect Hill Reservoir is also known as the Prospect water tower. It is a special water tower located in western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. This tower was built in 1934. It is one of the few concrete water towers in Sydney that looks like ancient Egyptian buildings. The tower helps provide water to nearby communities.
History of the Water Tower
Before this tower, another reservoir was built nearby in 1915. That older reservoir was taken down in 1936.
In 1957, a second water tower was built right next to the Prospect Hill Reservoir. This newer tower is a darker grey and a bit taller.
Later, in the 1960s or 1970s, a roof was added to the Prospect Hill water tower. This roof helps keep the water inside cleaner and safer to drink. In August 2000, the tower was officially listed on the New South Wales Heritage Database. This means it is an important historical site.
Design and Structure
The Prospect Hill Reservoir has a unique design. It looks similar to other reservoirs built around the same time, like the Dural Reservoir (1938) and the Berowra Reservoir (1939).
All these towers have sides that get narrower as they go up. They also have special doorways at the bottom and top. These doorways are designed with an Egyptian style.
At the top of the tower, there is a platform with a steel frame. A staircase leads up to this platform. The tower also has features like a davit (a small crane), handrails, and special rooms for water valves. Water is pumped into this tower from the main Prospect Reservoir.
Location and Views
The Prospect Hill Reservoir is located inside the Prospect Nature Reserve. You can find it on Reservoir Road, just east of the larger Prospect Reservoir. However, the public cannot visit the tower directly.
The tower is surrounded by beautiful Australian bushland. It sits on one of the highest points of Prospect Hill. Because it is so high up, you can see the tower from the Prospect Highway and other areas nearby. Its location on a steep, elevated edge makes it easy to spot.
