Upper Nepean Scheme
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The Upper Nepean Scheme is a series of dams and weirs in the catchments of the Cataract, Cordeaux, Avon and Nepean rivers of New South Wales, Australia. The scheme includes four dams and two weirs, an
Wall of the Cordeaux Dam, one of the dams in the Upper Nepean Scheme
Cataract reservoir at full capacity, discharging through spillway
Detail of Cataract Dam spillway
Outlet works at Cataract Dam
Botany Water Reserves
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The Botany Water Reserves is a heritage-listed area that was historically used as part of Sydney's water supply system. It is located at 1024 Botany Road, Mascot, New South Wales, Australia. The site
Upper Nepean Scheme
…infrastructure are individually listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. By 1867, Sydney was outgrowing the water supply available from Botany Swamps and the Governor (Sir John Young) appointed a Commission to recommend a future water supply. In 1869, the Commission recommended the Upper Nepean Scheme…
Heritage boundaries
Engine House c.1872. The base of the chimney remains at the site.