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Come along and discover the story of Geelong's earliest major reservoir, Upper Stony Creek Reservoir #1, opened in 1873.
On this walking tour led by Barwon Water, you’ll have a chance to check out Geelong’s earliest major reservoir, Upper Stony Creek Reservoir #1 (opened in 1873) including the imposing water tower, the original caretakers cottage, and walk along the embankment, which at the time of construction was one of the highest in the world.
A bus will take us to the reservoir, a pleasant 45 minute drive from Geelong. All up we’ll be walking around 1 kilometre over unmade paths with some inclines, so a reasonable level of fitness is needed. We’ll be leaving Geelong Library & Heritage Centre at 9.30am and will return by around 12.30pm. The walking tour itself takes around 1 hour, and there will also be time for a quick BYO cuppa and snack. Public toilets are available at the reservoir and the library.
Ensure you register to attend as places are limited!
Where to meet - Out the front of Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (51 Little Malop Street Geelong).
What to bring - Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, sturdy walking shoes, jacket if needed, water bottle, thermos of tea and snack.
| Mon, Feb 23 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Tue, Feb 24 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Wed, Feb 25 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Feb 26 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Fri, Feb 27 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Sat, Feb 28 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Mar 01 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
The Geelong Regional Library Corporation acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin nation, and the Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Maar nations as the Original Owners of the lands on which our library services operate. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and celebrate First Nations Peoples of this land as the custodians of learning, literacy, knowledge and story.
