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Lake Weeroona

Lake Weeroona

Lake in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Lake Weeroona is a man-made lake in the city of Bendigo, Victoria.[1]

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History

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

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

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

  1. [1]
    "City of Greater Bendigo Lake Weeroona". Bendigo.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  2. [2]
    "Lake Weeroona". Bendigo Tourism. Retrieved 11 August 2015.


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