Waterworks

First Waterworks is established Geelong for many years drew its water supply from pumps on the Barwon River, and a tank in the Market Square. From 1856, a private system delivered water from the river to Malop Street, the railway station, and railway Pier. However, a large fire at Eastern Beach, in 1862, highlighted the need for more efficient water storage. The town council appointed a committee and pressured the Government for a permanent waterworks, and on June 15th 1866 the first sod was turned at the Stoney Creek Reservoir. It will be capable of holding 13.65 million litres of water ||
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