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Lake Weeroona

Coordinates: 36°44′48″S 144°17′29″E / 36.7466°S 144.2914°E / -36.7466; 144.2914
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Lake Weeroona is a man-made lake situated in the city of Bendigo, Victoria.[1]

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 situated north of the Bendigo CBD 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.

References

  1. ^ a b c "City of Greater Bendigo Lake Weeroona". Bendigo.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  2. ^ a b "Lake Weeroona". Bendigo Tourism. Retrieved 2015-08-11.

36°44′48″S 144°17′29″E / 36.7466°S 144.2914°E / -36.7466; 144.2914

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