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

Lake Weeroona
Lake Weeroona with board walk in background
Location of the man-made lake in Australia.
Location of the man-made lake in Australia.
Lake Weeroona
LocationBendigo, Victoria, Australia
Coordinates36°44′48″S 144°17′29″E / 36.7466°S 144.2914°E / -36.7466; 144.2914
TypeMan-made lake

History

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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

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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

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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

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