Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Maroondah Aqueduct turns 100 years old, 1991c

Historical information

Aqueduct of 66 km built between 1886 and 1891 between Watts River near Healesville and Preston Reservoir. Parts have been replaced by pipes.

Significance

The aqueduct formed a major link in Melbourne's water distribution system after supplies from Yan Yean Reservoir were considered insufficient in the 1870s.

Physical description

Photographic copy, text with photo of Russell Yeomans

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