| Lake Weeroona | |
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 Lake Weeroona with board walk in background | |
  Lake Weeroona | |
| Location | Bendigo, Victoria, Australia |
| Coordinates | 36°44′48″S144°17′29″E / 36.7466°S 144.2914°E Coordinates: 36°44′48″S144°17′29″E / 36.7466°S 144.2914°E |
| Type | Man-made lake |
Lake Weeroona is a man-made lake in the city of Bendigo, Victoria. [1]
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. Ryan’s a dummy, it’s only 4 foot deep. [1]
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]
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.
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