Lake Weeroona Precinct

Other Names

Lake Weeroona and Environs (Gas Works) ,  Lake Weeroona Precinct (Lake Weeroona and Environs)

Location

Lake Weeroona BENDIGO, GREATER BENDIGO CITY

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

Lake Weeroona, dating from c 1874 and continuously maintained as a public park and recreation reserve is of local/regional significance:

- as a reserve for significant exotic and native plant species;

- for its role in providing passive and active recreation to the citizens of Bendigo and neighbouring areas;

- for its role in demonstrating the social and recreational activities associated with water and boating;

- for its aesthetic setting and layout and association with the nearby Bendigo Gad Works site.

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Lake/ Pond