Bankstown Reservoir

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Bankstown Reservoir built?1920
2. How tall is Bankstown Reservoir?Elevated on reinforced concrete piers
3. What is the location?Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia
4. What is the material?Reinforced concrete
5. What is the Bankstown Reservoir and why is it important?The Bankstown Reservoir is a big water tower in Bankstown that stores clean water for Sydney. It has been working for more than 100 years and helps keep the city supplied with safe drinking water.
6. How old is the Bankstown Reservoir?Construction started in 1918 and finished in 1920, so the reservoir is more than a hundred years old.

Reticulation Network: The system of pipes that distributes water from a reservoir to homes and businesses.
Topography: The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
Artisanal: Made with skill and care by a craftsperson, often by hand.
Civil Engineering: The branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of public works.