Invercargill Water Tower
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S 46° 24.456 E 168° 21.645
59G E 297146 N 4857278
Sited in Invercargill, New Zealand the Watertower stands as a prominent landmark for this city.
Waymark Code: WMEFA
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 06/08/2006
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Situated on Elles Road at the Southern End of Queens Park this water tower stands as part of the history that is Invercargill.
From 1861 on improvement to the town's water supply was advocated, but the water works did not open until 1888. The impressive water tower, built in 1889, is 42.5 metres high. It was built on the highest point on the original Town Belt on the south west corner of Queens Drive and Gala Street. Its only duty now is for its water to give sufficient pressure in the water mains in the city if the electric power supply to the pumps were suddenly interrupted.
It continues to be an important landmark and those who climb to the top gain a splendid view over the city. It is open for visitors on Sundays and public holidays between 1.30 and 4,30 pm. At a cost of $1.00 for adults and $0.50 for children visitors may climb the steep 112 steps.
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