Swan Lake

Statement of Significance

The place has historic value as it is representative of a substantial
natural feature that previously existed within Bayswater. It has
historic associations with the early civic duties of the Roads Board.

Physical Description

Swan Lake is a shallow ornamental lake with sloping reed covered banks surrounded by regular plantings of young weeping willows and an expanse of lawn. Part of the lake is covered with tall rushes that provide cover and nesting sites for water birds.

History

The present Swan lake is the remnant of an important natural feature which originally spread over a wide area of land including the Bayswater Oval. Draining Swan Lake was the first drainage work of the Roads Board. This commenced in 1902 by extremely laborious methods. The original drain was lined with bricks from Walkenden's brickworks. The whole area around the remaining part of the lake was very fertile and was occupied by Suey Sang's garden, a Bayswater institution.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity - Low (greatly reduced in area by drainage works)
Authenticity - Moderate

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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