The Water's Edge in Holroyd
History Week 2008
Water is an important resource for all communities, including Holroyd City Council. An integral part of Sydney's water supply system flows through our local government area, via the Upper and Lower Canals, part of the Upper Nepean Water Scheme. The construction of this infrastructure in the 1880s brought jobs and a temporary population boom to our area.
Few of our area’s natural waterways exist in their original state, with many of Holroyd’s creeks now being turned into covered or above ground concrete channels. The transformation of these creeks was done to improve hygiene for the local community and to help reduce local property damage due to flooding.
Holroyd Council has catered for the recreational needs of its residents through the building of three swimming centres, through the transformation of former tile and brickwork sites into public recreational parks complete with artificial lakes and ponds, and a walkway showcasing indigenous artworks along Prospect Creek, our Council’s southern border, for the enjoyment of local residents and the wider community.
We hope you find these images interesting. If you would like more information about any of the topics described in the photos, or of our photo collection, please contact Council's Local Studies Librarian at stephen.coppins@holroyd.nsw.gov.au, or phone 02 9840 9789.
Holroyd City Council Library Service is always looking to expand our Local Studies collection to help improve our community's knowledge of the development of Holroyd. If you have any photos or documents describing Holroyd’s natural and social history, the Library Service is happy to copy and return your original items.