description Lake Burragorang Overview
Lake Burragorang is a major man-made reservoir located in New South Wales, Australia, created by the impoundment of the Warragamba River. Formed following the completion of the Warragamba Dam in 1960, it serves as the primary drinking water supply for the greater Sydney metropolitan area. The reservoir is situated within a protected catchment area that restricts public access to maintain water quality for the region.
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What is Lake Burragorang used for?
Lake Burragorang is the reservoir behind Warragamba Dam and supplies most of Sydney's drinking water. It is part of the water-supply system managed for the greater Sydney region.
When was Lake Burragorang created?
The reservoir formed after Warragamba Dam was completed in 1960. Flooding the Burragorang Valley created the large artificial lake now known as Lake Burragorang.
Where is Lake Burragorang?
Lake Burragorang is in New South Wales, west of Sydney, within the Blue Mountains and surrounding catchment area. The reservoir lies behind Warragamba Dam on the Warragamba River.
Can the public visit or boat on Lake Burragorang?
Public access is restricted because the lake is a protected drinking-water source. Recreational boating and ordinary lakeside access are not generally available in the same way as at a public recreation lake.
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