Location Name - Walka Water Works
Scobies Lane
Oakhampton Heights 2320

Council: Maitland City Council
Region: HUNTER
Location ID: 15233

Phone 1:0429 621 918

Website:
https://www.mymaitland.com.au/place/walka-recreation-and-wildlife-reserve/
https://www.maitland.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-12/Filming%20Policy%202023.pdf (Maitland City Council Filming Policy)
https://www.maitland.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-06/Filming%20and%20Photography%20Application%20Form%202023%20-%20interactive.pdf (Maitland City Council Filming and Photography Application Form)

Email: [email protected]

 
Styles: Period 1800s

Description:
The National Trust complex features its pumphouse with striking chimney and ornate brickwork and is one of the largest and most intact 19th Century industrial complexes in the Hunter Valley. Built between 1882 and 1887 to cope with the rapidly increasing population of the Newcastle area and the need for a safer, reliable water supply. The site features, the main pumping house with striking chimney and ornate brickwork, a large storage area. sandstone reservoir wall, settling tanks and filter beds used to purify water.

Jurisdictions::
Maitland City Council

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