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| Lower Nihotupu Reservoir |
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Looking south, the reservoir from the Waitakere Ranges Visitor Centre.
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| Location |
Auckland, North Island |
| Lake type |
Reservoir |
| Basin countries |
New Zealand |
| Surface area |
52.9 ha |
| Water volume |
4.6 million m³ |
The Lower Nihotupu Reservoir (or Lower Nihotupu Dam) is one of five reservoirs in the Waitakere Ranges that supply water to Auckland. Completed in 1948, the reservoir covers an area of 52.9 hectares and has a capacity of 4.6 million cubic metres.[1] The reservoir is managed by Water Care Services Limited, a council owned company.
[edit] References
- ^ Waitakeres (from the Water Care Services website. Accessed 2008-02-10.)
