Glenbrook Lagoon

Glenbrook Lagoon is a fresh water lagoon located in Glenbrook, New South Wales at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Bordered by suburban-style streets and houses on four sides, it serves as a reminder of the areas historic bush past. Best known for being discovered by William Lawson, William Wentworth and Gregory Blaxland on their crossing of the Blue Mountains in 1813,[1] the waterhole was later used to cool the engines of the early trains.[2] The ruins of the stationmaster's house can be seen in the bushland to the north of the lagoon.

In 2006, the Blue Mountains City Council commenced a lagoon restoration project, removing weed infestations.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Places of Interest > Glenbrook Lagoon". Glenbrook Blue Mountains. Archived from the original on 2009-01-23. http://www.webcitation.org/5e34eDJJE. Retrieved 2009-01-23. 
  2. ^ "Glenbrook Lagoon". Sydney Surrounds. Archived from the original on 2009-01-23. http://www.webcitation.org/5e34r6xPR. Retrieved 2009-01-23. 
  3. ^ "Glenbrook Lagoon Restoration Project". Blue Mountains Living Catchments. Blue Mountains City Council. http://www.webcitation.org/5e350VvK4. Retrieved 2009-01-23.