Why is it called Pittwater?
They used the river as an important source of food and a place for trade. Pittwater was named Pitt Water in 1788 in honour of William Pitt the Younger, the then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom….
| Pittwater | |
|---|---|
| Etymology | William Pitt the Younger |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
Can you swim in Pittwater?
Enjoy your swim! Water quality is suitable for swimming almost all of the time, with very few potential sources of faecal contamination.
What aboriginal land is Pittwater?
Pittwater and the Northern Beaches area was formerly known as Guringai country, the land of the Garigal or Caregal people. The Aboriginal Heritage Office issued a report in 2015 titled “Filling a void.
Where does Northern Beaches get its water from?
More than 85% of Sydney’s water supply relies on rain. Although it may be raining on the coast, droughts are caused by dam catchments not receiving enough water.
Is Pittwater in the northern beaches?
Northern Beaches Council has five wards – Pittwater, Narrabeen, Frenchs Forest, Curl Curl and Manly.
Who discovered Pittwater?
“THE finest piece of water I ever saw . . . of sufficient extent to contain all the navy of Great Britain” was how Governor Phillip described Pittwater in 1788.
Are there sharks in Pittwater?
February-March is the peak season for sharks in Sydney. It’s hot, humid, cloudy and it’s extremely fishy. We can’t emphasise this enough right now, but swim in the shark netted bathing areas in Sydney Harbour and Pittwater and other local estuaries. Keep your dog out of the water.
Can you swim in Lane Cove River?
Swimming in the Lane Cove River isn’t recommended because of its snags and pollution but even so, the wooded valley is green and idyllic. This area, we learn, is the birthplace of the Australian timber industry.
Which dam is Sydney’s most important source of water?
Warragamba Dam is Sydney’s largest dam. It provides about 80% of Greater Sydney’s water supply. The dam collects water from the Wollondilly and Coxs river systems and forms Lake Burragorang behind the dam wall. Warragamba Dam is 65 kilometres west of Sydney in a narrow gorge on the Warragamba River.
Which dam does my water come from?
Where your water comes from. Every day, we supply about 1.5 billion litres of drinking water to over 5.3 million people in their homes and businesses. About 80% comes from Warragamba Dam. The rest comes from a mix of other dams, the Hawkesbury–Nepean River and Sydney Desalination Plant at Kurnell.
What LGA is freshwater in?
Northern Beaches Council
Freshwater, New South Wales
| Freshwater Sydney, New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Area | 1.8 km2 (0.7 sq mi) |
| Location | 17 km (11 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD |
| LGA(s) | Northern Beaches Council |
| State electorate(s) | Manly |
Which council is Artarmon in?
City of Willoughby
Other commercial centres are the suburbs of Willoughby, St Leonards and Artarmon….City of Willoughby.
| City of Willoughby New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Mayor | Gail Giles-Gidney |
| Council seat | Chatswood |
| Region | Metropolitan Sydney |
| State electorate(s) | Willoughby Lane Cove |