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141 The Internationally Acclaimed Paddington Reservoir GardensPaddington Reservoir Gardens was officially opened on Sunday 29 March 2009. The Paddington Reservoir Gardens won an International Architecture Award in July 2010 recognising the Garden's as one of the world's most significant new architecture projects. The park on the reservoir roof has been completely reconstructed and a stunning new sunken garden has been established in the reservoir's western chamber. Some vibrant graffiti art has been preserved in the eastern chamber, which provides a new space for community and cultural activities. Special lighting highlights the beautiful new timber work and stunning stone of the reservoir. New stairs and viewing platforms now provide access to the chambers. Designed by the City Engineer, Edward Bell, the Paddington Reservoir was built between 1866 and 1878 and was a key element in Sydney’s early water supply. The reservoir served Sydney well until it was finally decommissioned in 1899. Paddington Reservoir Gardens142 1801 Fort - Middle HarbourOvergrown with scrub and hidden 15m above Sydney Harbour the 1801 Fort has been opened to the public after too many years of neglect. The Fort was built by convicts to deal with a fear of the French. Now Sydney Harbourside walkers have access to the historic defence structure known as 1801 Fort. The sandstone fort, at Middle Head in Sydney Harbour National Park, is a cut rock battery that forms part of a network of tunnels and gun emplacements. Convicts began building the fort in 1800 to allow military personnel to fire down on vessels attempting to enter the harbour between Sydney's North and South Heads. The track to 1801 Fort can be accessed from the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust car park on the corner of Chowder Bay Road and Middle Head Road, Middle Head. 1801 Fort Middle Harbour |
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