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Inverted Syphon Traditional Cache

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inspicio: As there has been either no response from the cache owner, no cache to find or log to sign, or it has been a number of months since the last owner note I am archiving this cache to keep from continually showing up in search lists and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.

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Hidden : 4/9/2007
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

There's a reason why aqueducts have been replaced by underground pipes.


Built in 1883 to carry Sydney's drinking water from Prospect Reservoir to Pipe Head, Greystanes (Boothtown) Aqueduct burst in 1892, and had to be rebuilt and reinforced with tie rods. You can still see some of these rusty, metal bars scattered around under the arches.

In 1907, Boothtown Aqueduct was bypassed by a concrete inverted syphon (underground pipe!) and sat unused until 2001, when it was converted into a bike track. Now you can walk or cycle the entire length of this heritage-listed aqueduct, admiring the views and the graceful arches, and feeling glad that we no longer rely on such a fragile structure for our drinking water.

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