Valley Lake #2 - Clifftop Traditional Cache
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Valley Lake #2 - Clifftop
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This cache, pwags' seventh hide, is located near the second major
entrance to one of Melbourne's newest housing estates, "Valley
Lake". It is the second cache to be placed at Valley Lake, with
more to follow.
History of Valley Lake
Formerly a basalt quarry, which was closed in 1976, this huge hole
in the ground was the subject of a bitter battle between the
Kennett government and local residents. At one stage, approval was
granted for this site to be used as a toxic dump, however strong
opposition from locals in Niddrie and Keilor East resulted in the
decision being overturned in 1999. In 2000, the Bracks Government
announced that the site would be used for housing development, with
30% of the land reserved as open space. The first blocks of land
were auctioned in May, 2006. Further land releases will continue
over the coming months and years.
The cache
This cache was originally a micro, but following further
development of the site, it was upsized on 1 June 2009 to a 200ml
clip-top camouflaged Sistema, hidden in a new location that will
still give you a spectacular view over Valley Lake, with the
Melbourne city skyline as a backdrop. Take a seat and enjoy the
view!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Haqre naq ba
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