CANNING DAM WALL VIRTUAL
The Canning Dam and reservoir are a major source of fresh water for the city of Perth. The dam is situated on the Darling Scarp and is an impoundment of the Canning River. The dam is noted for its innovative structural and hydraulic design that was considered to be at the forefront of concrete gravity dam design at the time of construction in from 1933 to its completion 1940. The Canning Dam was Perth's primary water supply up until 1961 when other sources of fresh water were tapped, such as the Serpentine Dam.
The listed coordinates take you to the dam gatehouse, midway across the dam wall on the upstream side, While not open to the public, the gatehouse - with its International Stripped Classical detailing on its piers - is considered historically significant.
To log this virtual cache you must complete the following:
1. At GZ, you will see two large square iron access covers set into the dam wall floor. What is the wording on these covers? (Four words)
2. Take a photo of youself or a personal item with the dam gatehouse clearly visible behind you and add it to your 'FOUND' log..
(Answer to be sent to the CO within 7 days of logging the cache, please).
Virtual Rewards 4.0 - 2024-2025
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