Main Outfall Sewer, Canberra

Canberra’s first main sewer runs underground past here for about eight kilometres to the former sewage treatment works at Weston Creek (formerly called Western Creek). As with modern systems, the sewer was built to ensure health and safety of the growing population and to avoid odours and water pollution downstream.

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Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type	Engineering Heritage Marker (EHM)
Award Date	28 April 2012
Heritage Significance
Nomination Document	Available here.
Ceremony Booklet Ceremony Report	Available here.
Plaque/Interpretation Panel Image	Available here.

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References:
Hood, David, Speech for unveiling of Interpretation Panel, 28 April 2012.