Boothtown Aqueduct

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Photograph (c) David Powell, 1997


Photograph (c) Holroyd Council
Built 1880's and completed 1888. Located alongside Macquarie Road, Greystanes
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Part of the Lower Prospect Canal, elevated to carry the water across a valley alongside Macquarie Road, Greystanes. Named after John Booth, an early local resident.

Constructed of brick, the Aqueduct is 225 metres in length and has 22 arches, each with a 9.1 metre span. Today the Aqueduct is maintained for stand-by use. Large concrete plugs have been installed to prevent water from the canal entering the Aqueduct.

Sources:
Prospect Trust, "Back to Prospect" tour, 21/7/1996
Prospect Trust, "Back to Prospect" tour, 16/7/2000
Holroyd Council, http://www.holroyd.nsw.gov.au/photos.htm