Water Conservation

Tour the East Water Tower

The history

The State Heritage listed East Water Tower was commissioned on 19 September 1902 as Bundaberg's first reticulated water supply.

The tower is the only known cylindrical brick water tower in Queensland.

Take a look around the East Water Tower in Bundaberg!

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The present

Today the East Water Tower has been decommissioned but remains relevant through its continued use as a communications tower, cutting an imposing and iconic figure on the Bundaberg CBD skyline.

Standing eight storeys high, the tower's unique design ensures it continues to be adored by residents and visitors alike as a state heritage listed building and engineering marvel.

Take a look at the drone footage below that was taken during a structural assessment in 2019.

You can read more about how Council is using drone technology to survey assets in the resources below.

 

Resources

Our Water Stories - National Water Week 2022