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Lillydale Lake
An aerial view of the constructed wetlands, 2023
Lillydale Lake is located in Melbourne
Lillydale Lake
Lillydale Lake
Location of the recreational lake
in Greater Metropolitan Melbourne
Map
Interactive map of Lillydale Lake
CountryAustralia
LocationLilydale, Melbourne, Victoria
Coordinates37°45′57″S 145°21′11″E / 37.76583°S 145.35306°E / -37.76583; 145.35306
Purpose
StatusOperational
Construction began1988
Opening date1990
Built byMelbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
OperatorMelbourne Water
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarth fill dam
ImpoundsOlinda Creek
Length440 m (1,440 ft)
Reservoir
Surface area28 ha (69 acres)
Maximum water depth3 m (9.8 ft)
Lillydale Lake Park
An aerial view of the parkland and playgrounds
TypeUrban park
LocationSwansea Road, Lilydale
Nearest cityMelbourne
Coordinates37°45′56″S 145°21′24″E / 37.76556°S 145.35667°E / -37.76556; 145.35667
Area100 ha (250 acres)
Opened7 July 1990 (1990-07-07)
OperatorYarra Ranges Council
Visitorsc. 1 million (in 2023)[1]
StatusOpen

The Lillydale Lake[a] is a reservoir, artificial lake, and constructed wetlands created by an earth-filled embankment dam across the Olinda Creek, located in Lilydale, approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) to the east of the Melbourne central business district, in Victoria, Australia. Following flooding of the Yarra Valley in 1984, the 28-hectare (69-acre) reservoir was created in 1990 to assist with flood mitigation.

Surrounding the reservoir is the Lillydale Lake Park, a 100-hectare (250-acre) urban park with extensive recreational facilities.

The reservoir and wetlands are managed by Melbourne Water and the park is managed by the Yarra Ranges Council since 1990.[3]

Overview

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Since settlement in the 19th century, low-lying areas of Lilydale were susceptible to flooding from the Olinda Creek.[4] In 1969, the local council proposed a 65-hectare (160-acre) urban park, followed by several more proposals. However, due to a lack of funds, the proposals did not proceed. Following floods of the Yarra Valley in September 1984, construction of the lake was proposed to prevent future flooding and provide recreational facilities.

The 440-metre-long (1,440 ft) earth-filled dam wall was built between 1988 and 1990 and created a resultant 28-hectare (69-acre) reservoir. The ruins of the 1850s Cashin's flour mill are situated at the northern end of the dam wall.[5]

The 100-hectare (250-acre) urban park was officially opened to the public on 7 July 1990.[2] There are over 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) of shared trails, a community room and meeting facilities, a monster playground,[6] toilets, barbecues and a picnic area. A boat launching ramp provides for non-powered boating. There are also two off-leash dog exercise areas.[7]

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Notes

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  1. ↑ The name "Lillydale" is the earliest colonial spelling of the location and was named after the former Shire of Lillydale; not the town of "Lilydale".[2]

References

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  1. ↑ "Lillydale Lake Master Plan: Overview". Yarra Ranges Council. 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Lillydale Lake hits 30 year milestone". Mirage News. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Lillydale Lake". Yarra Ranges Council. Archived from the original on 27 August 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  4. ↑ "Lillydale Lake". teachit.acreekps.vic.edu.au. Archived from the original on 3 October 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
  5. ↑ "Cashin's Flour Mill" (PDF). Yarra Ranges Council. Archived from the original (brochure) on 28 March 2011.
  6. ↑ "Lillydale Lake". family-getaways-melbourne.com. 28 August 2020.
  7. ↑ "Lillydale Lake". Doggo - Where Dogs Go To Play!. Archived from the original on 7 March 2011.

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