More than 450 hectares of previously closed off open space at Mount Bold Reservoir have been opened for recreational access with a range of new land-based activities.
Announcing the expanded recreational access, Minister for Environment and Water, David Speirs said the Reservoir – a 45-minute drive south of Adelaide – now featured a trail network of more than 10km established for hiking, running and walking, along with a new car park, picnic facilities and a spectacular lookout and viewing platform.
“The lookout area near the dam wall at Mount Bold has long been popular among sightseers and now, with expanded access to southern parts of the site, there’s even more reason to visit this wonderful space and enjoy a range of new activities,” Mr Speirs said.
“There’s two trail grades available, ensuring it’s suitable for walkers and hikers of all levels of experience and the new lookout and viewing platform – with decking built with recycled plastic – offers breathtaking views over the reservoir and Mount Lofty Ranges,” he said.
“Opening up our reservoirs has been hugely popular with more than 300,000 people visiting our reservoirs and it further enhances Adelaide’s reputation as Australia’s most liveable city.”
Mr Speirs said Mount Bold Reservoir, completed in 1937, was built to increase the water supply for metropolitan Adelaide during a period of rapid growth, functioning as a storage for water which is diverted to Happy Valley Reservoir.
He said that in a different milestone, South Australians celebrated the official opening of the Happy Valley Reservoir earlier this month with a free community event packed with live entertainment, family activities and interactive nature play.
Further information about the Mount Bold Reservoir can be accessed at this PS News link and the Reservoir Reserves website at this link.
