Our visit on May 31, 2015.
As a
result of the Tronoh Company dredging for gold on the Ovens River,
Harrietville has been left with a lake of significant proportions. The
lake is really in two parts joined by a narrow neck of water. The main
lake is 100 by 80 metres and the smaller lake is about 100 by 40 metres
and up to 30 metres deep, and is situated within 1 kilometre of centre
of the town.
Over the last 13 years the community has commenced to
develop the lake for community and tourist recreation, preserving its
history and heritage for future generations. We believe it to be the
most significant historical site and have the potential of being a major
tourist attraction in the upper Ovens Valley.
Lake Tronoh is the
largest man made body of water in the Ovens valley, the lake is
surrounded by steep mountains on the southern and easterly sides,
adjacent to the east branch of the Ovens River.
Its current development
with walking tracks, picnic tables, B.B.Q. and swimming facilities,
along with its historical interest and native revegetation sets it as a
major tourist attraction.
School groups use the lake for water
activities such as canoeing and swimming. The lake has been stocked with
native fish such as Yellow belly and cod, and attract fisherman daily.
Howdy Bob, beautiful reflections in the lakes here bob captured superbly by your photos, would be a very interesting place to explore, thanks for sharing and best regards! Michael
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