36-546: Sugarloaf Reservoir is a reservoir at Christmas Hills 35 km north-east of the Melbourne central business district . The structure was completed by Thiess Brothers in 1981, and has a total capacity of 96 gigalitres. Sugarloaf Reservoir includes a major pumping station and water treatment plant. Sugarloaf uses water pumped from the Yarra River at Yering Gorge and water transferred from Maroondah Reservoir via
72-481: A 640-acre (2.6 km ) grazing lease in the area in 1842, and was found after days of wandering at a rise which was subsequently named after him. The area was considered to have poor quality soil, although nearby settlers earned an income from chopping firewood in the sclerophyll forests. Gold was discovered at One Tree Hill in 1859, fuelling a brief goldrush. Quartz reef operations ended in 1864, and alluvial mining continued until 1908. The area grew considerably in
108-428: A city on 11 April 1934, but its rural space exceeded the urban area. The Heidelberg Town Hall was built in 1937. Subdivision and settlement clustered around Heidelberg Road and the Melbourne to Hurstbridge railway line , which bisected the municipality in a generally north-east direction. Along that line are Darebin , Ivanhoe , Eaglemont , Heidelberg , Rosanna , Macleod , Watsonia and Greensborough . Mont Park
144-588: A community naming competition, the name Heidelberg remained unchanged. When it was settled, Heidelberg was reached by track from Melbourne via Fitzroy North and, in 1841, the Heidelberg Road Trust was formed. As a form of Local Government, it preceded the Melbourne Town Council. By the late 1840s, the road had a toll bar at Merri Creek , and a Macadam surface. It became a tourist attraction, enhancing Heidelberg's reputation as
180-490: A desirable place for views, excursions and rural estates. Cattle overlander Joseph Hawdon built his Gothic Banyule Homestead in 1846, overlooking the Yarra Valley . The Post Office opened on 19 October 1853 as Warringal and was renamed Heidelberg in 1865. Heidelberg was proclaimed a Shire on 27 January 1871. Heidelberg's rural scenery attracted artists during the 1880s, due to the absence of public utilities or
216-548: A former mining area in northwestern Christmas Hills, is now a 143 hectare reserve managed by Parks Victoria . Its main features are Happy Valley Creek, which runs through the reserve, and the 372 m (1,220 ft) One Tree Hill in the northeast. According to the Land Conservation Council of Victoria, it has been assessed as "being of State botanical significance for its ecological integrity and viability, rarity and representation of community types", and
252-648: A free-standing centre was built in Heidelberg West in 1956, to a design by the Housing Commission which drew on American trends. The population of Heidelberg Municipality (before the severances in the 1960s) was 8,610 (1911), 34,401 (1947, excluding Greensborough ), and 60,007 (1961). The population in 1991 was 60,468. On 15 December 1994 most of Heidelberg City was united with part of Eltham Shire to form Banyule City. Evidence of Heidelberg's long history and early settlement can be found throughout
288-474: A population of deer. Vegetation ranges from grassland, having been cleared for agriculture in the decades prior to the reservoir's construction, to dry forest. The nearest public transport is by bus to Yarra Glen 9 km (5.6 mi) downhill to the east. Driving is a much more viable option, considering the time and distance taken to use public transport, and spread of the towns. Heidelberg, Victoria Heidelberg ( / h aɪ d ə l b ɜːr ɡ / )
324-541: A railway (until 1888), causing houses to be vacant, and available at low rents. Tom Roberts , Arthur Streeton , Frederick McCubbin and other members of the Box Hill artists' camp relocated to Eaglemont in 1888, forming what was subsequently named the " Heidelberg School " of Australian art. Two years later, the Chartersville Homestead was occupied for similar purposes. Heidelberg was proclaimed
360-537: A shift in the demographic profile with an increase in the number of young professionals moving into the area and an increased demand for the development of multi density housing. Private car is the main form of transport in Heidelberg. The main roads are Burgundy Street (also the main street ), Rosanna Road, Upper Heidelberg Road and Banksia Street (which flows from the Route 40 Highway ). Heidelberg railway station
396-601: A surveyed township, the name referring to an Aboriginal term for eagle's nest . Eventually, Warringal was changed to Heidelberg by a land agent, after the German city of Heidelberg . Following Anti-German sentiment during World War I , the Heidelberg City Council proposed to change the name to a British-sounding name, with the most prominent suggestion being Georgetown after British Prime Minister David Lloyd George . However, despite public debates and
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#1732791447529432-637: Is a 440- hectare reservoir which has a total water capacity of 96,000 megalitres , and was developed in the late 1970s and completed in 1981. It is managed by Melbourne Water and supplies scheme water to Melbourne's northern, western and inner suburbs. Sugarloaf is fed by the Maroondah Aqueduct and the Yarra River, and before entering the domestic water supply, water is treated at the Winneke Water Treatment Plant on
468-559: Is a suburb of Melbourne , Victoria , Australia , 11 kilometres (7 mi) northeast of Melbourne's central business district , located within the City of Banyule local government area . Heidelberg recorded a population of 7,360 at the 2021 census . Once a large town on Melbourne's outskirts, Heidelberg was absorbed into Melbourne as part of the latter's northward expansion after World War II . Heidelberg once had its own historic central business district including its own municipality in
504-666: Is based in Heidelberg at the Austin Hospital. The Austin Hospital site has recently undergone extensive renovations, and now also contains the Mercy Hospital for Women. These two facilities combined measure up to be largest hospital in Victoria. The Heidelberg Shopping Centre, known as "Burgundy Street" has recently been revived. It had become rundown in the 1980s, but a new supermarket, and many trendy cafes have made
540-541: Is home to 22 species assessed as regionally threatened, rare or restricted in the greater Melbourne area, including roosting colonies of large bent-wing bat and eastern horseshoe bat , and the powerful owl , brush-tailed phascogale and barking owl . The LCC reports that 79 bird, 24 mammal, 7 reptile and 7 frog species have been recorded in the reserve. Sugarloaf Reservoir ( 37°40′30″S 145°17′33″E / 37.67500°S 145.29250°E / -37.67500; 145.29250 ( Sugarloaf Reservoir ) )
576-557: Is in Ivanhoe. Warringal Shopping Centre (formerly known as Centro Warringal) opened in 1987. It is a compact shopping centre located on Rosanna Road, with a main entrance on Burgundy Street. The centre serves a well defined main trade area population of approximately 41,000 residents from the established suburbs of Heidelberg, Viewbank, Rosanna , Ivanhoe and Eaglemont. The opening of the Austin/Mercy Hospital has seen
612-761: Is located between Kangaroo Ground and Yarra Glen , along Eltham-Yarra Glen Road ( State Route C726 ), north of the Yarra River , in the Dandenong Ranges . In 1904, the Australian Handbook described Christmas Hills as "an excellent health resort". The locality is very hilly, with One Tree Hill in the northwest rising to 372 m (1,220 ft) above sea level, and is home to several reserves, including One Tree Hill Reserve and Sugarloaf Reservoir Park, opened in 1980 and managed by Melbourne Water . Christmas Hills owes its name to an emancipated convict and shepherd, David Christmas, who became lost on
648-630: Is located in the suburb, on the Hurstbridge line and served by Metro Trains Melbourne . A local bus transport hub services the area. There is a network of on-road and segregated bicycle facilities , including the Main Yarra Trail . Heidelberg Football Club , an Australian rules football club, competes in the Northern Football League and is based at Warringal Parklands. Heidelberg West Football Club, also in
684-483: Is operated by Melbourne Water . The Sugarloaf Sailing Club operates on the reservoir year round. The club can be found on Ridge Road off the Eltham-Yarra Glen Road. The club runs over 40 races throughout the year in four series, "Winter", "Spring", "Summer" and "Autumn". There is a strong racing fraternity at Sugarloaf who can be found on the lake on race days, rain, hail or shine. New members can use
720-410: Is permitted, there are signs posted around the reservoir stating this. This is due to the reservoir being an integral component of Melbourne's domestic water supply. There have been studies conducted that suggest that the mercury levels in the redfin (and most likely other predatory fish in the reservoir) are higher than is regarded safe for human consumption. Sugar loaf also boasts some amazing views at
756-507: The 1870s; at one point the town had two hotels, two schools, a post office and a Mechanics' Institute. The Post Office opened on 10 December 1874 as Christmas Hill, was renamed in 1913, and closed in 1974. In 1884, a primary school was built, and by 1912, when the railway from Heidelberg to Hurstbridge was built, the area had a population of 146 and had become a tourist destination, popular with Melburnians seeking "clean air and an invigorating climate". In 1893, 1939 , 1962 and 2009 ,
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#1732791447529792-555: The 2016 Census, there were 6,225 people in Heidelberg. 67.1% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were India 3.1%, China 2.8%, England 2.6% and Italy 1.9%. 69.7% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Mandarin 3.4%, Italian 3.2% and Greek 2.0%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 34.8% and Catholic 27.6%. The administration of Austin Health
828-693: The Maroondah aqueduct. Sugarloaf is important in meeting peak summer demand in the northern parts of Melbourne . In February 2010, the North South Pipeline was completed, connecting the Goulburn River to the reservoir. It is the government's policy that water from the Goulburn only be used in times of critical human need: when Melbourne's total water storages are less than 30% full on 30 November of any year. The Sugarloaf Reservoir
864-628: The Municipality. The cemetery on Upper Heidelberg Road contains some of the oldest graves in Victoria. The Heidelberg Old Cemetery, the size of a house block near the corner of St James Road and Hawdon Street, contains graves dating to 1852. Heidelberg Primary School opened in 1854, Banyule Homestead was built in 1846, St John's Anglican Church was built in 1849 and the Old England Hotel on Lower Heidelberg Road first opened its doors in 1848. All of these buildings still stand today. In
900-899: The Northern Football League, plays at Heidelberg Park, opposite Warringal. Heidelberg United is an Association football club based in the suburb, which competes in the Victorian Premier League and plays second tier to the A-League . It once competed in the National Soccer League , the precursor to the A-League, and is one of Victoria's largest clubs. Golfers play at the course of the Heidelberg Golf Club on Main Road in
936-790: The Precinct to 'Burgundy' to suggest the boundaries of the retail strip. Heidelberg Central is also home to the historic Old England Hotel. Melbourne Polytechnic has a campus in Heidelberg. The Austrian Club Melbourne, previously in Fitzroy took up its current Heidelberg premises in November 1984. Community radio station 96.5 Inner FM is located in Heidelberg, broadcasting from studios located within Warringal Shopping Centre. Public library facilities are provided by Yarra Plenty Regional Library . The nearest library
972-519: The area much more liveable; as a result, house prices have increased dramatically. "Burgundy Street" is now known as Heidelberg Central Shopping Precinct and has over 230 retail/commercial and professional businesses. Over $ 1 million has been spent over the last 7 years to upgrade the infrastructure of the Precinct e.g. Aerial bundling of overhead power lines, resurfacing of the footpaths and roadways, installation of trees, seating, bollards, bike racks and rubbish bins and painting of all street furniture in
1008-545: The area suffered from destructive bushfires . Christmas Hills today is a large area encompassing several districts. The Christmas Hills township consists of a cluster of homes, a public hall, a tennis court, a memorial park with a World War I monument and a fire brigade shed , erected after the 1939 bushfires. About one km (0.62 mi) to the west is Christmas Hills Primary School, first established in 1884, with an enrolment of 22 students in 2006. A mobile library service managed by Yarra Plenty Regional Library visits
1044-512: The boats from the club fleet without further charges. The club also conducts sailability on the first Wednesday of the month during the warmer months. Sailability is sailing for all including the young, the elderly and disabled, uses dinghies which are unsinkable, uncapsizable and good fun. Sugarloaf Reservoir is also a very popular waterway for recreational fishing. Rainbow and brown trout , redfin , roach and European carp can be caught in these waters all year round. No natural bait or berley
1080-522: The community, parked at the school regularly. Rob Roy ( 37°38′56″S 145°17′10″E / 37.64889°S 145.28611°E / -37.64889; 145.28611 ) in the western part is used for a range of hill racing events by the MG Car Club of Victoria. It was first established in 1937 by motoring enthusiasts and the Light Car Club for hill-racing motorbikes and cars and
1116-637: The dam wall, and Ridge Park to the North. Several walking trails can be used with permission of Parks Victoria. Watercraft are only permitted to launch from the Sugarloaf Sailing Club on the north bank, and sail boards, keel boats and/or craft with cabins, cooking or toilet facilities are not permitted on the Reservoir. The area is home to eastern grey kangaroos , echidnas , wedge-tailed eagles , crimson rosellas and other wildlife including
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1152-472: The former City of Heidelberg . Heidelberg lends its name to the Heidelberg School , an impressionist art movement that developed in and around the town in the late 19th-century. The land at Heidelberg was sold by Crown auction in 1838, making it one of the earliest rural allotments in Australia, as Melbourne was founded only three years earlier. By 1840, Warringal had been established as
1188-560: The peaks of the loops of the reservoir where you can see all the way to the CBD. Christmas Hills, Victoria Christmas Hills is a town in Victoria , Australia , 35 km (22 mi) north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District , located within the Shire of Nillumbik local government area . Christmas Hills recorded a population of 365 at the 2021 census . Christmas Hills
1224-493: The south bank of the reservoir to World Health Organization guidelines. The main dam is 89 m high and 1,050 m long. Around the reservoir is the Sugarloaf Reservoir Park , which opened in 1982 and is managed by Parks Victoria. The park's entrance, open during most daylight hours, is 1.2 km (0.75 mi) off Eltham-Yarra Glen Road. Barbecue and picnic facilities are available at Saddle Dam, south-east of
1260-676: Was reached by a spur line from Macleod. Heidelberg West , then and now unserved by a railway, was sparsely settled until the 1950s, when it was built on by the Housing Commission of Victoria . It also provided the site for the athletes' village for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games . By the 1970s, the residential development of the Heidelberg Municipality was complete, except for some areas in Viewbank and Lower Plenty . The shopping areas were mostly strips, but
1296-527: Was utilised as a venue well into the postwar years. Initially a dirt track, it was fully bitumenised in 1939. It was burnt out in 1962, and abandoned. The MGCC took out a lease on the property in 1992, and rebuilt all the facilities, running the first meeting of the "modern era" in February 1993. One Tree Hill ( 37°37′59″S 145°18′36″E / 37.63306°S 145.31000°E / -37.63306; 145.31000 ( One Tree Hill ) ) ,
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