Warragamba Dam was truly an experience the Year 8 geographers enjoyed. Year 8 classes 8M, 8K and 8NA got to do many activities throughout the day. Each year 8 class had a rotation of 3 activities. Field sketch, water testing and the Exhibition. Through these activities year 8 was provided with many interesting Warragamba Dam and Water facts. These facts included help from WaterNSW. The name Warragamba originally comes from the Aboriginal words “Warra” and “Gamber” which means “water running over rocks.” Warragamba Dam was first beginning to construct in 1948 and after many years of hard work, it finished in 1960. Unfortunately 15 men lost their lives while building the Dam, due to all the dangerous equipment. Warragamba Dam wasn’t an easy job though, it took about 1800 workers to build the dam. Although there were some downsides in regards to Warragamba Dam, there are many astounding facts that live up to today.

Warragamba Dam is approximately 4 times the size of Sydney Harbour. Warragamba Dam is Sydney’s largest water supply Dam. The information that Year 8 learnt was really educational and beneficial for them to know since there topic is “Water in the World”.

Overall, the teachers and students really loved the trip to Warragamba Dam. Not only was it educational but we had a fun time with friends. Warragamba Dam was very worthwhile and hope to go again!

A few ways to save water would be: taking shorter showers, turning the tap off when not in use, heading to the car wash rather than wasting a whole lot of water from the hose, using the low flush for the toilet and much more. We feel extremely lucky to be living in a country that provides water for us.

But please SAVE and RESPECT WATER!!! A precious resource

Tahlia B & Ceina