Public access to Beaconsfield Reservoir

The Petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council that the Victorian State Government and Melbourne Water have kept the Beaconsfield Reservoir locked away from public view for decades and they are now planning to drain most of the reservoir, demolish a substantial part of the dam wall and continue to keep it locked up.

The Petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council call on the Government and Melbourne Water to maintain Beaconsfield Reservoir's current water level of 8.85 metres, retain the historic dam wall at its current height, open the surrounding parkland to public access and turn the reserve into a public park with facilities provided to enhance its accessibility and useability.