Lake Gregory (Nuwara Eliya)
| Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya | |
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  Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya | |
| Location | Nuwara Eliya |
| Coordinates | 6°57′25″N 80°46′48″E / 6.957°N 80.780°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | Sri Lanka |
| Built | 1873 |
| Surface area | 91.2 ha (225 acres) |
| Surface elevation | 1,874 m (6,148 ft) |
| Islands | One |
| Settlements | Nuwara Eliya |
| References | [1] |
Lake Gregory sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in the heart of the tea country hill city of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was created during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873.[2] The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area.
History
[edit]The area was originally a swampy bog at the foot of the small hills that border the town. In 1873 Sir William Gregory authorised the damming of the Thalagala stream, which originates from Mount Pidurutalagala,[3] in order to make more land available for the expansion of the town.[4] In 1881 the lake was stocked with trout by C. J. R. Le Mesurier (Assistant Government Agent for Nuwara Eliya).[5][6]
In 1913 the waters of the lake were directed into a tunnel which flows to a hydro power station at 'Blackpool' between the town and Nanu Oya.[7] The power station continues to supply electricity to the town to this day. In British times Lake Gregory was used for water sports and recreational activities.
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ "Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya". Sri Lanka Travel Notes. June 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ^ Bastiampillai, B (1968). The Administration of Sir William Gregory: Governor of Ceylon, 1872-77. Tisara Prakasakayo. p. 119.
- ^ "Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya". May 2011. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ^ Blain, W. R., ed. (2 April 1992). Marina Technology: Proceedings of the Second International Conference. Southampton, UK: Thomas Telford. pp. 111–124. ISBN 9780727716897.
- ^ Conway, James (1902). Recollections of Sport Among Fin, Fur and Feather. London: Digby, Long, and Co. p. 317.
- ^ Wright, Arnold (1907). Twentieth Century Impressions of Ceylon: Its History, People, Commerce, Industries, and Resources. Asian Educational Services. p. 267. ISBN 978-812061335-5.
- ^ "D. J. Wimalasurendra : A Great Engineer and Visionary". Sunday Observer. 9 October 2005. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2015.