Sale Water Tower Museum
The Sale Water Tower Museum is housed inside the historic brick water tower in Victoria Park. Built in 1888, the tower was an important part of Sale's early water supply and is now a museum exploring the history of water supply in the town.
For many years Sale relied on artesian wells, which regularly failed. Water from the Thomson River was eventually delivered to the brick tower in what was then Market Square, now Victoria Park. The tower was designed by John Grainger, who also designed the adjacent swimming baths.
The original tower was eventually replaced by two later water towers. Following restoration, it was transformed into a museum where displays tell the story of Sale's changing water supply.
Visitors can also climb to the observation deck at the top of the tower for views over Sale and the surrounding area. The observation deck is reached by three flights of stairs.
Features:
Features include:
- Historic brick water tower dating from 1888
- Museum displays
- History of Sale's early water supply
- Information about artesian wells and the Thomson River water supply
- Historic photographs and interpretive displays
- Observation deck
- Views over Sale and Victoria Park
- Three flights of stairs to the observation deck
Opening Hours:
See Sale Water Tower Museum for current opening hours.
Cost:
See Sale Water Tower Museum for current admission information.
Location
Cnr Cunninghame Street and Market Street, Sale 3850 View Map
✆ 0437 296 925
Email Enquiry
Web Links
→ salemuseums.com/about-us/sale-water-tower
→ themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/en/profiles/sale-water-tower-museum
