Lake+Claremont+50+years+ago

=The Lake Claremont Area 50 Years Ago = ===In 1955 the council, in the face of strong opposition from the Royal Historical Society, initiated steps that resulted in the swamp being renamed Lake Claremont. ===

===From the late 1950's to the late 1960's, Claremont Town Council reclaimed large areas of the lake to deal with refuse disposal and to "beautify" the region. Claremont Public Golf Course is one result. Scotch Collage also reclaimed land for playing fields. The shape of the lake at the moment is due to these actions. The area of the lake is much higher than the bed of the lake and the banks are quite steep. The new grassed areas and storm water drainage contribute significantly to water levels and water pollution. ===

=Yargine Track Map=