The Lake and Changes
Making of the Lake
Dr Peter Dowling and several residents speak about the vision for and construction of Lake Burley Griffin, from the selection of a suitable site by surveyor Charles Scrivener, to the influence of Prime Minister Menzies on its construction, and the excitement of watching it finally 'magically' appear...
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Changes
In this extended compilation, past Acton residents and Canberra locals share their feelings on how the area has changed since the construction of Lake Burley Griffin. There were many varied responses, ranging from opinions on how the lake has directly impacted on Acton, to its influence on Canberra more broadly. Read more