Photo circa 1970s of the beginning of Reservoir Valley showing pipes on the left and a firebreak going up the hill overlooking Nikau Creek Gully. The grassy expanse is now integrated into Richard Prouse Park.
Photographer: Jeremy Foster.
Pipes and Park 1970s
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