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Vartry Water Treatment Plant

Vartry Water Treatment Plant

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Vartry Water Treatment Plant

Name: Vartry Water Treatment Plant
Rating: 2

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Location: Wicklow, Ireland

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1. Vartry Water Treatment Plant – Old Stone Building loop from Roundwood

7.19km

01:50

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of the Reservoir Outlet – Old Stone Building loop from Roundwood

16.4km

04:13

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Roundwood Stores – Old Stone Building loop from Roundwood

8.38km

02:09

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Damiano 🇮🇹

April 1, 2024

The Vartry Reservoir scheme involved the partial redirection and damming of the Vartry River, the building of a series of water piping and filtering systems (and related public works) to carry freshwater to the city.

Between 1862 and 1868 the lower reservoir was formed by constructing an earthen dam across the valley of the River Vartry after a Dublin Water Works Committee was established to develop a new water supply to Dublin and suburbs. The committee was chaired by Dr. John Gray who actively promoted what would become the "Vartry scheme". The scheme was formally opened on 30 June 1863.

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Vartry Water Treatment Plant

1. Vartry Water Treatment Plant – Old Stone Building loop from Roundwood

2. View of the Reservoir Outlet – Old Stone Building loop from Roundwood

3. Roundwood Stores – Old Stone Building loop from Roundwood

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