South Para Reservoir
South Para reservoir was built in 1958 to supply rapidly growing urban and industrial areas. Construction began in 1949, taking nine years for completion due to a lack of funds and resources after World War II.
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About the South Para reservoir
South Para reservoir is the second largest reservoir in South Australia. Due to its size and location in the catchment area, it fills infrequently.
Capacity: 44.8 gigalitres
Open to the public: Yes
Location of the South Para Reservoir
Total South Para Reservoir level
- 47
- 40
| Capacity, volume and rainfall levels across reservoirs supplying metropolitan Adelaide, compared to last month last year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (GL) | Volume this week (GL) | Volume this week (%) | Volume this week last year (GL) | Average Volume this month (GL) | Rainfall this week (mm) |
| 44.8 | 21.1 | 47 | 18 | 21.7 | 0.00 |