PHT Site Visit: Guillemard Reservoir
Date: 24th June 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 9am – 12pm
Water plays an important role in the early days of Penang. George Town became a favored port of call along the East-West route because of its clean, fresh water. Reservoirs, aqueducts, and a wide range of water infrastructure were constructed to provide water to the inhabitants on the island, as well as calling ships (Read more here)
In celebrating Penang’s water heritage, PHT is organizing a series of site visits to important water infrastructures on the island, and the mainland, to build better awareness and appreciation of these historic structures. Our first visit will be to the Guillemard Reservoir, a unique double-pond reservoir located along the Vale of Tempe, constructed in 1929 to provide water supply to new areas of Tanjung Tokong and Tanjung Bungah.
Details of the site visit can be seen below.
Note: As Guillemard Reservoir is a restricted area, prior registration is necessary. Walk-ins will not be permitted to participate in the site visit.
