History

The land which became the suburb of Reservoir was first surveyed by Robert Hoddle in 1837 and was formed from parts of both the Jika Jika Parish and Keelbundoora Parish.

The Rose Shamrock Hotel opened on Plenty Road in 1854. Reservoir Post Office opened around 1921.Reservoir became a suburb at this time with the name coming from the three water reservoirs first built in 1863, collectively known as Preston Reservoir, which continue to form part of the fresh water to Melbourne’s inner and western suburbs.

In 1914 Thomas Dyer Edwardes donated an area of 34 acres of land to the people of the former City of Preston. This land was developed into Edwardes Lake Park. Between 1919 and 1939 swimming was officially permitted with the presence of the Preston Lifesaving Club and regular demonstrations of swimming and lifesaving techniques during this time.

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