Lake Galletly

This lake was created in 1980 specifically as a habitat and haven for waterbirds. It is named after Jim Galletly, a former student in the 1940s who later spent thirty three years employed as a member of the staff. The lake was constructed under Jim’s direction by students studying the Wilderness Reserves and Wildlife program. The most important part of the lake’s design is the island in the middle. The water around the island provides a barrier against feral cats and other predators allowing the birds to nest and breed in relative safety.

Before the construction of this lake a small earth dam existed in this location. This too was the work of Jim Galletly. Way back in the 1950s he carried out surveys and designed a drainage system that would take excess rainwater from the main campus to the many earth dams and ring tanks in the college paddocks. He also designed and installed drainage in the paddocks to prevent them becoming waterlogged in times of high rainfall.
 

Dr Jim Galletly 2008

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