Bankstown Greenacre, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP1944
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S33° 54.327' E151° 2.383' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 318758E 6246597N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 66 m |
| Local Government Area: | Canterbury-Bankstown |
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Description
Bankstown TS726R
Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Bankstown.
Serial number is: TS726R.
Last Inspected on: January 31, 1974.
Elevation is: 90 metres.
The Trig Station is on the side of the elevated reservoir.
A trig point (also known as a Trigonometric Station) typically consists of a black disc on top of four metal legs or concrete pillar, resembling a navigation beacon. It is also accompanied by a metal disc, which is located directly below the center point of the tripod or on top of the pillar itself.
Trig points are generally located at the top of hills or points of prominence in the landscape. Many provide unique views and challenges, with some being difficult to get to.
These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps.
To log a find on the Geocaching Australia website, you will need to include a picture of the trig point, along with your GPS receiver and (preferably) yourself. Long distance / telephoto type pictures are against the spirit of this cache. You are encouraged to leave a description of your journey in your log to help others in finding the trig point.
The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies.
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Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 89.9
PID: 2950540
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
̶G̶a̶n̶g̶s̶t̶e̶l̶l̶a̶ ̶ Sunrays Florals needed to gather some flowers for a wedding this weekend and invited me along. On the way there we were right at the front of the traffic light queue at this cool water tower. How could you not see the water tower and trig! Of course I had to take a photo. I was just about to take a shot with my keys and pathtags in shot when the lights changed. How rude! Haha. Of course we had to return this way so I was able to get the shot on the way home.
The flower market was really interesting. So much bright colour and pleasant scents. And then there was the crowds of rushing florist's etc and tall trolleys full of flowers being taken to and from vans that you had to weave in and out of, and noise that accompanied them. Had the younger grandie with us. There were so many little broken off flowers and things laying around on the ground so I gave a couple to little Alfie to keep him entertained. A great little adventure really. Pics attached.
The flower market was really interesting. So much bright colour and pleasant scents. And then there was the crowds of rushing florist's etc and tall trolleys full of flowers being taken to and from vans that you had to weave in and out of, and noise that accompanied them. Had the younger grandie with us. There were so many little broken off flowers and things laying around on the ground so I gave a couple to little Alfie to keep him entertained. A great little adventure really. Pics attached.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Have driven past this trig a number of times over the last few years but without my GPS on board. Today I was on my way home from some caching down in the Shire area and managed to pull over into a car parking bay just opposite the trig on Hume Highway after turning off Stacey Street to head west to a LBH. Trig looks in good condition from here and the water tank is a classic! TFTC.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Being the 29th February 2020 & this only comes around every 4 years & I haven’t found a cache on the date yet 
– today was the day 
. I was down this way for work so did the drive to this 1 on the way home – many thanks for the nice easy trig best done on the weekend
– today was the day . I was down this way for work so did the drive to this 1 on the way home – many thanks for the nice easy trig best done on the weekendRated: for Overall Experience
Spotted this trig on the way in to Bankstown. Took the photo and then checked online and yep, it"s a trig ! Yay such an easy pick up. TFTT
As we drove towards our motel late this afternoon, we went past the Bankstown Reservoir trig. Luckily we has some red traffic lights which gave us the opportunity to get a photo of the trig point on top of the reservoir. The required photo has been added to the Gallery. Thanks for the cache.
On our way home from a caching day down in the Shire...when we spotted this trig on our way home. Luckily the co-pilot was activated and a snap was quickly made. Nice structure underneath ad well.
Out on a caching run today around the Bankstown Area and decided to focus on trig points. This was the fifth of seven trig finds this morning for the journey or destination game.
After completing the Bankstown EDM testline series of trigs I headed down the road to find this one. Parked in Beresford Ave, which is a good option outside of school drop off and pick up hours. From here I could have made this a park and snap but did hop out of the car to have a look around. This is another heritage listed water tower on a site with some very interesting history...
An extract from the heritage listing for this sight.....After Liverpool Road was constructed in 1814 it (Bankstown) began to develop rapidly, and settlements grew up along the road. Bushrangers were a problem, and in Bankstown's early days, two, Patrick Sullivan and James Moran, were hung on makeshift gallows on the site of the present Bankstown Water Tower. A few days several of their companions were also hung there. They were probably interred in nearby unconsecrated land.
The water tower itself is heritage listed for the following reason...Bankstown Elevated Reservoir has a considerable level of state heritage significance as a representative example of a common reservoir design strongly favoured by Board engineers during the early period of the twentieth century. It is the oldest elevated reservoir constructed in reinforced concrete that is still in use. At the time of its construction it was the largest elevated reinforced concrete reservoir, and symbolised the technological advancements of the time. It displays decorative and formal architectural qualities and shows a high level of workmanship and technical accomplishment. It has several features which distinguish it from other elevated reservoirs of this type, including; the central concrete access tower; the concrete footbridge connecting the tower to the walkway and which encircles the perimeter of the top bank; and the mercury U-shaped tube depth gauge. It is currently still in active service and makes a positive contribution to the streetscape of Bankstown.
Thanks for the cache Geocaching Australia
GCA Find #172
Hoping this find will move me one step closer to the destination, be that either the blue tile or my goal of 100 trigs!
“It is sometimes said [citation needed] that the game of geocaching is not about the destination it is about the journey. This game is about the choices you make in the experience of the journey or the destination.“ Find # 10 Journey or Destination games.
After completing the Bankstown EDM testline series of trigs I headed down the road to find this one. Parked in Beresford Ave, which is a good option outside of school drop off and pick up hours. From here I could have made this a park and snap but did hop out of the car to have a look around. This is another heritage listed water tower on a site with some very interesting history...
An extract from the heritage listing for this sight.....After Liverpool Road was constructed in 1814 it (Bankstown) began to develop rapidly, and settlements grew up along the road. Bushrangers were a problem, and in Bankstown's early days, two, Patrick Sullivan and James Moran, were hung on makeshift gallows on the site of the present Bankstown Water Tower. A few days several of their companions were also hung there. They were probably interred in nearby unconsecrated land.
The water tower itself is heritage listed for the following reason...Bankstown Elevated Reservoir has a considerable level of state heritage significance as a representative example of a common reservoir design strongly favoured by Board engineers during the early period of the twentieth century. It is the oldest elevated reservoir constructed in reinforced concrete that is still in use. At the time of its construction it was the largest elevated reinforced concrete reservoir, and symbolised the technological advancements of the time. It displays decorative and formal architectural qualities and shows a high level of workmanship and technical accomplishment. It has several features which distinguish it from other elevated reservoirs of this type, including; the central concrete access tower; the concrete footbridge connecting the tower to the walkway and which encircles the perimeter of the top bank; and the mercury U-shaped tube depth gauge. It is currently still in active service and makes a positive contribution to the streetscape of Bankstown.
Thanks for the cache Geocaching Australia
GCA Find #172
Hoping this find will move me one step closer to the destination, be that either the blue tile or my goal of 100 trigs!
“It is sometimes said [citation needed] that the game of geocaching is not about the destination it is about the journey. This game is about the choices you make in the experience of the journey or the destination.“ Find # 10 Journey or Destination games.
Rated: for Overall Experience
As bit of a challenge for myself I walked from Miranda to Parramatta (32 Km! 
) I found two geocaches on the way, had planned to find more but it had gotten dark. Saw this trig and took a picture expecting it to be on GCA. Cheers all!
) I found two geocaches on the way, had planned to find more but it had gotten dark. Saw this trig and took a picture expecting it to be on GCA. Cheers all! Rated: for Overall Experience
Was heading back to Sydney after a few days camping down south, and spotted this trigpoint from the car. I took a picture in case it was listed on GCA - phew TFTT
TFTTI was heading to a 60th party down in Sutherland so I grabbed a dodgy photo of this one out the back window of my friend's car.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Driving into the city, over the Harbour Bridge and back again, caching and finding trigs.TFTC.
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Collected a few trigs while on a work trip to Sydney. This was one was a real drive by.
Rated: for Overall Experience
This was the trig that nearly got away. Unfortunately no GPS or geono. in the photo as it was only spotted driving past .....and we probably wouldn't have been able to get a park in a long vehicle even if we had stopped. 
.....and we probably wouldn't have been able to get a park in a long vehicle even if we had stopped. Rated: for Overall Experience
Out and about with phlphotos...and as this structure appeared, I said to myself "That thing needs a trig on it." And then it was there!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found it headed off to the 'big smoke' this morning to collect an item we purchased, and of course that meant geocaching as well. Found this Trig with no problems. 
headed off to the 'big smoke' this morning to collect an item we purchased, and of course that meant geocaching as well. Found this Trig with no problems. Rated: for Overall Experience
took a picture of this trig while driving to Sutherland (stationary at the time) thanks for the trig
Rated: for Overall Experience
#GA745 - 10:00; Sol de lune and I had decided that double points month made a flying day trip to Sydney to grab some more trigs and perhaps a GeGnome or two a worthwhile adventure. An itinerary was hastily prepared and today was to be the day. We were headed over to Rookwood as our first scheduled stop when Sdl noticed a recently published CORS was enroute. We made the detour to grab the CORS and happened upon this trig not long after. Sdl had logged it on a previous visit, so it was down to me to take the happy snap today. TFTC Geocaching Australia
Rated: for Overall Experience
Stuck in traffic in the rain, I look to my left and there is a trig marker just staring me in the face. Beauty! Finally, here's my chance to grab a photo (traffic was still motionless, all good).
Rated: for Overall Experience
We were driving by this morning and I spotted it high on top of a water tower. Of course, I've driven past this one for years and now I finally know what that circle on top is for. No stopping by, just driving by (again).
Rated: for Overall Experience
Another quick find in Bankstown...there were only 2, but managed them both.
Rated: for Overall Experience
An easy one to spot. I parked opposite the reservoir in Rosedale Ave and took my pictures. Great looking old water reservoir.
Rated: for Overall Experience
On the way to Ryde and spotted Triq so quick took a photo. Thanks.
Rated: for Overall Experience
1405 Saw this one a little distance up the road, so grabbed the camera and got a photo while quite close, so not too sure that the vanes are that visible.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Noticed I could just see the TP whilst stuck in traffic waiting to get across the Hume Highway. Grabbed phone and got wife to get happy snap of partially visible TP for me.
Cheers,
GPS.
Cheers,
GPS.
Had seen this one before, but it wasn't in my GPS then, today the busy traffic gave me a good opportunity!
TFTC Wilbert67
TFTC Wilbert67
Rated: for Overall Experience
Had to be in Sydney today for an appointment when I remembered this drive by trig. Well we were stopped at the lights when Just a cacher pointed it out. So a quick snap while the lights were in our favour.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found on the way to/from the WRECK Event on Saturday. What a grand old water tower.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found this one together with rogerw3, who had logged it earlier.
Interesting-looking reservoir, with the cache vanes easy to photograph.
Enjoyed finding a new range of trigs 'down south' from my usual territory.
Interesting-looking reservoir, with the cache vanes easy to photograph.
Enjoyed finding a new range of trigs 'down south' from my usual territory.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I drive past this enough I should have logged it by now, but don't usually stop in the right spot. Today happened to be westbound on the Hume right at the front of the lights so figured I wouldn't get much better a view. Taken from the car window!
After a depressing day of DNFs I saw this and had to take a photo to prove I could at least find trigs!
Ah, finally! We have driven past this trig many times but we always seem to be in too much of a hurry to pause and take a photo. Today the traffic lights were in our favour and we managed to snap a photo
Pass this trig and tank, many, many times on the way down south. A nice easy one to find in between GC, OC and GCA caches. Typical of trigs in this part of Sydney, sitting hight on top of a concrete water tank.
Found this one while on a walk from Lidcombe to Bankstown. I remember this reservoir and trig from a great many years ago when I used to work nearby and went past there twice a day!
No problem finding a good spot for a photo, it is easy to see, although parking may be a bit more of a challenge!
This one brought back some memories.
No problem finding a good spot for a photo, it is easy to see, although parking may be a bit more of a challenge!
This one brought back some memories.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Driving to my daughters birthday, we were stuck in the usual afternoon south bound traffic jam. As we stopped at the lights, I knew it was there, and today was the day I had both my camera and gps together. Snapped a few pics with plenty of time to spare. Only had strange looks from the missus in the passenger seat, going 'you crazy man' 
I grew up in the Bankstwon area, and this water tower has caught my gaze MANY a time over the last 30 years. Good to finally get a smiley for it 
I grew up in the Bankstwon area, and this water tower has caught my gaze MANY a time over the last 30 years. Good to finally get a smiley for it Rated: for Overall Experience
Was driving home and went "sh&t" that's a trig. Fumbling with phone WHILST driving but managed to grab a snap (luckily) before I sped away. My fastest cache ever!
TFTT
#353
but managed to grab a snap (luckily) before I sped away. My fastest cache ever!TFTT
#353
Rated: for Overall Experience
I don't know how many times in my pre-GC days I drove past this water tower and admired it. I expected it to be converted into an unusual home one day. You can see the trig while waiting at the lights on Stacey St and I took a photo while waiting. Then I went around the block and grabbed a couple more. There's a better street to access it than I used but not easy to get to.
Great tower!
Great tower!
Rated: for Overall Experience
I drive past this point every work day, the hardest bit has been getting stuck in traffic in the right spot to take a pic! Got it at last.
I was on the way to Bass Hill to do a few caches today, and I pulled up at a red light on the Hume Highway. My eyes drifted towards the great reservoir building on my right when, for the first time, I spotted something on top...that's not a Trig point, is it?!
I fumbled for my iPhone, popped the window down and took a snap of the trig point. On arriving back home, I found out that it was an already-established cache here!
Nice history behind it too, I see, Tronador!
CC.
I fumbled for my iPhone, popped the window down and took a snap of the trig point. On arriving back home, I found out that it was an already-established cache here!
Nice history behind it too, I see, Tronador!
CC.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Its so big you have to be across the road to see the Trig! Got it on the way to work this morning and took a happy snap Cheers.
Cheers.Rated: for Overall Experience
I used to work just around the corner on Brunker and always admired this structure. Must have driven by here over a thousand times but never noticed the trig point on top, until now.
Thanks Tronador for the history as well.
Thanks Tronador for the history as well.
Rated: for Overall Experience
The trig sits on top of Bankstown Reservoir (Elevated). I drive past this reservoir numerous times in the week for as long as I can remember. The water tower known as Bankstown Reservoir is a heritage item managed by Sydney Water. In 1826, bush rangers were hanged on the site were the water tower now stands. This is some of it's history, that I found from the NSW Heritage Branch.
"Bankstown Elevated Reservoir has a considerable level of state heritage significance as a representative example of a common reservoir design strongly favoured by Board engineers during the early period of the twentieth century. It is the oldest elevated reservoir constructed in reinforced concrete that is still in use. At the time of its construction it was the largest elevated reinforced concrete reservoir, and symbolised the technological advancements of the time. It displays decorative and formal architectural qualities and shows a high level of workmanship and technical accomplishment. It has several features which distinguish it from other elevated reservoirs of this type, including; the central concrete access tower; the concrete footbridge connecting the tower to the walkway and which encircles the perimeter of the top bank; and the mercury U-shaped tube depth gauge. It is currently still in active service and makes a positive contribution to the streetscape of Bankstown."
"Bankstown Elevated Reservoir has a considerable level of state heritage significance as a representative example of a common reservoir design strongly favoured by Board engineers during the early period of the twentieth century. It is the oldest elevated reservoir constructed in reinforced concrete that is still in use. At the time of its construction it was the largest elevated reinforced concrete reservoir, and symbolised the technological advancements of the time. It displays decorative and formal architectural qualities and shows a high level of workmanship and technical accomplishment. It has several features which distinguish it from other elevated reservoirs of this type, including; the central concrete access tower; the concrete footbridge connecting the tower to the walkway and which encircles the perimeter of the top bank; and the mercury U-shaped tube depth gauge. It is currently still in active service and makes a positive contribution to the streetscape of Bankstown."
FTF - About 25M from GZ is as close as anyone can get without working for Sydney Water - GPSr is in my hand - as is the barb-wire topped fence that I would have to climb to get closer - the TP is at the top of the pic.
Hope 25M in this location is not considered too far to be in the spirit of the TP caches.
Hope 25M in this location is not considered too far to be in the spirit of the TP caches.
