‘Swim Towards 2005’ was launched in 1999 as an initiative of the Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust. The key objective of the campaign was to achieve swimmable water quality in the Lake. On the 3rd December, 2006, this will become a reality and locals and visitors alike can enjoy a day of swimming and supporting activities, much as residents use to in the 1930’s.
This outstanding achievement displays the positive outcomes that can be obtained through effective catchment management. A further positive of this program is the successful partnership of three key organisations to achieve this result – Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust, Parramatta City Council and Baulkham Hills Shire Council.
While the 3rd of December will be a community celebration, it will also be an opportunity for residents, local government and affiliated businesses to farewell the Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust, which will merge with the Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority at the end of this year. The Trust’s achievements will be on display throughout the day.
The 2006 Lake Parramatta Freshwater Festival is a free community festival, with an emphasis on public swimming, associated water activities, healthy outdoor living and ongoing environmental sustainability. This free event will feature:
• Displays, demonstrations and activities including outdoor recreation and safety, environmental practices and historical reflections.
• An Open Water swimming race (for competitive swimmers only), hosted by Parramatta City Swim Club and supported by NSW Swimming.
• Public swimming.
• Totem Tennis World Record Attempt
• Rides
• Native wildlife shows
• Live entertainment
• Food stalls
• Guided walks and more…
Lake Parramatta Freshwater Festival Order of Events
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10.00am
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Freshwater Festival Commences |
| All Day Entertainment | |
| Information Stalls | |
| Jumping Castle / Cup & Saucer Ride | |
| Sydney Cook Island Dance Group | |
| Crafts and Games (Scouts) | |
| Water Game Park (2 – 8 yrs) | |
| Remote Controlled Boat Races | |
| Royal Life Saving Society Demonstrations (inc. basic resuscitation training for adults) | |
| Roving Entertainment | |
| Parramatta City Swim Club Open Water Swimming Event | |
| 12yrs and under 1 km swim | |
| 3km swim | |
| 8 x 250m relay (Lake Parramatta Cup) | |
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11.00am
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Guided Bushwalk |
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11.15am
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Native Wildlife Show |
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12.00pm
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Official Opening |
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1.00pm
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Public Swimming commences (until 3.00pm) |
| Guided Bushwalk | |
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1.30pm
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Native Wildlife Show |
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3.00pm
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Totem Tennis World Record Attempt |
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3.30pm
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Festival concludes |
Freshwater Festival Contact
Kirsty John
Event Manager
Phone: 0438 602 763
Fax: 02 4388 9517
Email: Kirsty John