Lake Albert (New South Wales)
Lake Albert is an artificial lake in the suburb of Lake Albert in Wagga Wagga in New South Wales, Australia. Covering 125 ha, the lake was built in 1868 on what was known as Swampy Plains and was named after Prince Albert.
| Lake Albert | |
|---|---|
Aerial view | |
Lake Albert | |
| Location | New South Wales |
| Coordinates | 35.1670°S 147.3730°E |
| Lake type | artificial lake |
| Primary inflows | Crooked and String Bark creeks |
| Primary outflows | Evaporation |
| Catchment area | 76.46 km2 (29.52 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Managing agency | Wagga Wagga City Council |
| Designation | Recreational |
| Built | 1890s |
| Surface area | 125 ha (310 acres) |
| Average depth | 3.6 m (12 ft) |
| Settlements | Lake Albert |
Surrounded by parkland, the lake is a venue for water sports, fishing, walking and bird watching. The lake is home to the Boat Club and one of the city's two golf courses, Wagga Wagga Country Club, is situated on the western shore of the lake.
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