Preceden

Lake Burley Griffin

By Cathy McMahon

Main

Site Recommended for Canberra

06/01/1910

Design competition launched

06/01/1911

Eventually won by Walter Burley Griffin

Modification of inital plans for lake

06/01/1913 - 06/01/1918

Formal Authority Provided for Construction

02/01/1959

Construction begins

06/01/1960

Construction required excavation of topsoil, vegetation and some houses
Construction also begins on Kings Ave Bridge and Scrivener Dam