November 22, 2009 12:57 by
megAfter weeks of unseasonally blistering heat, the background of fluffy white clouds behind the Royal Exhibition Building was a welcome sight...
Photo: Meg Lomax Source: Museum Victoria
... as was the rain that bucketed down from them.
Photo: Meg Lomax Source: Museum Victoria
Good job that those big water storage tanks are being installed under the REB western forecourt as the second phase of the archaeological excavation that is happening there at the moment. The tanks will be able to capture up to 900,000 litres of rainwater from the roof of the building to sustain the surrounding fountains and gardens. Have a look at the World Heritage, World Futures blog for more information about the progress of the project.
Meanwhile, a more modest vessel was capturing (or not, judging by the puddles on either side) excess rainwater in the foyer of the Discovery Centre today.
Photo: Meg Lomax Source: Museum Victoria
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