Lake Gkula: A 6-Year Follow-Up Tour of a Natural Swimming Lake

Waterscapes Australia has been at the forefront of natural water feature design and installation in Australia since 2008. Based on the Sunshine Coast, Waterscapes Australia is an owner-operated business led by multi-award-winning designer Patrick Handley. With over 20 years of global experience, Patrick specialises in creating long-lasting, naturally inspired water systems that work with ecology, not against it.

We return to Lake Gkula, the award-winning natural swimming lake built for the Woodford Folk Festival, for a follow-up tour years after completion.

Join Patrick and Property Manager Cam as they walk the site, reflect on how the lake has performed over time, and break down the real-world outcomes of maintaining a naturally filtered ecosystem at scale.

Patrick revisits the key design and filtration elements of the lake, while Cam shares his philosophy on long-term, natural maintenance - what’s worked, what’s required attention, and what continues to thrive.

This tour focuses on performance, longevity, and lessons learned after years of real use.
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