Hawkestone. Township of Oro-Medonte. Southwestern Ontario.
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	Photo Credits: Heidi's RV Superstore Tower Location: Hwy. 11 South Tower Information (10-06) Built: Mid 1920s Height: 36.50 m. Capacity: 45,425 liters The tower was purchased in 1979 from the Ministry of Natural Resources in Midhurst where it was used for watering seedlings at the Midhurst Provincial Forest Station. The original capacity was 75,708 liters, but had to be cut down to 45,425 liters for the 30 km trip from Midhurst to Hawkestone.
Originally the tower was used as a back up water source for Heidi's Campground and as an alternative water source in the event of fire. It is now used for high speed wireless internet service for the area.
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