Local Government
Kojonup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Donnybrook Rd Narlingup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
18 Mile Tank
Narlingup Tank
Construction Date
Constructed from 1908
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 22 Sep 1997 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 04 Oct 2015 | Some/Moderate |
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Statement of Significance
The Narlingup Tank has historic significance as one of the reliable water sources in Kojonup that was essential for settlement and for services particularly in the days when horses and horse-drawn teams were the primary transport.
Physical Description
The Narlingup Tank water source can be found in a natural bush setting 200 metres from the Donnybrook Road in a northerly direction. It is a natural water source fed by a creek but it has been improved and developed by man. The water quality varies from season to season and in the summer it dries up.
History
The Narlingup Tank was used as a water supply by early settlers and travellers in the area. In the days of horse transport, reliable water sources were very important. The Narlingup dam was used to provide water for the horse teams used to build the Blackwood Road around 1908. It also became associated with the Narlingup siding when the rail was connected.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bignell, Merle. "First the Spring" |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
13 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.