Local Government
Coolgardie
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Moran St, 1.5km Nth Coolgardie Coolgardie
Location Details
Moran St fmr Lefroy St 1.5 km N of Town
Other Name(s)
Toorak Tank
Construction Date
Constructed from 1903
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 27 Aug 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Jul 1995 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 Feb 2002 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The ruins off to the sides of the reservoir and the reservoir itself are significant due to their industrial, archaeological and social significance. The site itself has great aesthetic importance.
Physical Description
A large circular reservoir tank into which the Eastern Goldfields Water Supply at first terminated. The tank sits atop Toorak Hill, once the extreme of the gazetted town and the name of its northern suburb, and it is at a point from which the most extensive and informative views of Coolgardie can be seen.
History
The tank is associated with the epic feat of the construction of the Eastern Goldfields Water Supply, one of the State's most important and ambitious undertakings.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb, M&A "The Centennial History of Kalgoorlie-Boulder" | 1993 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7351 | Conservation plan for Toorak Hill reservoir : (Goldfields Water Supply Scheme - place V) (draft). | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2001 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
21 Jul 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
06 May 2021Disclaimer
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.