Local Government
Wongan-Ballidu
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Waddington Rd Wongan Hills
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Christmas Rocks
Construction Date
Constructed from 1913, Constructed from 1914
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Sep 1998 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The site has significant associations with the advent and development of the railways
History
The Railway dam was excavated in 1913 and 1914. It had a capacity of 4.5 million gallons. In the 1920s a roof was constructed over the dam. The 25,000 gallon railway tank and stand were erected in the railyard in 1913-1914.
The Railway dam was constructed to supply water for the steam trains on the railway line. In 1919 acute water shortages in Wongan Hills resulted in the use of the railway water supply being used by the towns people.
Condition
Site
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACKLAND RRB ; "Wongan Ballidu Pioneering Days ". | Shire of Wongan-Balidu | 1965 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
06 Oct 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jul 2020Disclaimer
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