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Railway Dam

Author

Town of Narrogin

Place Number

04764
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Location

Narrogin

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1910

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 30 Dec 1996 Category B

Category B

A place of considerable cultural heritage significance to Town of Narrogin that is worthy of recognition and protection through provisions of the Town of Narrogin Town Planning Scheme. Planning Application needs to be submitted to Town of Narrogin for any proposed development and referred to Regional Wheatbelt Heritage Adviser for comment. Recommend: Retain and conserve the place. Document the place per HCWA Archive recommendations if retention is not possible.

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds:
a) Constructed (1910s) to provide water for railway purposes, especially steam locomotives.
b) Now being developed as a passive recreation area and wildlife sanctuary (mainly water
birds)

Condition

Site

Other Keywords

Works undertaken to restore flow of stormwater to the dam. This flow was interrupted as a result of works on Range Road in 2010. Pedestrian Bridge has now failed and requires significant repairs. - February 2016 update

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Reservoir or Dam

Creation Date

03 Jun 1999

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jun 2017

Disclaimer

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.