Local Government
Coorow
Region
Midwest
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Location
Poynton Pde Railway Reserve Coorow
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1894
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 | 31 Oct 1996 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The Coorow dam sites have local historic significance given their association with the development of the Midland Railway and subsequently the provision of a town water supply.
History
The first dam was built in 1894 to provide water for Midland Railway steam locomotives and was situated at the east end of the present railway yard, the Midlands Road adjoining the eastern boundary of the dam. The second dam was built in 1945 to augment the original supply and was situated close to the south end of K. barker's shed, the catchment area being south of the present council depot. The third or 'Government Dam' was situated close to Farley street and the second fairway of the golf course, this water was used for general purposes. (Source H. Botha).
Condition
Site Only
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
02 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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