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Coorinyup Bridge over Wadjeganup River

Author

Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup

Place Number

06193
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Location

Flat Rocks Rd Broomehill

Location Details

SLKm 9.17 Map 1 WH4

Other Name(s)

MRWA 4238

Local Government

Broomehill-Tambellup

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1907

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 21 Nov 1996

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 28 Nov 2003

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 21 Nov 1996

Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey Completed 11 Dec 1998

Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The bridge joined the community of Flat Rocks to Broomehill, prior to tis, if the river was up then crossing was difficult.

Physical Description

The old bridge over the Wajeganup River is adjacent to the new bridge. Used as a stock crossing now.

History

Mrs R hancock can recall when the river was teeming with fish, gilgies and birdlife, now the river is turning saline.

Integrity/Authenticity

Extent of Original Fabric: 85%

Condition

Poor

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Road: Bridge
Present Use Transport\Communications Road: Bridge

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other TIMBER Other Timber

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Road transport

Creation Date

23 Apr 1997

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Approved

Last Update

10 May 2021

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