Local Government
East Pilbara
Region
Pilbara
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Location
Newman
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1981
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1999 |
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Statement of Significance
Opthalmia Dam has aesthetic, scientific and social significance for the Newman district. In a hot and arid landscape, it provides an attractive recreational area for local people and visitors. It plays a vital role in supplying Newman with a regular potable water supply.
Physical Description
Opthalmia Dam was built in 1981 with the assistance of Israeli scientists. The $30 million dam was designed to replenish underground water reserves from seasonal rain. The artesian water is pumped out to supply the town with a regular potable water supply. There is a series of rock walls creating the walls for the dam. The dam has a large surface area but the perception of depth is false as it rarely gets deeper than 2.5 metres.
Recreational facilities, such as shelters, barbecues, and tables and benches are provided, but no power boats are allowed.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local photographic collection |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Environmental change |
Creation Date
01 Oct 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.