Local Government
Northampton
Region
Midwest
Ajana Back Rd Ajana
Northampton
Midwest
Constructed from 1911
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 May 2020 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey | Completed | 11 Dec 1998 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Apr 1996 | Category 3 | |
The railway tank and dam have important historic, social and scientific significance as remnants of the State's disappearing railway heritage.
The large dam is on one side of the road and the tank, on a stand, on the opposite side alongside the route of the original railway line. In order to reduce evaporation, the dam is covered with a CGI roof and the side walls are also enclosed with CGI. The type of support and roof construction over the dam is unknown as it was not possible to gain access through the high fence surrounding it. The covered CGI tank is supported on a large stand constructed of tall bush poles, cross braced and with a platform made of sleepers.
Originally built as a watering point for the Northampton - Ajana railway extension which was constructed between 1911-13. The tank especially, and the dam less so, were common sights on railway lines in order to supply the essential water for steam engines. The line was closed in 1957 and since then the dam has provided a local water supply which is sometimes used to fight bush fires. ( See other railway sites for further details (Site Nos 77 & 134). Chronology Entries 12/03/1913 The Northampton-Ajana Railway was officially opened. 1957 The Geraldton-Northampton-Ajana Railway was closed, the last train ran on 29 April. 1962 The Geraldton-Northampton railway line was removed. Source Pages Geraldton Guardian
Integrity: High Orig'l Fabric: Intact
Fair
Other Built Type
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Water Tower |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
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