Yarloop Swimming Hole and Irrigation Scheme

Author

Shire of Harvey

Place Number

17686

Location

Cnr Clifton & Homebush Rd Yarloop

Location Details

Lot 1

Local Government

Harvey

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1930

Demolition Year

0

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 23 Mar 2007

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 15 Jan 2013 Category 4

Statement of Significance

The place has social value for the members of the community who used the place for recreation in past years.

Physical Description

A much reduced section of the Logue Brook that had previously been used as a local swimming area. The "pool" area has been filled in and only a narrow stream runs through. The public toilets/changing facilities on the western bank of the river remain extant.

History

This former swimming hole in the Logue Brook was a popular recreational venue for the residents of Yarloop and surrounding districts.

Integrity/Authenticity

Low/ Low

Condition

N/A

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Reservoir or Dam

Creation Date

16 Feb 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

23 Mar 2020

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.