Local Government
Leonora
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Reserve 8575 Leonora
Location Details
REGISTERED as part of the LEonora-Gwalia Water Supply Group. The Stone Tank is located in a prominent location atop Smoodgers Hill on the east side of the residential Queen Victoria Street, within and overlooking the Leonora townsite. It is accessed by a gravel track, off Rochester Street, that approaches the Stone Tank and the adjacent operational water storage tank from a southerly direction.
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Feb 1998 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The place has historic value for its association with the early development of a water supply in Leonora.
Physical Description
The tank is sited on the Leonora Hill, overlooking the town of Leonora. The tank is constructed of stone walls, with some brickwork, that is heavily buttressed. A flat ribbed metal roof is a later addition. A ladder for access is on one side of the tank.
History
To overcome the problem of water shortages, Station Creek was dammed and water piped to Mount George and Tank Hill reservoirs. This structure is one of these reservoirs. (It is unclear when this took place as sources vary between 1903 and 1907. Further research is needed to clarify this date.)
This building may be part of the tank and stone elevation that was built by W. Snell for the fire brigade. It is unclear whether that structure was built in town behind Snell's premises or on Leonora Hill
Integrity/Authenticity
INTEGRITY: High
AUTHENTICITY: High
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWH Thiel; "Twentieth Century Impressions". p.664 | Perth | 1901 | |
| D & D Reid; "Leonora and Gwalia: An Historical Sketchbook". p.10 | Perth | 1976 | |
| MH Bremner; "The Glassy Goanna". | Perth | 1979 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
10 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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