Local Government
Williams
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
btwn Narrogin & Glenfield Rds Williams
Location Details
Reserve
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 | 30 Jun 2000 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The dam is important for its association with the railways which helped develop the agricultural
industry in the district. In later times its association with the upgrading of sporting facilities is of
significance.
Physical Description
Located south east of the Williams Townsite, the N.W. boundaries join the Narrogin Road (and the
adjacent Railway line / Station site). It's higher elevation meant that water from a catchment dam
could gravitate to the railway station and be used for the steam engines which initially powered the
trains.
Enlargement of the dam, and the provision of road catchments to fill the dam have been carried out
in later times.
History
One of two railway dams in the Williams Shire. (One is located at Congeling on the Narrogin I
Dwarda line) and the Williams Dam being one of two on the Narrogin / Bo welling / Collie line - the
other being at the Hillman, near Darkan. The new Hillman Dam and the Williams Dam were
constructed during the Great Depression of the 1930's using sustenance labour - that is men
working for their food plus a minute wage.
When steam engines using coal were superseded by diesel locomotives in the 1960's, there was no
immediate use for the water supply as the Great Southern Comprehensive Water Supply Scheme
had connected Williams in 1958. However, with the necessity to water playing fields for all year
round use, this resource was upgraded to increase its catchment to fulfil this requirement.
Integrity/Authenticity
Modifications: Considerable
Extent of Original Fabric: Some
Condition
Good
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Depression & boom |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
04 Mar 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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