Railway Dam (fmr)

Author

Shire of Mount Magnet

Place Number

07208

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Location

Welcome St Mt Magnet

Location Details

Local Government

Mt Magnet

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	16 Aug 1996	Category 3	Category 3 Retain and conserve if possible: endeavour to conserve the significance of the place through the provisions of the town planning scheme; photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The Former Railway Dam has historic significance for its association with the operations of the railway in the town. Together with the Station Master's House [Place No. 15], the Railway Workers' Houses [Place No. 16], railway bridge [Place No. 19] and the railway platform [Place No. 18], the former Railway Dam assists with the interpretation of local railway heritage and history.

Physical Description

Located on the north side of town, this large concrete lined dam is now used by the Water Authority. It is surrounded by a wire fence.

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Rail: Water Tower
Present Use	GOVERNMENTAL	Reservoir or Dam

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

27 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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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.