Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
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Location
Lot 371 Murray River Reserve Pinjarra
Location Details
Approximately 150m south of the Pinjarra Traffic Bridge
Construction Date
Constructed from 1895, Constructed from 1893
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Aug 2011 | Category D |
Category D |
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Statement of Significance
Railway Pump House is associated with the railway line and station, and reflects the importance of rail transport in the history of Pinjarra.
Railway Pump House has historic significance as a unique part of a system to provide fresh water to Pinjarra
Physical Description
Concrete revetment and foundation works measuring 4.5m in width.
History
The Railway Pump House was built in conjunction with the Murray River Weir. The weir was constructed in 1895 to stop the encroachment of salt water during summer. A dependable supply of fresh water was required by the Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR) for steam locomotives stopping at the new Pinjarra railway station. Town supply of fresh drinking water was a secondary concern.
By the late 1920s WAGR determined the water from the river was too salty and proposed a dam on Oakley Brook on the Scarp. Oakley Brook dam was constructed in the late 1930s, rendering the pumping station redundant.
The pump house is located half-way up the eastern bank of the river to avoid most floodwater. Located any higher up the bank and a larger pump and motor would have been required to extract water from the river.
Integrity/Authenticity
Good
Condition
Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards, Ronald, 'Murray and mandurah: a Sequel history of the Old Murray District of Western Australia' | Shire of Murray & City of Mandurah | 1993 | |
| Written submission | Mr M Beacham | August 2011 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 074 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Pumping Station |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
24 Nov 2011Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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