Local Government
Yilgarn
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Parkers Range Rd Parkers Range
Location Details
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 May 1997 | Category D |
Category D |
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Statement of Significance
A regular water supply has always been a critical issue for survival in the Yilgarn region owing to
the arid conditions and the absence of freshwater rivers or artesian springs. The large number and
variety of man made structures such as dams and wells, reflects the settlement patterns chosen over
time. The locations (sites) of the structures were carefully chosen to maximise the natural water
catchment areas. Even these numerous watering holes were not sufficient, and water supply had to
be supplemented, using saline bore water, processed in condensers at various locations in the
region.
History
This dam supplied the mining settlement at Parkers Range with water' in the early part of the twentieth century.
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MINING | Other |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Original Use | MINING | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
16 Dec 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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