Local Government
Wongan-Ballidu
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Railway Reserve Wongan Hills
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1913, Constructed from 1914
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Sep 1998 | Category 1 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Sep 1998 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
The railway water tank is an identifiable representation of the railway system and a way of life no longer practiced. It has associations with the original trains on the line (steam), and represents the significance of the railway line. It is one of the few remaining examples of its type within a comprehensive railway precinct on the Goomalling Mullewa line.
Physical Description
25,000 gallons. The tank stands 12 metres above the ground, supported by a tower of karri and jarrah timbers. The metal water storage tank is square.
History
Goomalling was the railhead in 1902. From 1905, when land in the Wongan Hills region began to be settled, there was agitation for a railway line. The railway between Goomalling to Wongan Hills officially opened in 1911. In 1912, construction of the line northwards to Mullewa began from both ends. Wongan Hills became the centre for the construction workers for the new railway. A loop line was constructed for turning the railway engines, and the coal stand was located in close proximity to the water tank stand. The Railway dam was excavated in 1913 and 1914, at the same time as the 25,000 gallon railway tank and stand in the railyard. The water supplied the steam trains and also the domestic requirements of the railway houses. This was supplemented by a 23,000 gallon underground tank from Pithara which was located in the yard in 1927. Diesel trains came into service on the Goomalling Mullewa line on the 3 July 1955. The entire Railway and siding facilities were redesigned to ensure a more efficient operation and to re-route grain trucks away from town. The water tank remained in its original location, but was no longer required for use.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: intact
Authenticity: high degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Official Opening New Railway Station Buildings Wongan Hills ". | WAGR | 1965 | |
| ACKLAND RRB; "Wongan Ballidu Pioneering Days ". | Shire of Wongan-Balidu | 1965 |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
26 Aug 2013Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
30 Jun 2020Disclaimer
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