Local Government
Bridgetown-Greenbushes
Region
South West
Spring Gully Rd Greenbushes
Bridgetown-Greenbushes
South West
Constructed from 2012, Constructed from 2010, Constructed from 1980, Constructed from 2009, Constructed from 1970
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Jun 2001 | Category 3 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 29 Mar 2018 | Management Category B | |
The Greenbushes Pool is of high cultural and aesthetic value in the Greenbushes and wider community. Aesthetic Value High The Greenbushes Pool is a very picturesque water hole, particularly with improvements and amenities. It is also a strong landmark for the community of Greenbushes. Historic Value The Greenbushes Pool is of historic value as a place of cultural gatherings, particularly the town and district sporting events of the past. Research Value NA Social Value The Greenbushes Pool has remained a significant recreation attraction for locals and tourists in Greenbushes.
Norm Lindsay Reserve covers 4.8 hectares and includes the ‘Greenbushes Pool’ (which is a natural waterhole), a boardwalk with interpretive signage encircling the pool, and additional amenities of jetty, entry/exit steps, toilet block, playground, gazebos and BBQ.
The Greenbushes Pool was previously dredged for tin minerals and used as a water source for mining activities in the Spring Gully area. The dam was being used as a public reserve and swimming pool by 1945, under the management of the local Advancement Association, with water sampling being done by the Greenbushes Roads Board. The pool was used for leisure, swimming lessons, town swimming races and similar events until the 1970's. It remains a popular recreation, picnic and swimming spot. The Norm Lindsay Reserve was formally named in 2010, in recognition of Norm Francis Lindsay, a descendant of one of the pioneering mining and business families in Greenbushes district. He served in World War II and was an active member of the business, sporting and church communities of Greenbushes until he passed away in February 2009.
High The Greenbushes Pool and Norm Lindsay Reserve continue to be used for swimming and other recreation, including camping. Medium The pool (dam) was widened and somewhat flattened out at the edges in 1945, making it more appropriate as a public swimming pool, and amenities were added within the reserve over time.
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackwood Times | 2/02/1951 | ||
| The Blackwood Times | 28/04/1950 | ||
| Contemporary newspaper reports (trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper) | |||
| Minister for Lands | Geographic Names Committee Approval | 19/01/2010 | |
| The Blackwood Times | 4/01/1952 | ||
| The Blackwood Times | 17/01/1947 | ||
| The Blackwood Times | 16/07/1948 | ||
| The Blackwood Times | 24/12/1954 | ||
| The Blackwood Times | 12/10/1945 |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| A20086 | Assess No (Shire Ref) |
| No.G25 | MI Place No. |
Historic site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MINING | Other |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
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