Government Well

Author

Shire of Chapman Valley

Place Number

06376

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Location

Forrester Rd Durawah

Location Details

Corner of Forrester Road & Newmarracarra Road, Durawah; Lot 62 on P163238

Other Name(s)

Northern Gully Well

Local Government

Chapman Valley

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1890

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold	Current	27 May 2005

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	17 Oct 2012	Category 2	Category 2 CONSIDERABLE SIGNIFICANCE: Very important to the heritage of the locality. Management Recommendation: Conservation of the place is highly recommended. Any proposed change should not unduly impact on the heritage values of the place and should retain significant fabric wherever feasible.

Statement of Significance

The Government Well has considerable historic significance for its association with the settlement and development
of the district, including the early surveying of watering points. Due to its good condition and intactness, it is a good
example of stone lined wells.

Physical Description

Located on the south east corner of the intersection of Forrester and Newmarracarra Roads, the well is situated
down a slight incline. Approximately 3 metres in diameter, the structure is a good example of typical stone lined
well construction and remains in reasonable condition and integrity. It is surrounded by a perimeter fence,
presumably to keep stock out.

History

There are a series of wells located throughout the area, situated along old stock routes. (e.g Sam's Well)
Government surveys in this area noted natural springs, later developed by digging wells and lining them with stone.
Thus, water was always available for stockmen and their animals as well as for travellers who passed through. This
well is midway along the route from the Walkaway area to the Upper Chapman area.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Original Fabric: Stone lining M
odifications: Perimeter Fence

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Chapman Valley Heritage Trail Brochure,		1988

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Water: Other
Present Use	Transport\Communications	Water: Other

Architectural Styles

Style
Vernacular

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	STONE	Other Stone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Droving
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Exploration & surveying

Creation Date

01 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

25 Sep 2019

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