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Weir on the Murray River

Author

Shire of Murray

Place Number

01761
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Location

South Western Hwy Pinjarra

Location Details

Just upstream of the South West Hwy bridge South of Pinjarra traffic bridge

Other Name(s)

Murray River Weir

Local Government

Murray

Region

Peel

Construction Date

Constructed from 1895

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 29 Aug 2013 Category D

Category D

Contributes to the heritage of the locality.

Statement of Significance

Murray River Weir has historic significance as a unique part of a system to provide fresh water to Pinjarra.

Physical Description

Wall built across the Murray River about 1903, constructed from rocks and reinforced with timber. Can be accessed from Pioneer Memorial Park.

History

Only feature of its kind in the district. Located within the area of the Heritage Trail. Constructed to provide town water supply and prevent contamination by salt water.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
057 Municipal Inventory

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Reservoir or Dam
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Reservoir or Dam

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

10 Feb 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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