Local Government
Wyalkatchem
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cowcowing West Rd Cowcowing
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1930
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 Dec 1999 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
A major water source in the Cowcowing District.
Physical Description
A large earth dam with concrete channels to bring water from the surronding catchment area. The dam was built below the surrounding area and covered with a corrugated iron roof supported on a wooden frame.
History
Built during the Depression years and in use until the 1970's. A pump run by a Lister Diesel engine was used to raise the water from the Dam to a standpipe close to the road. Water was used by farmers and carted in tankers. If the town of Cowcowing had been built, this would have been the water supply.
Condition
Poor- there has been little or no maintenance since it was last used. The roof has collapse and a quantity of roofing mateial has been remove leavint the rest to the elements. The diesel motor has been removed and is in the CBH Museum in town.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Wyalkatchem, A History of the District". |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
06 Feb 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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