Local Government
Ravensthorpe
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Cordingup Cordingup
Location Details
Portion of lot 1458 on DP 216738 being part of the land contained in CT 3151 and portion of reserve 7517
Other Name(s)
Ravensthorpe Dam No. 3
Construction Date
Constructed from 1909
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 17 Jan 2022 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1998 |
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Statement of Significance
15th March 1906 Robert Dunn wrote to the Phillips River Times with advice of a good fresh water site he knew of on the Cordingup Creek. He had discovered this many years before whilst carting Sandalwood in Skin Ann Harbour.
Physical Description
1909 Phillips River Road Board had a major dam planned. Cordingup Dam has a pumping station and it is still in use today. Capacity 20.000,000 gallons in 1909.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips River Road Board | Architect | 1909 | - |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Pumping Station |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | EARTH | Other Earth |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Resource exploitation & depletion |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Water, power, major t'port routes |
Creation Date
20 Jul 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
14 Jan 2022Disclaimer
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