Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Crossland & Komitan Sts Belka
Location Details
Construction Date
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 | 16 Sep 2020 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The site represents a way of life associated with the supply of water and provision of recreational facilities which is no longer practised. It demonstrates associations with Belka settlers.
History
The dam was one of the many supplied by the Government throughout the agricultural areas to sustain the development of the region and encourage settlement. This dam was the source of the district water supply until the scheme water was connected in 1923. A caretaker watched over the precious water supply and water drawn from the dam had to be paid for. After the scheme water supplied much of the distirct, the Government Dam was used for swimming, being possibly the first swimming pool in the Bruce Rock area. It was so popular that an approach was made to the Roads Board to provide public toilet facilities at the site. It never eventuated.
Condition
Site only
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock the story of a District". | Bruce Rock District Road Board. | 1959 |
Place Type
Historic Site
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
03 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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