Lion's Weir

Author

Shire of Boddington

Place Number

23676

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Location

Wuraming Av Boddington

Location Details

Local Government

Boddington

Region

Peel

Construction Date

Constructed from 1981

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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	05 Apr 2011	3	3 Conservation Encouraged - Significant as an individual building or as part of a group of related buildings within the municipality.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	01 Jun 2011	C	C conservation of the place is highly desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever possible.

Statement of Significance

This is one of the largest Lions club projects. Many residents utilise this area as a place for bathing, catching fish, canoeing, and admiring, as an aesthetic pleasure. Most predominantly, The Weir acts as a welcoming area for visitors arriving from the Banister Road entrance of town.

Physical Description

The land surrounding The Lion's Weir has been cleared of jarrah and wandoo trees so the public can sit on the river bed. A dam has been constructed, and a concrete path secures the top of the falls. This path can be utilised in the summer months as the water levels significantly drop. Recent renovations have installed a gazebo and sitting areas. Additional vegetation has been established on the river shore.

History

In 1975, Shire Clerk Des Cunningham and Harold Cunningham actively sourced the Lions club. The earliest meeting was held in the year of 1976. Together they successfully organised and constructed some important infrastructure in the Shire of Boddington. One of the biggest projects was undertaken on the edge of Hotham River. Damming, enhancing, and clearing, was assisted by Bunnings workers, Waroona contracting services, and the Shire of Boddington.
The place was intended as a scenic attraction and became a much harder job than initially thought. Alfred Gillespie and Marlon Reid obtained a cable digger from the Bauxite Mine which was considered a major asset for the completion of the task. Stabilizing the wall was the most difficult process to complete, which took 10 years.
Now the large mass of water showcases Boddington as motorists come into town over the bridge. The river is used for Chinese boat racing during the Australia Day and Rodeo festivities, as well as marriages and parties.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington".

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
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES	Water, power, major t'port routes

Creation Date

23 Nov 2011

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

28 Jun 2019

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