Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Canning Rd Canning Mills
Location Details
MHI entry indicated place in Pickering Brook but is in Canning Mills.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 30 May 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 May 2013 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
· The structure has historic value for its association with the provision of fresh water to the Perth metropolitan area and the political, economic and technical problems this ambition faced.
· The remaining structures have historic value for the association with the control of typhoid one of the major public health issues of the period.
· The structures have research value as an example of construction and design from the late 19th century.
Physical Description
Laterite stone construction with metal drainage channels leading through to drainage gullies.
History
Water storage schemes,technology, timber
Integrity/Authenticity
Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - Moderate
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moromy FB; "WAter the Abiding Challenge". pp.34ff | Perth | 1980 | |
| "New Victoria Dam", p. 2 | WAWA | 1993-4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
22 Jan 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.