Mooliman's Tank

Author

Shire of Boddington

Place Number

17647

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Location

Crossman Rd Boddington

Location Details

Local Government

Boddington

Region

Peel

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
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.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	18 Jul 2001	3	3 Conservation Encouraged - Significant as an individual building or as part of a group of related buildings within the municipality.

Statement of Significance

Mooliman's tank represents changing transport technology within the Boddington area. It is a historical landmark in association with the development of the railway line.

Physical Description

The tank stands high; suspended on large jarrah sleepers. The tank itself is a metal canister approximately 1 metre in radius. Water was obtained from the railway dam located adjacent. An underground tunnel system transferred the water from the dam to the tank. The metal tank and pipes are rusting.

History

Tanks were erected at Congelin, Mooliaman and Etmilyn to aid steam engine trains to obtain suitable water. The water at Mooliamna's Tank was pumped from the dam located next to the structure. The tank was used to retain water for steam engines which were utilised within the Boddington area. The tank is directly associated with Mooliaman's Reserve.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Fair-Poor

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Municipal Heritage Inventory		2000
	J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington".
	Western Australian Heritage Council

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Rail: Water Tower

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Settlements
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

18 Jan 2007

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jul 2019

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