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Egg Rock Tank

Author

Shire of Westonia

Place Number

12068
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Location

Booderockin

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Egg Rock Tank & Runoff

Local Government

Westonia

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1928

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
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 18 Jun 1998 Category 3

Category 3

Retain and conserve if possible: endeavour to conserve the significance of the place through the provisions of the town planning scheme; photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Parent Place or Precinct

12068 Egg Rock Tank

Statement of Significance

Significant water area in building a tank suitable for economic conservation of natural supply of water to the community or stock.

Physical Description

This tank is situated at Egg Rock Reserve 19361 at the base of a granite outcrop of 27.61ha. Approximately 1km from Booderockin Road, in a bush setting. The tank is a circular concrete tank with a corrugated iron roof.

History

The tank was completed in October 1928 at the cost of $3,800. The capacity of the tank is 432-958m3. Egg Rock had a small community in the 1930's.

Condition

Good

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Other
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Other

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall CONCRETE Other Concrete

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

09 Sep 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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