Murtadinia Dam and Rock

Author

Shire of Esperance

Place Number

05053

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Location

Mardabilla 10k NNE of Balbinya Stn Esperance

Location Details

Includes Main dam, secondary dam and blind for shooting game & store stack

Local Government

Esperance

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1880

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	23 Jul 1996
Local Heritage Survey	Adopted	27 Apr 2021	Some/Moderate significance	Some/Moderate significance Contributes to the heritage of the locality. Has some altered or modified elements, not necessarily detracting from the overall significance of the item. Desired Management Outcome: Include in Heritage List. Conservation of the place is desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever feasible.

Statement of Significance

This was the main watering hole to the north of Balbinya station. and it would have been essential to the survival of the station Generally this is a place that remains as it would have been used. a good example of bush craftmanship and ingenuity.

Physical Description

There is a large granite rock used as a catchment for one main dam and several smaller dams. There are some dry stone blinds for shooting animals for meat. The purpose of another small complete construction of dry stone is unknown. No c1caring has been done so the area is still natural bushland.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: All the original fabric is intact
Modifications: None

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	K Kimer; "Diaries of Nanambinia Station".

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	VACANT\UNUSED	Vacant\Unused
Original Use	GOVERNMENTAL	Reservoir or Dam
Original Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Other

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	EARTH	Other Earth

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Droving

Creation Date

19 Nov 1996

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Approved

Last Update

14 Jun 2021

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