Local Government
Kojonup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Frankland Rd Kojonup
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1894
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 04 Oct 2015 | Considerable |
Considerable |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 22 Sep 1997 |
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Statement of Significance
The Jingalup Government Dam has historic and social significance as a reminder of the period when Chinese were brought to Kojonup in the 1890s to provide much needed labour. This dam is an example of the work of the Chinese, who dug it by hand. The Chinese did not remain in Kojonup. The dam was also an important stopping place for travellers through the area, including those driving cattle.
Physical Description
The Kingalup Government Dam is in the Jingalup Reserve, in a bush setting near a creek.
History
The Government of the day financed the sinking of this dam in 1894, using Chinese labour. The dam was dug by hand. Jingalup Dam was built to supply Jingalup Estate with water. For some years travellers stopped there with their horses, and local people used the water for washing or when rain water was scarce. There was no pump, and water was baled out with buckets. The water is now salty.
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
12 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 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.