| LOCATION |
| Map |
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| Address |
48 Carrick Hill Drive MITCHAM |
| Locality |
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| Accuracy |
H - high level confidence |
| Council Area |
Mitcham Council |
| Polygon Type |
D - item has been digitised (generally because it doesn't exist in a DCDB parcel, eg. bridge |
| DESCRIPTION |
| Details (Known As) |
Former E&WS Water Tank, Mitcham |
| Registered Name |
Former E&WS Water Tank, Mitcham |
| Significance |
The Mitcham tank is significant as a particular element in the development of water supply to the Adelaide metropolitan area, reflecting the increasing demand for supply by a growing population. It is directly associated with the early history of water reticulation in Adelaide. A system of high level tanks was established in the latter part of the 19th century to supply water to suburbs in the foothills. These areas were not able to be covered by the existing supply from sources at lower elevations.
Although many high level water tanks exist as an important element of the present water supply system in Adelaide, the Mitcham tank, built in 1879, is one of only two of its type which were ever constructed. The other tank, at Burnside, was built a year later. Both tanks were constructed of brick and concrete, with internal cast iron columns supporting the roof structure. (HSA 10/1999). |
| Subject Index |
Utilities - Water Tank |
| Class |
State |
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| STATUS |
| Status Code |
REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register |
| Status Date |
16-MAR-2000 |
| REFERENCE |
| LGA |
Mitcham |
| State Heritage ID |
16244 |
| Heritage Number |
3690 |
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| SECTION 16 INFORMATION |
| Section 16 |
a - it demonstrates important aspects of the evolution or pattern of the State's history
b - it has rare, uncommon or endangered qualities that are of cultural significance
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| PLAN PARCEL & TITLE |
| As listed in the SA Heritage Register |
| Plan Parcel & Title Information |
CT 5146/800 H105100 S759 |