20090526_3152 Skeleton Creek Water Reserve

Permanent water hole on the Skeleton Creek.

YATAMA property.

Truganina.

 

Victoria.

 

Part of a Government Water Reserve of over 6 acres that was used for travelling stock. The permanent water is fed from an underground spring.

The site is considered to be of archaeological significance because of its use by aboriginal peoples.

 

Heritage History

1997 - Council Wyndham's Heritage Study adopted : Included p.178

Current Heritage Protection (1997): None

02 Jul 2001 - Council Heritage Overlay : ?

(approved by Planning Minister in Jul 2003)

2004 - Council did further research into sites of local

significance and interest. Review produced 90 sites : ?

2006 - Planning Scheme amendment to include 95 sites : Included p.

 

Proposed Wyndham Planning Scheme (2008) : HO

 

W.C.C. Significance Rating (1997) : Local interest.

Statement of Significance (1997): Of local interest as a water reserve established for stock in the area.

Area of significance (1997): Water reserve and access road.

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