Lerderderg River engineering works.
Holts Lane to Wheelans Road BACCHUS MARSH, MOORABOOL SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
Engineering earth works by the Shire council from 1878-90 and from 1933 to formalise a channel for the Lerderderg River through the town to reduce flooding and reclaim marshland for agricultural use.
The works are of local historical significance for their association with agricultural and water management developments in the community life ofthe district and in demonstrating the effect of an initiative of local government.
The site is of scientific significance for its archaeological research potential.
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Lerderderg River engineering works. - Physical Description 1
The most extensive work appears to have been in the lower reaches. A comparison of maps show the section downstream ofthe Avenue ofHonour has been extensively altered . Originally a meandering stream, it is now an almost straight run down to the junction with the Werribee River.
Lerderderg River engineering works. - Historical Australian Themes
Governing / Water
Lerderderg River engineering works. - Intactness
Good.
Lerderderg River engineering works. - Physical Conditions
Good.
Lerderderg River engineering works. - Usage/Former Usage
USE: Flood reduction and marsh reclamation engineering works.
Heritage Study and Grading
Moorabool - Bacchus Marsh Heritage Study 1995
Author: Richard Peterson and Daniel Catrice
Year: 1995
Grading:
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FORMER LEAHY'S RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0907
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HOPETOUN CEMETERYVictorian Heritage Register H2059
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HOPETOUN CEMETERY AND CHAPELVictorian Heritage Inventory
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