HAROLD STREET DRAIN CULVERT

BEACONSFIELD PARADE MIDDLE PARK, PORT PHILLIP CITY

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WatsonsBaths PortMelbourne 1864 1894 001

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    HAROLD STREET DRAIN CULVERT - History

    A long drain outlet is shown projecting into the bay at the end of Harold St, Middle Park from 1890 to 1925, and could be a pier extension attached to the outlet pipe/ culvert.

    Interpretation of Site

    HAROLD STREET DRAIN CULVERT - Interpretation of Site

    The structure appears to have been used as a jetty, as indicated by the installation of handrails along its sides. It is possible that a pier was connected to the end of this structure, as several other similar structures (ie Brookes Jetty, Kerferd Road Pier, Cowderoy Street Drain Culvert and Pier) in this area have been also used for this purpose. It appears the drain outlet was actively utilised to channel stormwater runoff to scour out the areas alongside those piers, a practice that was also undertaken in Ireland.

    The drain culvert appears to have been used as a jetty, and as such may have formed part of the recreational landscape of Melbourne through its use for fishing and promenading. This site may be an example of the practice of installing a jetty next to the drain outlet. The drain had the benefit of deepening the berthing area for vessels.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    HAROLD STREET DRAIN CULVERT - Heritage Inventory Description

    A large concrete culvert drain outlet is extant onsite. The structure is 8 m wide by 25 m long, with a galvanised iron handrail on the seawards sides.

    Concrete culvert and bluestone supporting structure at shoreward end, concrete pipe, possible archaeological deposits associated with fishing / promenading on structure. Possible pier piles offshore from culvert.

    Archeological Potential: Good - large archaeological deposits are expected offshore

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