Sewer Aqueduct
Barwon River, BREAKWATER VIC 3219 - Property No 212347
Statement of Significance
A Listed - State Significance
HISTORIC PLACES DOCUMENT SHEET - GRC SHEET NO 147
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The Sewer Aquaduct across the Barwon River near Breakwater was designed and constructed by Stoney & Siddey a Tasmanian firmof engineers and contractors, for the Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage Trust. Erected in 1913-15, this reinforced concrete structure of 14 spans was modeled on the structure system of the Firth or Forth Bridge in Scotland. The aquaduct is of paramount significance as an early example of reinforced concrete construction of delicate proportions by noted engineers Stone and Siddley who also designed the Dennys Lascelles Wool Store of 1912 using a similar technique.
RECOMMENDATIONS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Geelong Regional Commission Register
Historic Buildings Council Register
Australian Heritage Commission Register of the National Estate
National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Register
REFERENCES
Geelong Waterworks and Sewereage Trust, notes by JM mCintyre, Engineer in Chief, 1964, Also plan and elevation drawings.
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SMITHY'S FORGE RUINS CERES
Victorian Heritage Inventory -
Residence
Greater Geelong City -
Residence
Greater Geelong City
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