Water Channel
North Harcourt Road, SEDGWICK VIC 3551
Statement of Significance
The Coliban system contains a vast collection of structures of varying standards of sophistication which collectively reflect how the system has been modified over time. The abutments and foundations of the flumes which still exist along the aqueduct are important artefacts of the earlier methods used for transporting water through difficult terrain.
Most of the works are outside the City of Greater Bendigo and are included in Mount Alexander Shire and Hepburn Shire.
How is it Significant?The Coliban system and the aqueduct which is part is of State historical, aesthetic, and technical significance to Victoria.
Why is it significant?As part of the Coliban system the aqueduct that crosses North Harcourt Road, Sedgwick is part of an historically important engineering system designed to bring water to the city of Bendigo which commenced operation in 1877. The coliban water supply system is still essentially operating in the manner that was first proposed by Joseph Brady in 1862.The coliban system is one of the earliest water supply system in the state. The system is important for the role that it has played firstly in maintaining Bendigo as a major mining centre, and then in ensuring its future as a major regional centre. The Coliban water supply system has, through a secure supply of water has a strong association with the Bendigo - Castlemaine region for nearly 120 years. Its development demonstrates an association with the following significant people: Joseph Brady, the engineer, James Forrestre Sullivan (MCA Mandurang, minister for mines, C.1862-1866) and Angus Mackay (MCA Sandhurst, minister for nines, 1869).
It demonstrates significant technical accomplishment though the engineers who, over a period of eleven years between 1866 and 1877, overcame some major technical difficulties in bringing the Coliban system into operation. This water system is particularly interesting as the construction was commenced without adequate investigation and planning yet is still functional in the 1990s.
It demonstrates some fine examples of craftsmanship and skill expanding evident in those structures that are still operating effectively today.
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Water Channel
Greater Bendigo City -
GREEN ACRES HOUSE AND OUTBUILDINGS
Greater Bendigo City
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