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The Dell - Clifton Springs Foreshore Reserve
Clifton Street, CLIFTON SPRINGS Vic 3222 - Property No 272420

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Statement of Significance

THE DELL - CLIFTON SPRINGS

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE:

The Clifton Springs Mineral Spa Complex was established in the early 1870's and arose from the discovery of mineral springs along the foreshore. Up to eight springs were noted along the foreshore. The site currently consists of one bay steamer jetty or the Long jetty (uprights only), one bathing jetty (uprights only), two railway iron jetties (uprights only), foundations (timber, metal, brick, ceramics) of several buildings relating to the spa complex located along and partly buried with the foreshore sand.

It is of STATE cultural significance.

REFERENCE:

Richardson John - Clifton Springs - Bellarine Historical Society 1978.

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    • Physical Description 1

      The Dell - Clifton Springs Foreshore Reserve - Physical Description 1

      DESCRIPTION:

      Site consists of one Bay Steamer Jetty (uprights only), one bathing jett (uprights only), two railway iron jetties (uprights only), foundations (timber, metal, brick, ceramic), of several buildings relating to the Spa Complex Foreshore rock has also been cut for the pipes to be lain. The springs are still functioning.

      In the second dell area, towards the long jetty, part of the first 9 hole Golf Course was laid. A sand green was located on a flat area of the beach.

      Site can be accessed brom Bay Shore Road (off both Jetty Road and Clifton Springs/Beacon Point Road). Turn north into Spring Street, and continue north along dirt track between the Bowls Club and The Springs to a gateway for 'The Dell'. Descend track to reserve. Remains visible along the beach.

      Check Melways Reference Map No. 238. Co-ordinates B4, D3, F3, F2 (length of Foreshore). Main site covers approximately 900 metres of foreshore from Bathing Jett to Bay Steamer Jetty (extreme eastern edge area_

      RELEVANT SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS:

      Maritime Heritage Unit (Heritage Victoria).

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Greater Geelong - Bellarine Heritage Study

      Author: Huddle, Howe, Lewis and Francis
      Year: 1996
      Grading:

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