Scarborough Reservoir (WS 0108)
- Number4575726
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Other name(WS 0108)
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Primary address
357, Off Railway Avenue Scarborough, 2510. NSW
LGA: Wollongong City
LGA region: Illawarra
DUAP region: Illawarra & Macarthur
- OwnerSydney Water
- Current useReservoir.
- Former useReservoir.
- Item typeBuilt
- Item groupUtilities - Water
- Item categoryWater Supply Reservoir/ Dam
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Parcels
Parcel code: LOT
Lot number: 1
Section number:
Plan code: DP
Plan number: 938813
Updated: 17 February 2003
- Curtilage/BoundaryThe curtilage is defined by the boundary of Lot 1 in DP no.938813, as shown on the curtilage plan.
- AMG easting312559113
- AMG northing6206756885
- Statement of significanceScarborough Reservoir (WS 108). One of a small group of cylindrical concrete reservoirs with concrete roof, serving the needs of small local communities. The listing includes the reservoir and all associated pipework, valves and valve houses to the property boundary.
- Endorsed significanceLocal
- BuilderNSW Department of Public Works
- Year completed1913
- CircaNo
- Physical descriptionScarborough Reservoir (WS 108) is a small circular concrete reservoir, with concrete roof, the only one of its type in the South Coast supply system which has not needed repair to its roof. The sides of the reservoir are largely covered with earth. There is no concrete apron. Standard features include: concrete access steps, inlet and outlet valve chambers. Full Service Level: 144 m. Capacity: 0.67 ML.
- Modifications madeNo modification to roof, as on other similar reservoirs.
- HistoryThe Metropolitan Water Supply and Drainage Board initially used water from the Cordeaux River, the nearest of the Upper Nepean tributaries to supply the South Coast, Wollongong and its suburbs. A series of dams were constructed on the Cordeaux River, the principal dams being completed in 1903, 1915 and 1926 respectively. Because of the height of the ridge (O’Briens Gap) above the coastal area, pressure in the trunk main was too high to be directly connected to reticulation mains. The pressure was broken down by the construction of 5 service reservoirs at the highest points on the coastal plain. The initial supply scheme from the Cordeaux River to Wollongong was constructed by the NSW Department of Public Works in 1902-1903. It was transferred to the MWS&DB in 1903. The second major stage of development occurred in 1909 with extension to Port Kembla and Unanderra. The third stage of expansion was completed in 1915 with water supplied to Figtree, Mount Kembla, Kembla Heights, Mount Keira, Keiraville and towns to the north of Wollongong, namely Balgownie, Corrimal, Bellambi, Russell Vale, Woonoona, Bulli, Thirroul, Austinmer, Coledale, Scarborough and Clifton. The extensions of supply to Dapto in 1920 and to Mount Drummond (now Mangerton), Tarrawanna, Reidtown, Fern Hill and Fairy Meadow, all in 1922, were supplementary to the third stage of expansion. Since that date, expansion has occurred in all of the South Coast water supply, although Kiama, Jamberoo and other southern areas were not connected to the Avon supply until after 1961. In the 1960s, supply was made available from Avon Dam, this dam being originally completed in 1928. Water is now supplied from Avon Dam, via filtration plant, to Mount Keira, Berkeley and Dapto, from whence all other reservoirs receive their supply.
- NationalSettlement
- StateUtilities
- LocalWater Supply
- Local descriptionRelates to the planning, development, expansion and provision of water supply.
- a) HistoricalThis reservoir demonstrates the low level of demand for a suburban or historical community.
- f) RarityOne of a small group of concrete reservoirs in cut and embankment with a concrete roof.
- List nameHeritage Act - s.170 NSW State agency heritage register
- Date listing listed01 January 2000
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WS 108, showing original concrete roof.
Created by: Edward Higginbotham
Creation date: 01 June 2000
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WS 108
Created by: Edward Higginbotham
Creation date: 01 June 2000
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The physical curtilage plan for Scarborough Reservoir (WS 0108).
Created by: Sydney Water
Creation date: 01 June 2006
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Location Plan
Created by: Edward Higginbotham
Creation date: 01 January 2000
- Data entry statusBasic
- Entered18 December 2000
- Updated05 December 2014