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Lake Bellfield & Tourist Viewing Platform, Grampians Road, HALLS GAP
LocationGrampians Road HALLS GAP, NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE LevelRecommended for Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
Lake Bellfield was constructed in the 1960s as a water storage against drought as part of the Wimmera-Mallee Domestic and Stock Supply Water System. The reservoir is at the head of a valley between two mountain ranges giving it a picturesque setting. The stone clad toilet block with cantilevered glass clad viewing platform above with curved roof is an elegant late twentieth century structure associated with the Lake. The Lake is a major recreational facility in the region. Lake Bellfield, Halls Gap is historically and scientifically significant at a LOCAL level. It is associated with the Wimmera-Mallee stock and domestic water supply system which grew to become one of the largest of its kind in the world. Lake Bellfield, Halls Gap is socially significant at a LOCAL level. It is a district recreational destination and is valued and recognised by the local community and regional visitors. Lake Bellfield, Halls Gap is significant at a LOCAL level.
Group
Parks, Gardens and Trees
Category
Lake/ Pond