Sewer Aqueduct

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.

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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.

Group

Utilities - Sewerage

Category

Sewage Aqueduct