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The Dell - Clifton Springs Foreshore Reserve

Location

Clifton Street, CLIFTON SPRINGS Vic 3222 - Property No 272420

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

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.

Group

Recreation and Entertainment

Category

Picnic Ground/ Recreation reserve