Harding River Dam
| Harding River Dam | |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Location | Karratha |
| Coordinates | 20°58′35″S 117°06′13″E / 20.976449966°S 117.103599548°ECoordinates: 20°58′35″S 117°06′13″E / 20.976449966°S 117.103599548°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Construction began | 1982 |
| Opening date | 1985 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Harding River |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 6000 megaliters |
Harding River Dam, also known as the Harding Dam, is a dam in Western Australia. It is located across the Harding River, 23 km southeast of Roebourne. Opening in 1984, the dam is a water source for the West Pilbara Water Supply Scheme, which supplies water to towns such as Dampier and Karratha.[1][2][3]
History
A growing need for water in the West Pilbara region prompted proposals by the Public Works Department, focusing on the Fortescue River. However, the Fortescue River is a significant site to the Aboriginal people of the area and there was protest and strong opposition to the proposition.
The construction for the dam commenced in February 1982. The Yindjibarndi protested and presented their case to the State Government to appeal under Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984, as the site for the dam would significantly impact their cultural heritage. However, this had no effect and construction continued and was officially opened on 28 May 1985.
Significance
This site is considered significant by the Indigenous people in the area, such as the Yindjibarndi and Ngarluma people. There are many significant known potential archaeological sites on the location of the dam, such as rock art sites, ceremonial sites, burial sites, and camp sites.
References
- ↑ "Harding Dam Karratha WA | View Water Levels, Maps, Facilities & More". www.watercorporation.com.au. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ↑ "Heritage Council of WA - Places Database". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ↑ "Harding River Dam | Australia's North West". www.australiasnorthwest.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
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