LAL LAL STREET TO BROGDEN COURT PRECINCT
CANADIAN CREEK BETWEEN LAL LAL STREET AND BROGDEN COURT GOLDEN POINT, BALLARAT CITY
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Statement of Significance
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LAL LAL STREET TO BROGDEN COURT PRECINCT - History
First built in 1861 as sludge channels, then deepened and widened in the 1870s after the regular flash flooding of the 1860s. Walls were erected in the 1890s and channel lining took place in the early 20th century. The channels of the area were essential for hygiene, mining and structural development, particularly after heavy mining debris destroyed much of the natural water courses and heavy rains caused detrimental flooding.LAL LAL STREET TO BROGDEN COURT PRECINCT - Interpretation of Site
Water channel dating back to goldrush period, although more recent modifications are evidenct.
LAL LAL STREET TO BROGDEN COURT PRECINCT - Archaeological Significance
Site has potential to contain archaeologicl fabric, and other material relating to construction and use of channel, and other depsoits from historic township.
LAL LAL STREET TO BROGDEN COURT PRECINCT - Historical Significance
Historic significance as example of 19th and 20th century civic infrasturcture.
Heritage Inventory Description
LAL LAL STREET TO BROGDEN COURT PRECINCT - Heritage Inventory Description
Extant water channel lined in some sections with brick and bluestone sides.
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MONTROSE COTTAGEVictorian Heritage Register H0108
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CLOWANCEVictorian Heritage Register H1898
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PORTER PREFABRICATED IRON STORE ORIGINALLY IN GEELONGVictorian Heritage Register H2248
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