Stone Lined Channel
Bendigo Creek, BENDIGO VIC 3550 - Property No Asset428796
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Statement of Significance
The stone-lined section of the creek is both a significant urban element, reinforcing the period character of the
Pall Mall public building area and Rosalind Park, and historically important as a reminder of the extensive
gold-seeking activities in the area which were so changed the creek (flow and path) that these major works were
required to protect the freehold sites developed along its banks from 1854. There is no comparable drainage
scheme linked to gold set in an urban domain in the State. Associated wit¥ these areas are the brick, iron and
stone road and pedestrian bridges, some of which are individually notable. 1
The concrete lined sections (east of Bridge Street) tell a similar story but with the historic fabric largely replaced:
their significance lies in the necessity for the lining rather than the lining itself, with the exception of the remnant
timber lining in these sections.
Note that similar notable stone lined pavements exist on the Back Creek channel near its junction with Bendigo
Creek.
1 see site schedule
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Stone Lined Channel - Physical Description 1
Basalt lining, with sandstone walling and granite capping comprise the most valuable part of the creek's current
state. This extends from Bridge Street to past Violet Street. The other sections are lined with reinforced concrete
which in some cases combines with remnant timber lining (near the gasworks site). Towards White Hills the
creek takes on a more natural appearance.
Stone Lined Channel - Physical Description 2
Bendigo Creek Bridge, Booth Street 1920c? bridge Over Bendigo Creek. typical of other bridges along the
creek.
Bendigo Creek Road Bridge, High Street 1899c brick with basalt capping stone with margins and rock face
finish.
Bendigo Creek Foot Bridge, Bull Street, 1882, Rosalind Park bridge.
Bendigo Creek Road Bridge, Short Street, 1899c, notable, with wrought-iron stone and brick construction.
riveted girders.
Bendigo Creek Bridge, Weeroona Avenue, c1930, concrete framed bridge with metal balustrading and chain
wire infill over bendigo creek.
Bendigo Creek Bridge, Williamson Street c1930C, concrete framed bridge with metal balustrading and chain wire
infill over bendigo creek.
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Bendigo - Eaglehawk & Bendigo Heritage Study
Author: Graeme Butler & Associates
Year: 1993
Grading: A
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BENDIGO TOWN HALLVictorian Heritage Register H0117
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SPECIMEN COTTAGEVictorian Heritage Register H1615
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BENDIGO SCHOOL OF MINES (BENDIGO TAFE)Victorian Heritage Register H1505
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