Bastia Hill Water Tower

13 Bastia Avenue, WHANGANUI

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Bastia Hill Water Tower, Whanganui. Image courtesy of www.flickr.com | Bruce Crawford | 18/01/2014 | Bruce Crawford
Bastia Hill Water Tower, Whanganui. Image courtesy of www.letsgowhanganui.org.nz | discoverwhanganui.nz

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Detailed List Entry

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 2

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

970

Date Entered

7th July 1982

Date of Effect

7th July 1982

City/District Council

Whanganui District

Region

Horizons (Manawatū-Whanganui) Region

Legal description

Lots 19-21 & Trig Res DP 2448

Location Description

Bastia Hill is one of two hills in Whanganui with towers. This is the water tower. The site was the site of a fortified pa Taumahaaute. Designed by City Engineer Crofton Staveley and Principal Assistant Engineer A Gumbley. Height including dome is 50metres. Was still providing water in 2013. Weight of tank when full 2000 tonnes.

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