List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
970
Date Entered
2nd July 1982
Date of Effect
2nd 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 E. Gumbley. Height including dome is 50 metres. Was still providing water in 2013. Weight of tank when full 2000 tonnes.
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
970
Date Entered
2nd July 1982
Date of Effect
2nd 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 E. Gumbley. Height including dome is 50 metres. Was still providing water in 2013. Weight of tank when full 2000 tonnes.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Former Usages
General Usage: Utilities
Specific Usage: Water Tower
Former Usages
General Usage: Utilities
Specific Usage: Water Tower
Location
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