Toapin Weir History
Location Information
Background
Toapin Weir, the largest and most comprehensive privately constructed reservoir and water scheme in Western Australia, entered the State heritage register in 2012 – its centenary year. Toapin Weir, built around a natural granite rock outcrop, is unique because of its scale and construction by a private landowner. Innovative private landowner Jonah Parker appointed experienced engineer T. C. Hodgson to design Toapin Weir to provide water to service his farm and the local town of Dangin, as well as provide water to the railway.
In 1935, WA received 125,000 pounds sterling for its country water schemes as part of the national program of works for unemployment relief. As part of this program, Toapin Weir received funding to raise the Weir wall, which extended the water scheme. This extension increased the storage capacity and allowed water to be pumped to the town and district of Quairading.
Access
The site is 2WD accessible via unsealed roads. From Quairading-Cunderdin Road (sealed) travel southwest via Dorakin Road (1.34km unsealed), southeast via Weir Road (0.63km unsealed) and southwest via Toapin Road (0.69km unsealead).
Cache Information
Instructions
This cache is not located at the posted coordinates. The posted coordinates will lead you to a sign with detailed history about Toapin Weir. Locate the required missing information underlined from the sign. Substitute your answers into the coordinates below.
- The scheme was under control of Perth Water Department from the year 192A.
- When the retaining wall was strengthened the dam increased in capacity to 2B,000,000 litres.
- The pumping plant had a 9hp Tangye Engine with a C Throe Pump.
- The scheme was connected to the town on June 24, 19X6.
- The final cost of the scheme was £5,9Y0.
- The original estimated cost of the scheme was £Z,000.
This cache is located at S 031° 58.ABC' E 117° 21.XYZ'
Container Description
This cache is a 200mL clip lock container. It contains a logbook, and has room for small swaps or trackables.
Important Reminders
Please replace the cache as found and bring your own pen to sign the log.