Construction of Ord River DamPrint Page

The plaque commemorates the commencement of the construction of the Ord River Dam under a Commonwealth-State agreement. 

In 1967, the Commonwealth Government provided a grant for the construction of the Ord River Dam to provide a major storage reservoir, called Lake Argyle. The contractor for the works. Dravo Pty Ltd commenced work in April 1969. As work could not be carried out on the dam during the wet season the work was programmed to be carried out during three dry seasons (from April to November). Work was completed in 1971. As wet season flows had to be routed over the incomplete dam in 1970-71, special protective measures were successfully taken which prevented any damage to the dam.

Location

Address:	Lake Argyle Road, Lake Argyle, 6743
State:	WA
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -16.109722 Long: 128.748333 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Monument Type:	Plaque
Monument Theme:	Government
Sub-Theme:	Federal
Actual Event Start Date:	10-April-1969
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Thursday 10th April, 1969
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Source: MA