Historical research was carried out in order to compile sufficient documentation as is necessary when carrying our interventions on industrial heritage structures. Different sources of information including archive drawings, old photographs and site assessment of features were all necessary in understanding the performance of the structure and various developments over the c.90 year period since its construction.
Figure 11. Historic early 1940s photograph showing the Water tower in the Civil Abattoir.
Figure 12. Archive Drawings of the Water Tower
Figure 13. Original Mechanical equipment at the Water Tower, protected as part of the restoration project (Left). Historic markings during construction in the 1930s, uncovered during the restoration project (Bottom Right).