Millmerran Water Tank Art - Queensland

In 1998 the Millmerran Water Reservoir mural was commissioned by the Millmerran Shire Tourism & Progress Association and was fully funded by the Millmerran Shire Council. It was designed and painted by Jon Signs of Toowoomba. The mural received a touch-up in 2013

History of the Millmerran Water Supply

In 1881 Millmerran's early settlers drew water from holes in the creek which is located beside this reservoir. The creek was named Back Creek because of its position on Yandilla Station and it was here that the seed of the township of Millmerran was sown.

in 1900 William Baillie of Tummaville used a horse drawn scoop to excavate a dam just up the rise to the north of here. On the very day he finished, a storm dumped 100mm of rain and filled it. Douglas hand pumps and horse drawn drays were used until replaced by semi rotary and finally double acting pumps and motorised tankers.

In 1927 a bore was put down between the dam and Back Creek but it only produced water suitable for stock. It was equipped with a windmill and a large tank on high blocks.

In 1958 a bore producing a good flow of drinkable water was finally established just east of the Condamine River on the Millerran/Toowoomba Road.

In 1962 A pipeline was laid to a standpipe tank built just west of the town. At 23 metres high and 8 metres in diameter it held 1,365 megalitres of water. Water was finally piped to every household.

In 1981 The Millmerran Reservoir was constructed adding another 2.5  megalitres to the supply's storage capacity. Reticulation and pumping is now fully monitored and controlled by a computerised telemetry system.

Source: Sign at the Millmerran Water Reservoir.

Additional Information

This water tank is situated by the roadside and is highly visible from a distance. There is ample parking on the verge and there is a designated parking area next to the water tank. The car park is suitable for cars and caravans alike. The tank is fenced but is easily viewed from all sides.

Source: Outback Dusty Trails