Published on Friday, 3 October 2025 at 6:00:00 PM

The Shire is excited to announce that the restoration works on our heritage-listed Water Tower are now completed. Generously funded by the Public Transport Authority and Wheatbelt Development Commission, saving the water tower was the important final piece of our CBD redevelopment project.

After 5 years of project development, the restoration works on this iconic landmark commenced in April 2024. Works included reinforcement of the wooden tower and metal tank to enhance structural integrity and safety, while preserving the tower’s aesthetic for historical accuracy. After receiving approval from the Heritage Council, painters also refreshed the iconic Kalgoorlie Bitter signage.

The Shire hosted a competition in June 2025 for 5 lucky residents and their plus ones to take in the views from the top of the Water Tower. In early September 2025, Merredin welcomed His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson, wife of the Governor. Part of the Governor’s tour included a walk through Pioneer Park and a climb up the Water Tower.

The scaffolding was removed in late September and the final sealant applied to the wooden components of the tower. The Shire of Merredin looks forward to celebrating the completion of this incredible milestone with the community in the coming weeks.

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