Western Springs - Visit
Western Springs Beam Pump
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| Western Springs Beam Pump | |
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| Ethnicity: | European |
| Site type: | Water pumping beam engine |
| Where: | Museum of Transport and Technology, Western Springs. An admission charge applies. |
| How to get there: | Ten minute drive from downtown Auckland via the North Western Motorway taking the Western Springs turnoff. |
| How Long to allow: | How long to allow: 2-3 hours - for the pump and the museum. |
| Disclaimer | |
<googlemap lat="-36.762765" lon="175.173826" zoom="16"> -36.762632, 175.172769, Gun emplacement -36.762275, 175.174974, Gun emplacement -36.762756, 175.176272, Gun Emplacement </googlemap>
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The pump.
What:
ater supply beam engine - in original position drawing from a lake formed by the dammed spring. The engine was recently restored to operating condition.
What else to do there:
See the rest of the Museum, not forgetting the aviation and rail sections at an adjacent site. The springs park is lovely. The Zoo is nearby (catch the tram).
Web info:
Web Info:
http://www.motat.org.nz/exhibitions/early_auckland.htm
IPENZ Register http://www.ipenz.org.nz/heritage/itemdetail.cfm?itemid=98
