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Historic Waterworks building and engineer’s cottage at MOTAT, Auckland, showcasing 1875 architecture by William Errington, originally designed to supply water from Western Springs reservoir, recognized with UNESCO and NZIA awards.
The Waterworks building and associated engineer’s cottage are located at the Museum of Transport and Technology, Auckland.
The Waterworks building, comprising an engine house and adjacent boiler house, was designed by William Errington and constructed in 1875. Its original purpose was to house a large beam engine that extracted water from the nearby Western Springs reservoir for use by the citizens of Auckland.
Awards
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards 2009, Award of Merit
NZIA Local Award for Architecture, 2009
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