Survey Data
Reg No
20906329
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water tower
In Use As
Water tower
Date
1950 - 1955
Coordinates
172134, 78618
Date Recorded
31/07/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding hexagonal-plan concrete built water tower, built 1954. Concrete cornice and string course to reservoir. Steel parapet railings. Recessed panels to shaft with square-headed fixed pane windows and vertically channelled rendered detailing joining windows vertically.
Appraisal
Part of large coherently planned group of hospital structures, built as Tuberculosis Sanatorium under Doctor Noel Browne as Minister for Health. The water tower is interesting example of industrial heritage, which adds context to the site. The simple form is enhanced by restrained decorative render.