Identity area
Reference code
AU WA S3003
Title
FILES - KARRATHA OFFICE
Date(s)
- 1988-05-05 - (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Medium
Format
Files
Status
Context area
Name of creator
AU WA A8 - WATER AUTHORITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
(1985-07-01 - 1996-01-01)
Administrative history
The Water Authority of Western Australia held responsiblity for the construction, operation, maintenance and control of water, sewerage and main drainage facilities within the State. The Water Authority was formed in July 1985 and merged the Metropolitan Water Authority with the country water activities of the Public Works Department. The Water Authority was replaced by the Water Corporation on 1 January 1996.
Name of creator
AU WA A1199 - WATER CORPORATION
(1996-01-01 -)
Administrative history
The Water Corporation was established as a body corporate under the Water Corporation Act 1995 and assumed the functions of the Water Authority of Western Australia on 1 January 1996. The Water Corporation is now the principle water utility for Western Australia and provides water, wasterwater, drainage and irrigation services to the State.
Repository
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Files created by the Karratha office of the Water Authority of WA. The files deal with policy and operational matters of the office.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Numerical
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing access (legacy)
Open