 In 1986, the well was described as one of the two "most significant tourist attractions' located within the District Council of Peake.Prior to 1998, the land is reported as being transferred to the National Trust of South Australia.In the years 1997 and 1998, it was one of the subjects of a survey of European heritage located in the Murray Mallee carried out on behalf of the Government of South Australia where it was described as "an important reminder of the dependence upon ground water in opening up the district for farming."