Local Government
Cunderdin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Forrest St Cunderdin
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Cunderdin Museum
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 02 Jul 1999 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Sep 1974 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Dec 1996 | 1 |
1 |
Shire of Cunderdin |
Statement of Significance
One of eight stations between Mundaring Weir and Coolgardie, basic operation of the scheme started in 1903. Associated with Engineer in Chief, C Y O'Connor.
Important landmark of Cunderdin and emphasises the link with goldfields and with water supply.
Has been restored for use as the historical museum of the district and will thus continue to ply its part in the community life.
Physical Description
large red brick building used to house steam pumps used in the Goldfields water scheme. Has a 100 ft brick chimney, made of curved bricks. Building now used as a museum. Situated on Great Eastern Highway in the Cunderdin town site.
History
Assessment 1974
Architect/builder unknown - Public Works Office
Construction circa 1902
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3680 | Conservation plan for No. 3 Pumping Station, Cunderdin. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1998 |
| 3860 | No 3 Pumping Station Cunderdin Conservation Works Final Report | Heritage Study {Other} | 1999 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Pumping Station |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Warehouse |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Technology & technological change |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Technology & technological change |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Jan 2023Disclaimer
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