Local Government
Sandstone
Region
Midwest
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
off Irvine St Sandstone
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Old Railway Tank Stand (fmr)
Water Tank Stand (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1949, Constructed from 1910
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 27 Apr 2007 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Jun 1997 |
|
||
Statement of Significance
associated with the railway. The Tank Stand combined with the Goods Shed, the railway dam and sidings are the only visual evidence of the railway which figured prominently in the development of Sandstone. The size and location of the structure make it a very prominent feature of the town.
Physical Description
This large timber structure located at the end of Hack Street originally had four corrugated iron water tanks on top of it. Criss cross bracing reinforces the structure.
History
The railway was extended to Sandstone in 1910 and remained in operation until 1949. The water tanks provided water for the steam engines.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium Degree
Modifications: The water tanks have been removed.
Condition
Poor
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7577 | Shire of Sandstone tank stand : structural condition report. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2005 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Depression & boom |
Creation Date
01 Oct 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.