Bird Sanctuary

Author

City of Bayswater

Place Number

11355

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Location

King William St Bayswater

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary

Local Government

Bayswater

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1976

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	25 Feb 2020

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Local Heritage Survey	Adopted	25 Feb 2020	Classification 2	Classification 2 Sites have considerable local importance and will generally include public or community buildings, commercial buildings and residential dwellings of exceptional significance. Demolition of these places would generally not be supported.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	24 Feb 1998			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

This place has environmental significance for the region, providing an important habitat for many bird species. It has historic value for its association with Eric Singleton.

Physical Description

A natural lake and marsh area with man-made improvements.

History

This four hectare site was set aside in 1976 as a haven for water birds exposed to the disruptions of recreational activities on the river, such as speed boats and water skiing. The Sanctuary is recognised by the Royal Australian Ornithological Union and some 74 species of birds have been recorded here. Much success has also been achieved with the use of artificial nesting boxes.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity - Moderate (natural feature has been modified)
Authenticity - High

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number	Description
57	Local Heritage Survey Number

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id	Title	Medium	Year Of Publication
9530	Swan and Helena rivers regional recreational path development plan.	Report	2009
7196	Conservation plan for colonial sites on the City of Bayswater foreshore. CONFIDENTIAL	Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan}	2004
9531	Swan and Helena rivers management framework: heritage audit and statement of significance, final report 26 February 2009.	Heritage Study {Other}	2009

Place Type

Landscape

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	OTHER	Other
Original Use	OTHER	Other

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Settlements

Creation Date

20 Mar 1998

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Approved

Last Update

19 May 2021

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