Local Government
East Pilbara
Region
Pilbara
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Location
Kalgan Dr Newman
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1981 to 1996
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1999 |
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Statement of Significance
The Shire of East Pilbara Administration Centre has aesthetic, historic and social significance. It is the main administration centre of'the largest Shire in Australia', where local government functions are carried out by the Shire Council and the Shire Officers.
The immense distances in the East Pilbara create some administrative difficulties, so there are Shire Offices in three locations - in Marble Bar, Nullagine and Newman. The East Pilbara Shire has a population of 9,600 (1998 WA Municipal Directory) and employs a full time staff of 78 employees. It has an income of $10,617,913.
Physical Description
The Shire of East Pilbara Administration Centre is located in Kalgan Drive, adjacent to the Library and Hedland College. It is a low, light face brick building, with painted timber fascia boards, and an entrance porch supported by painted timber posts. The building blends in effectively with its surroundings. The original structure, built in 1981, has been extended a few times, the most recent renovations taking place in 1995-96.
The Council Chamber has an external door at the front of the building for easy access.
The Shire Offices were built after the town was 'normalised' in July 1981, when BHP Iron Ore opened the town, and handed over administration to an elected Shire Council. To legalise the transaction a payment of $1 was made to BHP Iron Ore. Newman was the first Pilbara 'company' town transferred to a local authority.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA Municipal Directory | 1997-98 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Other Metal |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
01 Oct 1999Publish 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.