Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Great Eastern Hwy Hines Hill
Location Details
South side of Highway, near hotel
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The weighbridge is of historical significance, being an early means of determining the extent of agricultural produce in the district, prior to transport by rail, which was previously immediately adjacent.
Physical Description
The weighbridge is just off, and easily visible from Great Eastern Highway. It comprises a corrugated iron building approximately 1.5x2.5 metres with a curved roof, a wooden door in the north-east corner and a hatch facing the weighing platform on the east side. The hatch is closed with a boarded shutter. The balancing mechanism remains in place and appears to be operative. The weighing platform has a timber deck and concrete surround; there is still easy movement in the platform. Although the building is padlocked, a sheet of corrugated
iron cladding is missing from the rear, some timber framing is broken and deterioration can be expected to accelerate unless preventative measures are taken.
History
Themes: Transport and Communications - Road Travel
Integrity/Authenticity
The weighbridge is as constructed and has a very high integrity.
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Weigh Station |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | METAL | Cast Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
Creation Date
07 May 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.