Local Government
Plantagenet
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Albany Hwy & Lowood Rd Mount Barker
Location Details
The station is associated with P17587 to Mt Barker Fruit Inspection Shed (fmr) on the oposite side of the railway line.
Other Name(s)
Mount Barker Railway Precinct (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1923
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 17 Feb 2021 | Shire of Plantagenet | |
| State Register | Registered | 02 Jun 1995 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Mar 1998 |
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Shire of Plantagenet | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Aug 1990 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 07 Jan 1991 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
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Condition
Mount Barker Railway Station is in good condition, albeit with some signs of wear and tear. A major restoration project during 1997/1998 resulted in the reinstatement and repair of much of the railway station’s original fabric whilst also undertaking site works to ensure the long-term conservation of the place. Mount Barker Fruit Inspection & Dehydration Shed (fmr) is in fair condition. There is evidence of structural subsidence on the west side, extensive termite damage, deteriorated asbestos cement fabric on the roofs, and weathered timbers. On the interior, vandalism is evident.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Whitwell | Architect | 1923 | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9724 | Mt Barker Railway Station (fmr): Roof tiles report on condition and options. | Conservation works report | 2010 |
| 3243 | Conservation plan : the former Mt Barker Railway Station. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1994 |
| 3523 | Former Railway Station Buildings Mount Barker Conservation Works- Final Report | Heritage Study {Other} | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Depression & boom |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Water, power, major t'port routes |
| OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
| OCCUPATIONS | Technology & technological change |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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