Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
130 Hamersley Rd Caversham
Location Details
Other name is also Riverbank Maximum Security Centre and Riverbank Prison.
Other Name(s)
Pyrton, Riverbank Reformatory for Boys
Riverbank Secure Treatment Centre for Boys
Construction Date
Constructed from 1960 to 1970
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 30 Aug 2017 | City of Swan | |
| State Register | Registered | 16 Sep 2016 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 15 Dec 2010 | Considerable Significance |
Considerable Significance |
City of Swan |
Condition
The buildings are in fair to good condition. There is some deterioration resulting from the lack of use of the facility and minor damage resulting from use of the place for defence training.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11816 | Riverbank Detention Centre (fmr) 130 Hamersley Road, Caversham | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2019 |
| 11699 | Archaeological survey & heritage assessment - Lot 130 Hammersley Road, Caversham Reserve 33481 (Former Riverbank Dentention Centre) | Electronic | 2007 |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Post-War International |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | CONCRETE | Concrete Slab |
| Roof | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Other | METAL | Other Metal |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
| PEOPLE | Aboriginal people |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
Creation Date
07 Jan 2008Publish 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.