Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
French St Merredin
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Presbyterian Church
Construction Date
Constructed from 1984
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
|
Statement of Significance
The building has architectural and social significance, being well designed for the climate and uses to which it is put and being a well used community centre.
Physical Description
This modern single storey building is set back from French Avenue in well-maintained gardens. The building is designed with major functions in the form of "wings", with external walls on three sides, to provide cross ventilation. There is a half-width front verandah to provide weather protection to the entry.
There is a plaque by the front door, with the following inscription:
This Centre
was constructed with funds provided
by
the Commonwealth and State Governments
Merredin Shire Council and Merredin Senior Centre Committee
to replace the original centre which commenced operating in 1971
was officially opened by
The Hon. J. McM Brown M.L.C., JP
Member for South East Province
on
Saturday, 24th March 1984
J.H. Crook Shire President
R Littie Shire Clerk
Integrity/Authenticity
The fabric of the original building is intact and the place appears as*constructed from French Avenue. However, the kitchen extension with different wall materials detracts from the building's overall integrity.
Condition
Very Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | CONCRETE | Concrete Block |
| Other | METAL | Aluminium |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
31 Jan 1989Publish 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.