Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Noonajin Rd Bruce Rock
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Shire Works depot
Construction Date
Constructed from 1926
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 | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The site represents significant associations with the establishment and development of services in the town of Bruce Rock.
History
In 1926, A Hadlow establisheed a power station after the Roads Board decided against a public undertaking. The power station supplied electricity to the town of Bruce Rock. In 1946, the public took over the electric light plant and took out ocnsiderable loans to install new equipment. From 1947, the Roads Board purchased and operated the town's electricty supply. From 1953, the Bruce Rock power house also supplied electricty to Narembeen town. Electricity was supplied through the state's comprehensive grid system in 1970 and the power station closed. The funds from the SEC's purchase of the scheme was used to construct the Shire Hall in 1970.
Condition
Site only
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock A Revised HIstory". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 | |
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock the story of a District". | Bruce Rock District Road Board. | 1959 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Power Station |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Power Station |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
27 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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