St George's Church

Statement of Significance

• the place has historic value for its association with the development of Safety Bay in
the post war period and its shift to more permanent residents not just a seasonal
population.
• the place has social value to the many members of the community who have
attended events and services at the church since the 1960s.
• the place has aesthetic value as a simple demonstration of late 20th century style.

Physical Description

Constructed in c1960.
Walls: Brick Painted and asbestos sheets
Roof: metal Colorbond
Architectural style: Late 20th Century

History

St George's Anglican Church was built to serve the growing community in Safety Bay in 1960. The architect and builder of the church have not been determined. The church foundation stone was laid by the Archbishop of Perth, Dr Moline on the 4th December 1960.
In 1954, the Anglican Church designated considerable funds to the development of the Perth diocese infrastructure. The Diocesan Trustees designated approximately £240,000 to various parishes for churches, schools, halls and other facilities. This church represents the investment by the Anglican Church in part of this scheme although further research is required to confirm this conclusion.
The original church building was approximately half of the current size and sometime between 1985 and 1995 the church nave was extended to double the size of the whole building.

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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