Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
3 Stephen St Bunbury
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Bunbury Court House
Construction Date
Constructed from 1985
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 | 31 Jul 1996 | Some Significance |
Some Significance |
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Statement of Significance
Bunbury Courthouse has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
the building is situated on a site that has been associated with law and order since the earliest days of settlement.
Physical Description
Bunbury Courthouse is a modern court complex, two-storey brick and glass structure with aluminium barge cladding.
History
Bunbury’s modern law courts were opened on 14 January 1985.
The new law courts were built on the site of the second Bunbury Court House (built 1906; demolished 1983) in Stephen Street. The site has been associated with law and order since the foundation of Bunbury.
Justice in Bunbury had initially been administrated by the Resident Magistrates from their homes and then from a room in the police building in Wittenoom Street. In 1885 a court room was added to the post office (located opposite the police station) for use as a courthouse. By 1906 this room was no longer used, most likely due to lack of space.
Integrity/Authenticity
High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining.
(These statements based on street survey only).
Condition
Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7299 | Bunbury images : people and places. | Book | 2004 |
| 4027 | Provision of an Integrated Video and Audio System for the Geraldton and Bunbury Courthouses-Tender and Specifications | Report | 1999 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Late 20th-Century Brutalist |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | METAL | Aluminium |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
10 Nov 2017Disclaimer
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