Local Government
Coolgardie
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Burra Rock Rd Coolgardie
Location Details
The majority of remnants seem to be in the Burra rock vicinity along Burra Rock Road and Bulong area.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 29 Jul 2005 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Jul 1995 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
|
| Mining Heritage Study | Completed | 30 Jun 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
This woodline is significant in that they are rarely found in such good condition with most facets of early timber harvesting present, so close to the Coolgardie / Kalgoorlie area. The 39kms of line also covers a good area of typical goldfields vegetation types and is an excellent scenic route to travel between Cave Hill and Burra Rock.
Physical Description
A classic example of a 1930s woodline. This woodline stretches for 39kms and has a loading ramp, holding yards, landings and associated camps and rubbish pits scattered along the line.
History
Woodlines were rail tracks laid extending out from Coolgardie and Kalgorlie into the surrounding woodland to collect fuel for domestic and industrial consumption.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Fair-Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb, M&A "The Centennial History of Kalgoorlie-Boulder" | 1993 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6755 | Timber for gold : life on the goldfields woodlines. | Book | 2002 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Other |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Timber industry |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
30 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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