Local Government
Morawa
Region
Midwest
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Location
Koolanooka
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1966
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 | 01 Aug 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
This mine produced the first Western Australian commercial export of iron ore and had a significant socio-economic impact on the town of Morawa during the 1960s.
Physical Description
Open cut mine in bush setting. There are roads to the base of pit, where there is water and to the top, where there are good views of the surrounding district.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity:
Excavation intact but eroding.
Modifications:
Almost all plant and building removed
Place Type
Historic Town or district
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MINING | Other |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
19 Dec 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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