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Sandstone Power Station

Author

Shire of Sandstone

Place Number

09122
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Location

Payne St Sandstone

Location Details

Local Government

Sandstone

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1975

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 25 Jun 1997 Category 4

Category 4

Significant but not essential to an understanding of the history of the district: photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The Power Station has high social significance given that it provides the town's power supply.

Physical Description

This large steel shed has a roller door to the east elevation which front onto the street. Three large mufflers are attached to the north facade. The Power Station is surrounded by a high fence.

History

The SEC Power Station was opened on 28 November, 1975 by Mr Mensaros, the Minister for Local Government.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Degree

Condition

Very Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
S Senior; "From Gold to Wool and Back Again".

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Power Station
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Power Station

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall METAL Steel
Roof METAL Steel

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

17 Jul 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.