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Hyden and Districts Swimming Pool

Author

Shire of Kondinin

Place Number

11046
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Location

McPherson St Hyden

Location Details

38 Marshall according to WA Atlas

Local Government

Kondinin

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1976

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 18 Mar 1998 Category 4

Category 4

Some heritage value, but not essential to an understanding of the district. Recommend that the place is not included on the Town Planning Scheme at this time. Re-assess the significance of the place when the Inventory is regularly reviewed. Assess in more detail when considering a development application. Record the place prior to redevelopment or demolition. This category is not included in the Town Planning Scheme, and therefore a planning application is not required for proposed development or demolition of the place. Should a building or demolition application be received by Shire, it should be considered on the basis of the recognised heritage value, and the owner offered the same consultation facilities as for the Town Planning Scheme. The places in this category should be reviewed regularly with consideration for inclusion in the Town Planning Scheme.

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a way of life.

Physical Description

The entry building is constructed of red face bricks, and presents a blank wall to the
carpark entry side.

History

The idea of a swimming pool in Hyden was first mooted in
1953, when the weir swimming facility was not adequate. A reticulated water supply to Hyden had been
declined, and it wasn't until after the hotel was established and thriving, that the issue of a water supply
was addressed seriously. In 1973, C Radbourne put the motion to Kondinin Shire Council for the
provision of a pool in Hyden, but the motion was seconded. However, B Mouritz amended the motion to
include; 1. railway land; 2. water authority connection; 3 1/3 cost of finance, and the motion was passed
on the amendment. The $6000 hotel loan money was subsequently used for a pool, with the money
being used for the provision of the water supply. In 1975, excavations for the pool began, with
construction taking place in 1976, and Charles Court finally opening the pool in February 1978.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or redeemable
Authenticity: high degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
M Mayfield; "Hyden Progress Association celebrating Fifty Years 1945-1995". Hyden progress Assoc- Souvenir Booklet 1995
J Meeking; "The History of Hyden". 1972
A Webb; "Kondinin-Kalgarin-Hyden Community, Time and Place". Shire of Kondinin 1988

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other Sports Building
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other Sports Building

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof OTHER Other Material
Wall BRICK Other Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

13 Mar 1998

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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