Lake Grace Memorial Swimming Pool

Author

Shire of Lake Grace

Place Number

12703

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Location

Lot 75 Bishop St Lake Grace

Location Details

Local Government

Lake Grace

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1966

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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	23 Sep 1998	Category D	Category D Some heritage value, but not essential to an understanding of the district. Recommend that the place is not constrained by the Town Planning Scheme. Re-assess the significance of the place when the Inventory is regularly reviewed. Record prior to redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place represents a significant achievement in the provision of recreational and sporting venues in Lake Grace.

Physical Description

Cream brick entry and facility building with a flat roof.

History

Initially a controversial subject, generous support was realised when fund raising began for the swimming pool. At a meeting in 1962, a 12 person committee was formed to investigate the Olympic pool for a cost of £40,000. Some doubts about the viability of the project resulted in another public meeting in May, and the pool was fully endorsed. The farmers' offer of 900 acres for a cropping project was decisive in raising the required funds. A poor season lowered the amount of funds expected. The pooi was finally opened en 18 November 1966, by the Premier David Brand. John Milverton's unwavering enthusiasm and support for the project was commended. At the same ceremony, stage two of the town water supply was opened by the Minister for Works and water Supplies, Ross Hutchison MLA. A small fountain at the front of the pool represents that development. In 1967 school vacation swimming classes were instigated and inter-school swimming carnivals provided competition between Wagin and Lake Grace. In April 197G the Swimming Club was formed.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: High Degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Bird J; "Across the Lake: A History of Lake Grace 1911-1992".	Bookmark Publishing House WA	1992

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

30 Oct 1998

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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