Local Government
Belmont
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Matheson Rd Ascot
Location Details
Line ran down Belmont Rd, on the Maylands side and curved around after crossing the river to run alongside Matheson Rd.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1895
Demolition Year
1956Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Removed | 22 Aug 2016 | City of Belmont |
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 | Removed | 17 Feb 2003 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
City of Belmont |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Jun 2023 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
City of Belmont |
Statement of Significance
In 1895 a rail link was opened with the actual line branching the Bayswater line at Mt Joanna
and crossing the river on what had been Drummond's property Loc. 31. The line ran down
Belmont Road, on the Maylands side and curved around after crossing the river to run
alongside Matheson Road (then called Cambridge Crescent). The bridge was constructed in
two separate sections with a line for "up" traffic and one for "down" traffic. In 1902 a
controversy arose over the naming of the two stations along the racecourse link, but the
Belmont Park Road Board was adamant that the name Belmont be retained at all cost. In
addition to racing patrons the link also serviced local businesses. In particular Rowlands
Produce Store and Brisbane and Wunderlich were extremely dependent upon the line for
daily supplies. This line was closed in 1956 when a fire destroyed the bridge beyond repair.
All remnants were demolished in the 1960's and the site of the Belmont Station is now part of
the car park at Ascot Racecourse.
The site is marked with a commemorative plaque erected in the year of the Bi-Centenary.
History
In 1895 a rail link was opened with the actual line branching the Bayswater line at Mt Joanna and crossing the river on what had been Drummond's property Loc. 31. The line ran down Belmont Road, on the Maylands side and curved around after crossing the river to run alongside Matheson Road (then called Cambridge Crescent). The bridge was constructed in two separate sections with a line for "up" traffic and one for "down" traffic. In 1902 a controversy arose over the naming of the two stations along the racecourse link, but the Belmont Park Road Board was adamant that the name Belmont be retained at all cost. In addition to racing patrons the link also serviced local businesses. In particular Rowlands Produce Store and Brisbane and Wunderlich were extremely dependent upon the line for daily supplies. This line was closed in 1956 when a fire destroyed the bridge beyond repair. All remnants were demolished in the 1960's and the site of the Belmont Station is now part of the car park at Ascot Racecourse.
The site is marked with a commemorative plaque erected in the year of the Bi-Centenary.
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
08 Jun 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
25 Feb 2021Disclaimer
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