Brunswick Swimming Hole

Author

Shire of Harvey

Place Number

26391

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Location

1 Ommanney Road Brunswick

Location Details

Brunswick River to the north of the Bowling Club and to the south of the Caravan Park.

Local Government

Harvey

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1952

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	28 Dec 2012	Category 2	Category 2 Considerable Significance DESCRIPTION • Very important to the heritage of the locality. • High degree of integrity/authenticity. • Fulfils the criteria for entry in the Shire of Harvey Heritage List under Clause 9.2.1 of DPS No. 1. DESIRED OUTCOME • Conservation of the place is highly desirable. • Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	25 Oct 2015	Category 2	Category 2 Considerable Significance DESCRIPTION • Very important to the heritage of the locality. • High degree of integrity/authenticity. • Fulfils the criteria for entry in the Shire of Harvey Heritage List under Clause 9.2.1 of DPS No. 1. DESIRED OUTCOME • Conservation of the place is highly desirable. • Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place.

Statement of Significance

• The place has historic value for its association with the vibrant community effort of the 1950s which led to the creation of this community facility.
• The place has social value for the many individuals and families from the community who have used the facility for a place of relaxation and recreation since 1952.

Physical Description

There is a plaque on a rock to commemorate the opening of the swimming area in the Brunswick River in December 1952. The swimming hole consists of a dammed section of the river to the east of Brunswick Bridge and is accessed from the banks on both sides of the river. The swimming hole is flanked by a recreational park on the south bank and campsite on the north bank.

History

The swimming pool which was created on the Brunswick River in 1952 was achieved through community fundraising. A group of residents met in 1951 to formulate a plan to build a pool and decided that fundraising and subscriptions was a better way to achieve their goal rather than lobby the local roads board to enter into another loan.

The Brunswick Parents and Citizens raised the funds and the pool was constructed by voluntary efforts. President of the Parents and Citizens Association, Mr J. G. Fry opened the pool on 10 December 1952.

Since opening, the pool has been a popular venue for residents and tourists. Swimming lessons and swimming carnivals were held at the pool until the 1980s

New facilities have been added in recent decades, including a toilet block and play equipment, and a caravan park was established on the north side of the river.

Integrity/Authenticity

High/ High

Condition

Good

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	Other

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Other	STONE	Other Stone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

01 May 2020

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Approved

Last Update

31 Mar 2021

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