Local Government
Bassendean
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Colstoun Rd Bassendean
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1970
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 22 Aug 2017 | 4 |
4 |
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Statement of Significance
• The place has social value for its provision of facilities to the volunteer fire brigade in Bassendean since the 1970s.
• The place has historic value as a demonstration of the ongoing commitment to volunteer fire brigade services by the Town of Bassendean.
• The place has historic value for its association with valued members of the Bassendean Volunteer Fire Brigage, Thomas Gardiner and Manfred Hoefler.
Physical Description
A long rectangular portion of the Ashfield Reserve paved with asphalt and marked by painted lines into a grid formation. The area is edged with concrete kerbing and a small shed is located on the northern side of the track. The area is edged with light poles to enable night time activities.
History
This track was built in the 1970s for the Bassendean Volunteer Fire Brigade to enable training of their members. Previously a track was located on the BIC reserve but with the realignment of Guildford Road the original track could not be accommodated on that site.
The track was named in honour two of its members, Tom J Gardiner and Manfred Hoefler. Thomas Gardiner (c1914-1989) was a member of the West Australian Volunteer Fire Brigade for 48 years, serving 40 years in Bassendean. He achieved life membership of the Bassendean Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1956 and in 1978,he was awarded a British Empire Medal. His three sons all served with the Bassendean Brigade. Manfred Hoefler (c1951-2005) was Captain of the Bassendean Volunteer Fire Brigade for 10 years and also
awarded life membership of the Brigade.The track was resurfaced c2003 and continues to be used for its original function
Integrity/Authenticity
High
High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Bassendean Local History Collection. Landgate aerial photographs |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| A1174 | TOB Assessment No |
| No.35 | MI Place No. |
Place Type
Urban Park
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
| Original Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
07 Jun 2019Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
07 Jun 2019Disclaimer
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