Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
39 Nelson Cr East Perth
Location Details
Other Name(s)
West Australian Cricket Association
Construction Date
Constructed from 1980, Constructed from 1883
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 06 May 2022 | ||
| Heritage List | Adopted | 31 Aug 2021 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 14 Feb 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 |
|
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
An element of the early planning scheme and an important element of the townscape.
The place has historic value with community sentiment and attachment to the site over a long period of time.
It has value as a setting for sport and recreation.
The place has historic and social value but the fabric has no aesthetic value.
Physical Description
The place consists of a collection of buildings arranged around the playing surface. Most of the structures post date in 1980’s. In 2015 the MRA approved a development application for the addition of a storage shed, shade structure, wash down facility and screen fencing on the site.
History
Along with the site of Gloucester Park it formed an important area known as Perth Meadow. Originally a swamp surrounded by saltbush it was used later for football, cycling and trotting (1914-29). The Western Australian Cricket Association area was also used as a landing field for demonstration flights by Sir Norman Brearley in the 1920’s.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity - High
Authenticity - Medium
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Perth Heritage Inventory | MRA | March 2016 | |
| MHI | City of Perth | 2001 | |
| Survey of Historical Sites in the Central Area of Perth | City of Perth | 1992 |
Other Keywords
Council resolved to approve the entry of places on in the City Planning Scheme No. 2 Heritage List on 31 August 2021 and effective from 6 May 2022 upon the gazettal of City Planning Scheme No. 2 Amendment No. 46 and Local Planning Scheme No. 26\(Normalised Redevelopment Areas) Amendment No. 4
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7731 | Gateway - depot precinct: design guidelines and performance standards for development. | Report | 2004 |
| 5944 | WACA Stage 1B redevelopment : DA report. | C D Rom | 2002 |
| 11447 | Disorderly proceedings in the park: Western Australian Football in Colonial times. | Book | 2016 |
| 5545 | WACA Ground Farley Stand : record of the place. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2001 |
| 5584 | The Gateway Project : a vision for Perth's eastern gateway (masterplan). | Brochure | 2004 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
11 Sep 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
30 Nov 2022Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.