Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Gamenya Rd Merredin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1966, Constructed from 1978
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 27 Mar 2020 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
Situated in the heart of the wheatbelt, the Merredin Depot was built in 1966 to transfer grain from narrow gauge rail onto the main standard gauge line.
Originally the facility consisted of four vertical concrete cells, each of 2200 tonne capacity, and two garner bins. A further four cells were added, in 1978 bringing the total capacity to 15,000 tonnes.
To handle harvest surpluses, a horizontal 'E' type storage capable of holding 220,000 tonnes (8 million bushells) was built in 1969. With a length of 610 metres and a width of 59 metres, this facility is one of the largest in the network, and reputed to be the largest horizontal storage in the southern hemisphere.
Two rail 'track sheds' service the transfer depot. One is used for the discharge of grain from narrow gauge rail wagons which is unloaded into the cells. The other is for the outloading of grain from the storage cells into standard gauge rail wagons.
Grain can also be loaded into or outloaded from the cells to road transport through separate facilities.
Physical Description
The facility comprises large capacity vertical and horizontal grain storage immediately adjoining the northern side of the eastern railway line.
History
Themes: Occupations - Grain Growing
Transport & Communication - Grain
Integrity/Authenticity
Although the facility has been expanded over the years, it has a high integrity.
Condition
Very Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Merredin Tourist" brochure | Merredin Tourist & Information Centre (Inc) | 1979 | |
| "Merredin Transfer Depot & District" Brochure | Co-Operative Bulk Handling Limited | 1/07/1992 |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Silo or Grain Shed |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Silo or Grain Shed |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | CONCRETE | Pre-cast concrete panel |
| Wall | CONCRETE | Pre-cast concrete panel |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
24 May 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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