HOLLIS PARK

Author

City of Fremantle

Place Number

21009

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Location

Island St & Alice Av South Fremantle

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Sandown Park

Local Government

Fremantle

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	YES	08 Mar 2007

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment	Current	14 Dec 2018

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	18 Sep 2000	Landscape	Landscape This place should be conserved and protected under the City of Fremantle TPS as a place of cultural heritage significance. Prior to any development occurring a detailed assessment of heritage significance should be made and a conservation policy prepared. All development should take account of the heritage significance of the place and be carried out in accordance with the principles of the Burra Charter.

Statement of Significance

Hollis Park, constructed on the site of a former quarry, is evidence of the Council's wish to beautify the City while providing recreational amenities. It has historic significance for its former use running horses and access to South Beach, and for its associations with the marine/boat building industry in the South Fremantle area; it has social value for the local community.

Physical Description

This place is an extension of Wilson Park. See South Beach entry.

History

Hollis Park is one of several parks in the City of Fremantle constructed on the site of a former quarry. It is thus evidence of the Council's wish to beautify the City while providing recreational amenities.
Part of Cockburn Location 203. Proposed site of 'Sandown Park' horse track. Used greatly for running horses and access to South Beach. Locals recall boats being built there.
The place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993.

Place Type

Landscape

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	OTHER	Other

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Sport, recreation & entertainment
OTHER	Other Sub-Theme

Creation Date

20 Jul 2011

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Approved

Last Update

22 Mar 2019

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