Local Government
Dandaragan
Region
Wheatbelt
Location
Escape Island Jurien
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1930
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 | 30 Nov 2007 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Sep 1996 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Lighthouses Survey | Completed | 01 May 2000 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The Escape Island Lighthouse has considerable historic and social significance for its essential role in safely guiding ships into Jurien Bay over the years.
Physical Description
The Escape Island Lighthouse consists of a solar powered unmanned light on top of a steel tower. Situated in the centre of Escape Island, the lighthouse provides a landmark and guide for sea transport.
History
Built in 1930 the Escape Island Lighthouse was originally established as a navigational aid for coastal and international fishing. It was originally powered by butane gas but converted to solar in 1986. Several times a year lighthouse ships called into Jurien Bay, anchoring in North Passage to service the light.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5942 | Conservation analysis of 13 lighthouse properties. | C D Rom | 2000 |
| 4580 | The Australian Maritime Safety Authority : lighthouse conservation assessment : Escape Island : Jurien Bay : Western Australia. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2000 |