Local Government
Mt Magnet
Region
Midwest
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Location
Mt Magnet
Location Details
immediately north-west of Railway Dam
Construction Date
Constructed from 1896
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey | Completed | 11 Dec 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Aug 1996 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The Railway Bridge has historic significance for its association with the operations of the railway in the town. Together with the Station Master's House [Place No. 15], the Railway Workers' Houses [Place No. 16], railway platform [Place No. 18] and the railway dam [Place No. 17], the Railway Bridge assists with the interpretation of local railway heritage and history.
Physical Description
Located near the Railway Dam, this bridge is constructed of stone with concrete supports and solid timber beams. The remains of the railway track lie on top.
History
The railway line reached Mt Magnet in 1896. The Meekatharra-Mullewa line closed in 1978. [Drawn to Mt Magnet, p224]
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Day & K Morrissey; "Drawn to Mt Magnet". | Shire of Mt Magnet | 1995 |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
27 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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