Local Government
Collie
Region
South West
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Location
Rly Res N of Coalfields Hwy Collie
Location Details
Railway reserve, north of Coalfields Road.
Other Name(s)
Railway Roundhouse
Construction Date
Constructed from 1947
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 14 Nov 2017 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 25 Jun 2019 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Apr 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 19 Feb 1991 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Mar 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2017 | Exceptional significance |
Exceptional significance |
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Statement of Significance
Railway Round House Collie, Coalfields Hwy, Collie, a concrete and iron structure, and its associated turntable, has cultural heritage significance for its scientific value as one of the few, if not the only, railway round house remaining in Western Australia. It provides a fine demonstration of its past industrial use.
Physical Description
The Round House is built of off-form concrete walls and columns, and precast concrete beams. There is corrugated asbestos clad walls, timber platforms, steel girders and supporting posts, and concrete foundations.
History
The first roundhouse in the state was constructed in Bunbury in about 1929 at a cost of between £30,000 and £40,000.
An turntable was located in Collie from as early as 1898 when it was reported that ‘the carriage sheds, engine sheds and turntable are now assuming a finished appearance, and the railway contractors are to be congratulated on successfully getting the heavy ironwork of the turntable into position without accident to either men or material’. It is likely that this was located near the intersection of Forrest Street and Prinsep Street North.
It was reported in June 1947 that ‘a new turntable 80ft long’ was located in Collie.
The Round House is a post-war building which housed 14 steam locomotives. It remains intact complete with turntable pit and turntable. It is thought to be the last extant Roundhouse in Western Australia.
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium-High / High
Condition
Poor/ Fair
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11852 | Round House with turntable, Collie | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2018 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Other Asbestos |
| Wall | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
| Wall | METAL | Steel |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Water, power, major t'port routes |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Nov 2018Disclaimer
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.