Route of Busselton to Augusta Railway Line

Author

City of Busselton

Place Number

05359

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Location

Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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	11 Oct 2019

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	20 Jun 1996	Category 5	Category 5 These places are of historic or social value, with few or no built features, and in private ownership or held by State agencies. Actions required are few and may, according to circumstances, be limited to recognition by way of interpretation or signage.

Statement of Significance

The Busselton to August railway route has cultural heritage significance for its historic value in the early 20th century development of the district Its opening provided a boost to the local industries as this meant that local traders had means of exchanging goods with their counterparts in other regions.

Physical Description

This site encompasses the route from Busselton to Augusta by rail. However, the line is no longer in use.

History

The line was established in the early 20th century and was an important means of transport until road transport improved and became competitive. The rail link assisted in allowing industry to develop and to provide the community with a better standard of living.

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	VACANT\UNUSED	Vacant\Unused
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Rail: Other

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

17 Feb 1997

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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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.