Mount Wells Fire Tower

Author

Shire of Boddington

Place Number

18454

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Location

Boddington

Location Details

Local Government

Boddington

Region

Peel

Construction Date

Constructed from 1961, Constructed from 1962

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	18 Jul 2001	3	3 Conservation Encouraged - Significant as an individual building or as part of a group of related buildings within the municipality.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	01 Jun 2011	C	C conservation of the place is highly desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever possible.

Statement of Significance

Mount Wells is the second highest fire tower in Western Australia. Views from the tower are integral for detecting fire, and observing weather conditions, as well as providing impressive views for tourists and locals. This is an important feature of past industry practices in the Boddington area.

Physical Description

The Mount Wells Fire Tower is made of vertical steel structures, in a triangle formation, pointing towards the sky. It protrudes 551 metres above sea level.

History

Traditionally the fire tower was constructed as a fire lookout for the surrounding timber milling industry. Nowadays the site is utilised for recreational use, a weather station, and on occasions, continues as a fire lookout.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Municipal Heritage Inventory		2000
	Western Australian Heritage Council
	J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington".
	Department of Fisheries & Agriculture

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	FORESTRY	Other

Creation Date

13 Feb 2008

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jul 2019

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