Local Government
Wyalkatchem
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Wyalkatchem to Tammin Rd Wyalkatchem
Location Details
2km south of Wyalkatchem.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1949
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Dec 1999 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
Enabled the RFDS to land safely at Wyalkatchem.
Physical Description
Originally a graded gravel surface the airfield was extened and bitumised in 2001 with the assistace of the community. Many local people provided cash and/or volunteer labour to ensure that the project was complete. The airfield is now an all weather strip wih the primary use being for the RFDS. Automated lighting has been installed for night use.
History
Built in 1949 on a site purchased by the Shire. Originally a site was obtained to the north of the Town but this is now used by the District High School.
Integrity/Authenticity
High Degree
Condition
Good, in terms of the locaton and the fact that the original runway still forms part of the present site.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Wyalkatchem, A History of the District". |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Air: Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Air: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Air transport |
Creation Date
06 Feb 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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