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Railway Ramp and Crane

Author

Shire of Cue

Place Number

17776
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Location

Cue

Location Details

Local Government

Cue

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 01 Dec 2005 3

3

Retain and conserve if possible: endeavour to conserve the place through provisions of the town planning scheme; photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The Railway Ramp and Crane have historic significance for their association with the construction and operation of the railway. Combined with the former Railway Station [Site No. 28}, the Railway Barracks [Site No. 29] and the Station Master’s House [Site No. 30], the Ramp and Crane contribute to a precinct which illustrates the role and importance of the railway to the Cue township.

Physical Description

Located immediately north of the former Railway Station [Site No. 28], the ramp is of timber and cement construction and features a crane to the southern end. The crane is constructed of steel, painted yellow and stands on cement and stone foundations.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

19 Mar 2007

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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.