Local Government
Cottesloe
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
offshore at Cottesloe Beach in line with John St Cottesloe
Location Details
in the Indian Ocean
Other Name(s)
Cottesloe Beach Shark Proof Pool
Foreman's Folly
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 15 Aug 2003 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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Statement of Significance
Cottesloe Beach Pylon, a concrete pylon constructed in 1936 with a reconstructed top and situated in the Indian Ocean about 80 metres offshore from Cottesloe Beach, is a significant element of Cottesloe Beach, one of Perth’s most popular recreation and swimming beaches from the 1880s through to the present. The place is rare as the only remaining element of what was to have been a shark proof enclosure, a scheme developed in the late 1920s and 1930s to ensure the continuing popularity of Cottesloe Beach. It retains a high level community attachment.
History
Assessment 2021: Indian Ocean seafront at Cottesloe Beach below High Water Mark.
The Cottesloe Beach Pylon was constructed in 1936 as part of a shark proof enclosure scheme for the Cottesloe Beach area. The enclosure was never completed but the pylon remained and has become as an iconic element in the Cottesloe Beach land and seascape. The Town of Cottesloe are committed to retaining the pylon and Cottesloe Beach for the Cottesloe and Western Australian community. After a storm damaged the original mast in 1995, a replacement was installed in 1996. Since that time the pylon has suffered further damage and undergone repairs. In January 2019, the Town of Cottesloe undertook significant repairs to the pylon below the waterline, the community contributed to the funding for these works.
The pylon is located approximately 80m off shore and 150m south of the groin.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11797 | Cottesloe Beach pylon | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2019 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
10 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
17 Oct 2022Disclaimer
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