Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Bates & Duff St s Merredin
Location Details
Within Recreation Ground
Construction Date
Constructed from 1930
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 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The race track is of social significance. It occupies part of a one-hundred acre site reserved in the early 1930s, adjacent to the townsite, for recreation purposes. The high standard of facilities, including lighting and reticulation, provide a widely appreciated sporting venue for the town.
Physical Description
The race track is equipped with night lighting and the grass is reticulated with recycled waste water. Merredin had the first inland sewage treatment works in WA and was the first in the State to reticulate wastewater.
There are associated buildings, including a grandstand.
History
Themes: Social and Civic Activities - Sport
Integrity/Authenticity
Because of continuous up-grading the fabric of the race track is not original, however there is a consistency and integrity in present facilities.
Condition
Very Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett, Barbara "The History of Merredin" | Teachers College, Claremont |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Steel |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
29 Apr 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.