Local Government
Port Hedland
Region
Pilbara
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Location
Port Hedland
Location Details
various sections from Mundabullangana Station to De Grey Station Note: The current information available to the State Heritage Office is not sufficient to map the location and extent of this place. Please use the Feedback button if you have information that would assist with mapping.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1919
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 | 31 Dec 1996 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The remaining sections of the original North West Coastal Highway are evidence of the difficulty in accessing the region prior to contemporary road transport construction and networks.
Physical Description
Various sections of the Old North West Coastal Road remain. These include the river crossing at Yule; sections running through 'Munda', 'Boodarie' and 'De Grey' Stations; and a section beyond Pardoo. 4WD vehicles are usually required on the Road. Along the Road are the dotted remains of the telegraph poles which carried communication in the area.
History
The mention of road construction was first made in 1919 in the Minutes of the Roads Board. £25 was allocated to provide better surfaces for 'motor vehicles'. Further allocations were made in 1920-22 to continue with the upgrade of tracks to roads. The section of the Road from Mallina to Munda was gazetted in 1922. The Road is evidence of the struggle to introduce transport to the area. The Road service proved unreliable for regular services from the south.
Condition
Sections Only
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Hardie; "Nor’ Westers of the Pilbara breed: The story of brave ancestors who pioneered the outback Pilbara of Western Australia". | The Shire of Port Hedland, | 1981 |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
Creation Date
19 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
20 Jun 2019Disclaimer
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