Flame Trees, Hawksburn Rd

Author

City of Belmont

Place Number

16841

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Location

Road Reserve, Hawksburn Rd Rivervale

Location Details

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Removed	17 Apr 2003

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment	Current	30 Oct 2009

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Local Heritage Survey	Adopted	27 Jun 2023	Category 3	Category 3 Contributes to the heritage of the locality. Conservation of the place is desirable. Any alterations or extensions should be sympathetic to the heritage values of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever feasible.
Municipal Inventory	Removed	22 Nov 2016	Category 1	Category 1 Essential to the heritage of the locality. Rare or outstanding example. The place should be retained and conserved unless there is no feasible and prudent alternative. Any alterations or extensions should be sympathetic to the heritage values of the place and in accordance with a Conservation Plan (if one exists for the place).
Municipal Inventory	Removed	17 Apr 2003	Category 1	Category 1 Essential to the heritage of the locality. Rare or outstanding example. The place should be retained and conserved unless there is no feasible and prudent alternative. Any alterations or extensions should be sympathetic to the heritage values of the place and in accordance with a Conservation Plan (if one exists for the place).

Statement of Significance

• The avenue of trees make a positive contribution to the streetscape and are a well known landmark in the district.
• The trees have historic value for its association with the Belmont Young Men's Club who were motivated to provide services for the club and community.

Physical Description

The avenue of mature trees are a prominent element in the urbanised streetscape.

History

The Belmont Young Men's Club was formed in 1919 and they purchased some land at the end of Hawksburn Road, Rivervale, known as "The Springs". They intended developing this site into a major swimming and rowing venue, but were unable to raise the funds.

In 1926, they presented the land to the Belmont Road Board on condition it be reserved for public use. The flame trees along Hawksburn Road were planted by the members of this Club, possibly as an entry to their planned venue.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: High

Condition

Good

Place Type

Tree

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	OTHER	Other
Original Use	OTHER	Other

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Cultural activities

Creation Date

01 Jun 2004

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

08 Feb 2024

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