Local Government
Belmont
Region
Metropolitan
97 Matheson Rd Ascot
Belmont
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1977
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Removed | 17 Feb 2003 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Jun 2023 | Category 4 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Removed | 22 Nov 2016 | Category 3 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Removed | 17 Feb 2003 | Category 3 | |
• The site has historic value for its association with the Red Scheme for the long term unemployed that sought to provide skills and confidence for the participants. • The site has historic value for its association with the provision of small scale parks in metropolitan Perth in the late 20th century. • The site has social value for the many members of the Belmont community and communities across Perth who visited the playground from 1979 to 2002.
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The playground was built c1977 under the State Labor Government's 'Red Scheme' for the long-term unemployed. Once opened the playground attracted many visitors from outside the district as well as locals. The complex consisted of 5 major play areas with pools and water slides, plus a barbecue area, mini-golf course and kiosk. It was opened in November 1977 having cost the Belmont Shire $326,156.00. Treated water from a natural spring was used for the water supply and was the first such facility to be established in Australia. The pools and water features where made of concrete, tiles and brick. The playground closed in 2002, largley due to changes in river run off reforms and changes in Occupational Health and Safety legislation. The park was subject to decay and graffiti until demolished in early 2018. The site has since been subdivided anddeveloped with single residences.
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Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | BRICK | Other Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
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