Local Government
Katanning
Region
Great Southern
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Location
6 Austral Tce Katanning
Location Details
Cnr Aberdeen St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1964, Constructed from 1920
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 22 Jun 2000 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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| Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Inventory | Adopted | 30 Aug 1997 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
Although the present Fire Station has little heritage significance, its association with the site and its continued use as the location for Katanning's Fire Station since 1920 has some value.
Physical Description
The present fire station is a utilitarian brick and tiled complex with accommodation for two appliances. The grounds are open and without adornment.
History
In 1919, the Katanning Volunteer Fire Brigade was established. A station was erected for the brigade on land exchanged from the Road Board to the Fire Brigade. The original station was constructed of wood and iron and consisted of a cottage with an engine room at the front. The successful contractor was M. C. Dawson for a cost of £321/5/-, although the finai cost ended up as £358. On 11 November 1920, the Chief Officer officially opened the Katanning Fire Station.
In 1929, alterations to the station were completed, the architect being G Lavater and the cost amounting to £651.
In 1963, the fire district was extended and gazetted.
In 1964, the old station was demolished and the present fire station was built. The new station, which was opened in December 1965, was designed by architect K. C. Duncan (Perth), and cost just fewer than £12000 to build. When first opened the station had room for two engines and also contained a bedroom, shower, ladies' and men's toilets, kitchen and workshop.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| K C Duncan | Architect | 1964 | - |
| G Lavater (additions) | Architect | 1928 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Newspaper Article". p.3 | Great Southern herald; | 17/12/1965, | |
| 'Katanning Fire Station (former)' | CAMS Heritage Database Place Form |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Fire Station |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Fire Station |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
05 Nov 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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