Local Government
Nungarin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Merredin-Goomalling Rd Nungarin
Location Details
North of Merredin-Goomalling Rd - Railway Reserve opposite Lot 22 Railway Ave
Construction Date
Constructed from 1911
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Nov 1999 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The Nungarin Railway Water Tank Site has historus significance as part of the Railway Precinct, and as an acknowledgment of the role played by the West Australian Government Raiwlays in the develpment of the town and district.
Physical Description
The Railway Precinct incorporates the STation Sire, the Railway Crane, and the foundations of the water tank.
History
The first train arrived in Nungarin on 28th August 1911. The line was constructed as an agricultural light line at a cost of £1000 per mile.
The station was closed on 30th June, 1973. The station building was sold and relocated to Mussell Pool at Whiteman Park.
Condition
Moved to Whiteman park 1973
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 055 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
23 Jul 2012Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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