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Perth Observatory

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

10551

Location

317 & 337 Walnut Rd Bickley

Location Details

Other Name(s)

WA State Govt Observatory

Local Government

Kalamunda

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1964 to 2000

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
State Register Registered 19 Jul 2005 Register Entry
Assessment Documentation

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 01 Aug 2013 Category 1

Category 1

The place should be retained and conserved unless there is no feasible and prudent alternative to doing so. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place and be in accordance with a Conservation Plan (if one exists for the place).

Shire of Kalamunda

Condition

Perth Observatory is in good condition and has been well maintained. Renovations and maintenance to the place have generally been sympathetic to the original design intent.

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
6438 Astronomy in Western Australia. Book 1992

Creation Date

02 Feb 1998

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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