Roads Board Building (fmr)

Author

Shire of Capel

Place Number

00437

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Location

Cnr Forrest & Roe Rds Capel

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Scouts' Building

Local Government

Capel

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1926, Constructed from 1996

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	01 Aug 1999	Category B	Category B Considerable Significance Very important to the heritage of the locality. High degree of integrity/authenticity. Retention and conservation of the place is highly desirable. Any alterations or additions should reinforce the significance of the place. Original fabric should be retained where feasible. Photographically record prior to major development or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place is significant for it's associaitons with the Capel civic administration since 1926, and the community interest in retaining the place. It contributes to the mainstreet and streetscape character of the Capel.

Physical Description

Timber framed and weatherboard clad with a symmetrical frontage.

History

Prior to the formation of the Capel Roads Board in 1907, the reserve was formed for a road board office site in 1906, and vested in the Roads Board in January 1907. The roads board office was built in 1926. In 1957, extensions to the Roads Board Office, as well as the construction of a brick strong room took place, before the Shire was formed in 1951, and relocated later in the 1960's. In 1991, the Capel Shire Council called for public comment regarding the future of the building. Submissions received were in favour of retaining the building, and the Shire resolved to restore the building. In 1994 it operated as a playgroup centre. In 1996 the place was completely renovated by the community with funds from Lotteries, the mining companies and the Capel Shire. In 1997, it was used as a Senior Citizens centre, the H.A.A.C centre, and a meeting place for local organisations.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Degree
Authenticity: Medium Degree

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Chase D and Krantz V; "Just a Horse Ride Away, A history iof the Shire of Capel and it's people".	Shire of Capel Local History Collection	1995

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	Other Community Hall\Centre
Original Use	GOVERNMENTAL	Office or Administration Bldg

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	TIMBER	Weatherboard

Creation Date

27 Jul 1988

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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