Moreton Bay Fig Trees

Author

City of Cockburn

Place Number

17010

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Location

Cockburn Rd North Coogee

Location Details

Formerly Hamilton Hill.

Local Government

Cockburn

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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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	10 Apr 2014	Category T	Category T Significant tree(s) Heritage trees may be pruned as part of routine tree maintenance in accordance with International Society of Arboriculture standards, provided the pruning would not reduce the tree’s height or crown diameter, alter the tree’s general appearance, increase the tree’s susceptibility to insects or disease, or otherwise increase its risk of mortality. Heritage trees should be removed only in order to protect public safety or private or public property from imminent danger.

Statement of Significance

An historic connection exists with these Fig trees as they are the only reminder of the areas past use (apart from the Robb Jetty Chimney).
It is also unusual to have trees of this type lining a main road through the City.

Physical Description

Approximately 25 Moreton Bay fig trees which are around 50 years of age. The trees run parallel to Cockburn Road and start at the Mactaggart Cove/Cockburn Road intersection.
The trees are in good condition despite redevelopment of the area in 1993, and their proximity to Cockburn Road.

History

The stand of Moreton Bay fig trees was once part of the Robb Jetty abattoir complex. The abattoir was closed in 1993 after being in operation for nearly one hundred years.
Numerous landmarks give an indication that the area once supported the well-known abattoir, such as the Robb Jetty Chimney stack (See City of Cockburn Municipal Heritage Inventory Place Record Form for Chimney Stack) and these Moreton Bay fig trees.

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Arboriculturalist’s report.
	HCWA Database No. 17010	State Heritage Office
	Register National Estate
	National Trust Australia (WA) Documentation	National Trust WA

Place Type

Tree

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	OTHER	Other
Present Use	VACANT\UNUSED	Vacant\Unused

Creation Date

01 Sep 2004

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Last Update

20 Dec 2019

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