Local Government
Plantagenet
Region
Great Southern
Location
Albany Hwy & Lowood Rd Mount Barker
Location Details
The station is associated with P17587 to Mt Barker Fruit Inspection Shed (fmr) on the oposite side of the railway line.
Other Name(s)
Mount Barker Railway Precinct (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1923, Constructed from 1994
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 17 Feb 2021 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 02 Jun 1995 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | 24 Mar 1998 |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Aug 1990 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 07 Jan 1991 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
Statement of Significance
The station is an important part of the townscape. being close to other historical buildings in the town. A proposal to restore the building was raised in 1993/94. a conservation plan was drawn up for the Heritage Council in March 1994. and funding for the proposed restoration was made available by Landcorp, the Plantagenet Shire and the Lotteries Commission through its Heritage Program. The building is classified by the National Trust.
By 1996 the restoration project has not progressed further, and the proposed scheme has been the subject of much debate and negotiating.
History
At the time of construction in 1923 the Railway Station was regarded as a most imposing and up to date structure. The terracotta roof tiles and the roof timbers and other timber work were of special note. The internal bricks for the building were made locally at the Kendenup Brickworks, part of the De Garis close settlement experiment. The new station, built in 1923. provided excellent facilities for passengers travelling on the Great Southern Line. The refreshment rooms were used by travellers and local people alike.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Council & National Trust Assessment - Attached. |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9724 | Mt Barker Railway Station (fmr): Roof tiles report on condition and options. | Conservation works report | 2010 |
| 3243 | Conservation plan : the former Mt Barker Railway Station. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1994 |
| 3523 | Former Railway Station Buildings Mount Barker Conservation Works- Final Report | Heritage Study {Other} | 1998 |