Local Government
Greater Geraldton
Region
Midwest
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Location
Railway Line Rte between Bluff Pnt and Narngulu Geraldton
Location Details
Address includes: 300 Chapman Road, Bluff Point; 308 Chapman Rd, Beresford. Geraldton to Walkaway Railway Precinct, comprises the 10km route of the original railway line (excluding the disused railway level crossing of the North West Coastal Highway, the disused railway level crossing on the Geraldton-Mt Magnet Road (Utakarra Road) in Geraldton, and the section of permanent way at Narngulu where the Geraldton Southern Transport Corridor crosses) from Geraldton to Narngulu (1886), Gatekeeper’s House, Bluff Point (1886), Gatekeeper’s House, Utakarra (1886), Gatekeeper’s House, Walkaway (1886), and the remains of a stone siding. Gatekeeper’s House, Georgina, and Stationmaster’s House, Nargulu are excluded.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1886 to 1896
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 09 Dec 2011 |
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 | ||||
| (no listings) |
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Child Places
Condition
The section from Bluff Point to Nargulu was decommissioned in 2005 and most of the rail, sleepers and ballast removed. Sections of rail were retained in front of Bluff Point Cottage, Utakarra Siding and Gate-Keeper's House, Utakarra. Rails also remain at all crossings. The line from Narngulu to Walkaway remains fully operational. Geraldton to Walkaway Railway Precinct is overall in fair condition, with most of the houses showing some deterioration of the roofs and stone walls. All of the Gatekeepers’ Houses are vacant and boarded, and Gatekeepers’ Houses at Utakarra and Short Road are derelict and in poor condition.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Temple Poole | Architect | - | 1886 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12009 | Geraldton to Walkaway Railway Line: Interpretation and conservation recommendations | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2010 |
| 7795 | Images CD No. 43: Geraldton to Walkaway Railway Precinct; Bluff Point Cottage; Railway House Utakarra. | C D Rom | 2005 |
| 9618 | Bluff Point Railway Reserve. DRAFT | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2010 |
| 9526 | Geraldton north-south road alignment selection study. | Brochure | 2001 |
Place Type
Precinct or Streetscape
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
| Victorian Georgian |
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
Creation Date
20 Jul 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.