Local Government
Carnarvon
Region
Gascoyne
Location
Blowholes Rd Quobba Station
Location Details
Lot 474 on Plan 208031; Reserve 44688
Other Name(s)
Quobba Point
Construction Date
Constructed from 1950
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Jun 2015 | Category 2 | |
Statement of Significance
Aesthetic Value – Importance for its creative, innovation and achievement. Aesthetic Value – Importance for its contribution to the aesthetic values of the setting demonstrated by a landmark quality and having impact on important vistas. Historic Value – Importance for the density of diversity of cultural features illustrating the human occupation and evolution of the locality. Research Value – Importance in demonstrating technical innovation and achievement.
Physical Description
White cylindrical concrete tower; lantern dome is red.
History
Originally constructed in 1950 with the lantern and stairs from Point Cloates as an acetylene light on a white round concrete tower 12.5 metres high, this light supports a red cupola with a white flashing light at an elevation of 64m. It was converted to solar electric FA 251 lantern in 1988 and the original lantern (from Cape Wickham in Tasmania) was removed. Built in the 1860s, this historic item is on loan from AMSA to the WA Maritime Museum. The characteristic and range is 4 white flashes every 20 seconds. Quobba is a wonderful example of how various elements of a lighthouse can be recycled.
Integrity/Authenticity
High/High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Historic site
Creation Date
03 Dec 2015Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
27 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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