Local Government
Harvey
Region
South West
Location
4 The Crescent Brunswick
Location Details
Public Transport Authority Reserve running parallel to Ommaney Road (South Western Highway) through the town of Brunswick
Other Name(s)
Brunswick Railway Precinct
Construction Date
Constructed from 1947 to 1948
Demolition Year
1982Statutory 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 | 25 Oct 2015 | Category 4 | |
Parent Place or Precinct
01191 Brunswick Railway Precinct
History
The first train came through Brunswick Junction station in 1893. In that same year the Brunswick Siding and Railway Bridge were completed. The Siding was situated north of the river near a group of railway workers’ cottages. When the line to Collie opened in 1898, Brunswick became a Junction south of the river. A railway station was then built south of the river east of the present day Peters Creameries. On its arrival at Brunswick the steam engine from the coalfields had to be turned around to enable it to continue on towards Perth and Bunbury. After a turntable, water tanks and coal shuttle were built Brunswick became an important and busy centre. In 1947 a large two storey railway station building was constructed at Brunswick Junction. This building was demolished in 1982 and a shelter now stands south of the site for today’s passengers.
Integrity/Authenticity
Nil/ Nil
Condition
N/A
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Creation Date
10 Dec 2020Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
10 Dec 2020Disclaimer
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