ABC Radio Transmitter

Author

City of Busselton

Place Number

05301

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Location

275 Caves Rd Kealy

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	20 Jun 1996	Category 3	Category 3 These places are of interest with built features, but their conservation is not considered to be essential. While retention and conservation is encouraged, significant change and even demolition is an acceptable outcome, though some recording prior to these actions is recommended.9 – Environment and Heritage Conservation Policy – City of Busselton Page 7 of 29

Statement of Significance

The ABC Radio Transmitter, comprising two tall masts and ancillary equipment is a local landmark.
The towers have historic value for their association with the development of the region in the 20th century and the changes in technology supporting rural communities.
The towers are valued by the community in providing radio entertainment and community information for decades.

Physical Description

The place comprises a fenced compound ancillary substation and elements and the central focus is the communication tower. The tower is steel lattice frame construction set on a concrete base, with stabilising guy cables. A second and taller tower has been erected on the eastern side of the original tower.

History

The transmitter provides a signal service to the regional community for entertainment and information. The date of construction is unknown however aerial photographs indicate it was present in 1970. A second and taller tower was added between 1996 and 2005.

Integrity/Authenticity

High Degree/High Degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
		COB	16/10/2024

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number	Description
PN063

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Comms: Other
Present Use	Transport\Communications	Comms: Other

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Other	METAL	Steel

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Telecommunications

Creation Date

05 Feb 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

05 May 2025

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