CWA Centre

Statement of Significance

The place has aesthetic value as a simple example of the post war style expressed in asbestos sheeting.

Physical Description

Single storey building with distinctive triple roofed entry. The structure is timber framed with fibre cement cladding on a brick base with hipped, gables and skillion roofs clad in Colorbond. The building is simple in form with the main hall being housed in a rectangular building which was part of the original construction. The skillion roofed side (south) addition is of similar construction method and was added in the 1950s. The distinctive triple roof entry was added in the 1990s and is also of timber framed construction. The central gable section containing the entrance door is the original porch. The windows are aluminium framed openings.
The CWA Building is positioned within a large lot which is open to the street boundary.

History

The Country Women’s Association (CWA) is an organization of women whose aim is to improve the conditions for families, women and children, particularly those living in rural and remote Australia. The Rockingham Branch of the CWA was formed in 1936.
The Safety Bay branch of the CWA had its inaugural meeting on 19 August 1946 in the Safety Bay Progress Hall. The Safety Bay CWA Hall was constructed in 1952 through the efforts of local volunteers with funds raised by the CWA members.
The building was designated as a 'Rest Room' and at the opening of the new premises the President of the Safety Bay CWA, Miss Piesse thanked the 27 men who had contributed to the construction. The construction team was led by Mr W. Lee, Mr H. France and Mr R. Winzer. At the time of opening a plaque was installed within the hall that listed all the volunteers.
Since its construction, a small addition was constructed on the southern elevation sometime prior to 1965. The distinctive front awning was constructed c1990 and replaced a simple awning over the main entrance.
The building continues to be used as a centre for the Safety Bay branch of the CWA.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: High

Condition

Good

Uses

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