Local Government
Cambridge
Region
Metropolitan
Location
39 Chandler Av Floreat
Location Details
Bound by Oceanic Drive, Howtree Place, Chandler Avenue and Ulster Road
Construction Date
Constructed from 1950 to 1960
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Nov 2018 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The place has aesthetic value as a well maintained greened landscape and sports grounds in an urban setting.
The park has historic value for its association with the development of community facilities in Floreat in the 1950s.
The park has social value for many members of the community as a place for organised and informal sports, passive recreation and social events since the 1950s
Physical Description
A large sporting space within the residential suburb of Floreat which adjoins McLean Park and forms part of a larger sporting complex which includes the Subiaco Floreat Cricket Club, tennis club and the bowling club.
The Oval is surrounded by grassy banks and mature trees shielding much of the oval from clear view from Oceanic Drive and Ulster Road. A club house has been constructed on the western banks of the oval.
History
This portion of Floreat was subdivided for development in the period following World War II and the City of Perth were active in providing recreation facilities for the new settlers.
By 1953, the adjacent Floreat Park Primary School and McLean Park to the north had been established, ground works were underway for the new oval, tennis courts and bowling greens. By 1965, the grounds and clubrooms were well established and the nearby Floreat Forum was under construction.
Since that time the facilities continue to be maintained and upgraded. Currently [2017] Floreat Oval is the home ground for several local clubs including; cricket, AFL, and lacrosse. Surrounding the oval are the facilities for tennis, bowls and croquet.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial photographs, Landgate | Online Resources | 1953-2016 | |
| Town of Cambridge | Website |