Local Government
Exmouth
Region
Gascoyne
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Location
Pt Murat Lyndon
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Navy Pier
Construction Date
Constructed from 1967
Demolition Year
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Statement of Significance
The Navy Pier at Pt Murat has historic, environmental and scicntific heritage significance. It is a unique example of loose deck construction to cater for cyclonic conditions and is a significant engineering project connected to the development of the US Naval Communication Station. It provides one of the best underwater viewing locations in Australia.
Physical Description
This 356 metre long pier is a prefabricated, loose deck construction. Gates across the pier control access. A series of lights illuminate the pier when required.
(A summary' of the technical details of the Naval Pier is showwn on Pg 4 of this place record form).
History
The Point Murat Pier, completed in 1967. was built to supply the US Naval Communication Centre. An important facility in a remote area with few roads, the pier engineering became a significant project. It was built to withstand local conditions which include cyclones and tsunamis. Today (1997) it continues to be used for the delivery of fuel, particularly to service offshore oil exploration. Either side of Pt Murat there are beaches that provide excellent locations for fishing, swimming and snorkelling.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Information Sheet from Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt". |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Jetty |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Jetty |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Steel |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Other | OTHER | Other Material |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
Creation Date
24 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.