Shire of Victoria Plains Administration office, Library & Council Chambers

Author

Shire of Victoria Plains

Place Number

12902

Location

28 Yulgering Rd Calingiri

Location Details

Cnr Cavell St

Local Government

Victoria Plains

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1997, Constructed from 1966

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 27 Oct 1998 Category 4

Statement of Significance

The place represents the progressive spirit of the Victoria Plains Council in 1966.

Physical Description

A brick construction with a hipped tile roof. Domestic scale construction. The light coloured bricks were complemented with a green tiled roof. Rear extensions for a filing area. In 1997, extra offices were added for the EHO and Works manager. The original timber counter was also altered in 1997.

History

The Victoria Plains Shire was one of the original road districts proclaimed in Western Australia in 1871. In 1887, the district was changed to the Melbourne Road District, but reverted to Victoria Plains again in 1890. In 1961, the Road District became the Shire. The building was officially opened on 28 October 1966, by the Minister for Local Government, Mr Logan. Cost $27000. The new building reflected the status of the Shire area. The former building (on a different site) was sold to the CWA. The Council of 9 members from 4 wards meet in the Council Chambers monthly.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or redeemable Authenticity: Medium degree

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
W.G. Bennett, Allen & Allen Architect 1966 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Erickson R; "The Victoria Plains". Shire of Victoria Plains 1971

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Office or Administration Bldg
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Office or Administration Bldg

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof TILE Ceramic Tile
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Government & politics

Creation Date

09 Dec 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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