Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
Mounts Bay Rd Perth
Including David Carr Memorial Park and John Oldham Park
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1960
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Sep 2006 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Consultation (Preliminary) | Current | 19 Dec 2002 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 | ||
The place has aesthetic significance as one of the most significant manmade landscapes of the post World War II period in Perth and an important example of the work of prominent landscape architect John Oldham. The place has historic significance for association with the development of the Narrows Bridge and Freeway interchange in the city of Perth.
Landscaped gardens including water gardens and plantings surrounding the Freeway interchange.
In 1954 landscape architect John Oldham developed a concept for the unification and continuity of parkland reserved around Perth water and adjacent shores of the Swan River at Burswood Island and Mounts Bay Road. When the Narrows Bridge was built in the late 1950s and Mounts Bay was filled in to carry the Narrows Interchange, there was public outrage at the disaster to the cityscape. According to Oldham's design, the interchange was to be covered in plants, and flyovers were to be constructed on earth banks. It is perhaps the first freeway interchange conceived as a public park. Some fountains and gardens from the original plan did not proceed. The existing plantings and other details including native and exotic plants are executed in the romantic landscape tradition.
High level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity.
Good
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Oldham | Architect | - | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft Municipal Heritage Inventory | City of Perth | 2001 |
Local Heritage List - Normalisation effective from 6 May 2022 upon the gazettal of City Planning Scheme No. 2 Amendment No. 46 and Local Planning Scheme No. 26 (Normalised Redevelopment Areas) Amendment No. 4 (refer to Council Ordinary Meeting held on 31 August 2021).
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8711 | From the wastelands. | Journal article | 2001 |
| 11549 | Take me to the river: the story of Perth's foreshore | Book | 2015 |
| 9212 | Mitchell Freeway Stage 1: National engineering landmark award unveiling ceremony. | Brochure | 2008 |
Urban Park
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
| Present Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Other Stone |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
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