Heritage

Electricity Substation No. 269

Item details

Name of item: Electricity Substation No. 269
Other name/s: #269 'WAVERLEY' 33KV ZONE, 'ELECTRICITY DEPT SUBSTATION No. 269'
Type of item: Built
Group/Collection: Utilities - Electricity
Category: Electricity Transformer/Substation
Primary address: 36 Angelsea Street, Bondi, NSW 2026
Local govt. area: Waverley

Boundary:

Whole site. Transformer yard not considered significant.
All addresses
Street AddressSuburb/townLGAParishCountyType
36 Angelsea StreetBondiWaverley  Primary Address

Owner/s

Organisation NameOwner CategoryDate Ownership Updated
EnergyAustraliaState Government 

Statement of significance:

The Waverley Zone substation is a substantial externally intact and representative example of an Interwar Mediterranean styled zone substation. As a zone substation, it acts as a key piece of infrastructure for the distribution of electricity to the surrounding area. It was built by the Municipal Council of Sydney during the period of rapid expansion of the electricity network into the suburbs.
Date significance updated: 27 Apr 07
Note: There are incomplete details for a number of items listed in NSW. The Heritage Branch intends to develop or upgrade statements of significance and other information for these items as resources become available.

Description

Designer/Maker: Municipal Council of Sydney
Builder/Maker: Municipal Council of Sydney
Construction years: 1928-1928
Physical description: The Waverley Zone substation is a large cement rendered building comprising a two storey gable roofed structure with and abutting single storey section. Designed in the Interwar Mediterranean style, stylistic elements include a stylised balcony with arch motif brackets, a curved tile ventilation panel, and decorative projecting rendered roof joists.

The Waverley Zone substation is constructed with load bearing brickwork faced with cement render. It features rounded roof tiles and multi paned windows and a large steel roller shutter entrance door.
Physical condition and/or
Archaeological potential: 		Large crack to front boundary masonry wall. Some areas of building require painting. Evidence of weather penetration and minor damage to roof tiles.
Date condition updated:27 Apr 07
Modifications and dates: Gutters and downpipes replaced in correct profile. Doros replaced. Chain wire fences replaced.
Current use: Electricity Substation

History

Historical notes: The Waverley Zone substation is a purpose designed and built structure dating from 1928. "ELECTRICITY DEPT SUBSTATION No. 269". It was constructed by the Municipal Council of Sydney as a zone substation to supply high voltage power (33 kV) to the area.

Assessment of significance

SHR Criteria a)
[Historical significance] 		historically important as the key piece of infrastructure which delivered high voltage power to the area and underpinned the lcoal electricity distribution system.
SHR Criteria c)
[Aesthetic significance] 		The Waverley Zone substation is a substantial externally intact and representative example of an Interwar Mediterranean styled zone substation.
SHR Criteria f)
[Rarity] 		Only zone substation built in this style.
SHR Criteria g)
[Representativeness] 		Typical in form, scale and technical details to other zone substations however precise layout is adapted to this site.
Integrity/Intactness: Intact
Assessment criteria: Items are assessed against the PDF State Heritage Register (SHR) Criteria to determine the level of significance. Refer to the Listings below for the level of statutory protection.

Recommended management:

This item is important to the heritage of NSW and must be conserved. A Conservation Management Plan should be prepared for this item. Original details must be maintained including doors, windows and original signage. New materials should be sympathetic to the nature and character of the original building. In the event of major proposed changes prepare a Statement of Heritage Impact and undertake an archival recording. Assess proposed changes against the Standard Exemptions for Works Requiring Heritage Council Approval and, if necessary, seek approval under the Heritage Act. Wherever possible, changes should be restricted to the interior of the building and be designed to minimise impact to significant fabric. Routine maintenance of existing fabric is essential.

Listings

Heritage ListingListing TitleListing NumberGazette DateGazette NumberGazette Page
Heritage Act - s.170 NSW State agency heritage registerEnergyAustralia Heritage Register343047801 Nov 94   

Study details

TitleYearNumberAuthorInspected byGuidelines used
Sydney Electricity S170 Heritage and Conservation Register1994PMIS 3289Schwager Brooks and Partners Pty Ltd  No
EnergyAustralia Heritage Register Review2007 MacLaren NorthM North Yes

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Data source

The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name: State Government
Database number: 3430478

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