Merimbula Wharf and cargo sheds

Item details


Name of item:	Merimbula Wharf and cargo sheds
Other name/s:	Not known
Type of item:	Archaeological-Maritime
Group/Collection:	Transport - Water
Category:	Wharf
Primary address:	Wharf Street on Long Point, Merimbula, NSW 2548
Parish:	Pambula
County:	Auckland
Local govt. area:	Bega Valley

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
Wharf Street on Long Point	Merimbula	Bega Valley	Pambula	Auckland	Primary Address

Statement of significance:


	An investigation into the Merimbula Wharf's history and archaeology has revealed for the first time its significance as one of a class of timber sea wharves on the New South Wales (NSW) coast that played an important role in the State's economic and social development in the 19th and 20th centuries.
	Date significance updated: 25 Jun 13
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Description


Designer/Maker:	Unknown
Builder/Maker:	Not known
Construction years:	0-1901
Physical description:	Substantial timber wharf and sheds
Physical condition and/or Archaeological potential:	Generally good
	Date condition updated:12 Dec 13
Modifications and dates:	Not known
Further information:	Not known


Current use:	Restaurant, aquarium, wharf
Former use:	Wharf and cargo sheds

History

Historical notes:

Construction of the wharf began in 1901 at an auspicious time in Australia's history, the year of Federation when the Commonwealth of Australia was founded. The beginning of the 20th century was a time of considerable economic and social change for the new nation and the State of NSW. Merimbula played an important role in south-eastern NSW's development as a major agricultural and mining producer importing and exporting cargoes through its sea-port.

Recommended management:

Recommendations

Management Category	Description	Date Updated
Statutory Instrument	List on a Local Environmental Plan (LEP)	17 Jun 15

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number	Gazette Page
Local Environmental Plan	Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013	I055	02 Aug 13	408	103
Local Environmental Plan - Lapsed	Schedule 5		14 Jun 02	98	4222

Study details

Title	Year	Number	Author	Inspected by	Guidelines used
Bega Valley Shire Heritage Study	2006		Pip Giovanelli		No

References, internet links & images

None

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Data source


The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name:	Local Government
Database number:	1100055

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