Stone Viaduct 1-6

Item details

Name of item: Stone Viaduct 1-6
Other name/s: Railway Crossings 1 - 6 (Rydal/Sodwalls)
Type of item: Built
Group/Collection: Transport - Rail
Category: Railway Bridge/ Viaduct
Primary address: Main Western Railway, Rydal, NSW 2790
Local govt. area: Lithgow
Property description
Lot/Volume CodeLot/Volume NumberSection NumberPlan/Folio CodePlan/Folio Number
LOT161 DP1174477
All addresses
Street AddressSuburb/townLGAParishCountyType
Main Western RailwayRydalLithgow  Primary Address

Statement of significance:

Part of a unique set of railway items from the original Great Western Railway.
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Description

Construction years: 1870-
Physical description: Crossings by rail over Solitary Creek between Rydal and Sodwalls, particularly those known as Nos 1 - 6, either in use and extended for double line or abandoned on deviation in 1906.
Physical condition and/or
Archaeological potential: 		Good. Some still in use.

History

Historical notes: Part of the Great Western Railway over the Mountains from Sydney.

Assessment of significance

Integrity/Intactness: Good.
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:

As with any group listing what is important in heritage terms are the elements that the buildings have in common. These will usually include the scale of the building, the envelop shape, the materials, colours, and the front elevation detailing. Archaeological recommendations: A Notify the Planners about any process that will substantially alter the landscape, e.g. dam, road widening, altered agricultural practices, quarrying….or is potentially a threat to the archaeological site. B Seek advice if any of the above threats are likely to occur in the vicinity of the item, and have the threat assessed. If a study is necessary it should be along Conservation Plan guidelines. C Seek advice if any of the above threats are likely to occur in the vicinity of the item, and have the threat assessed D Encourage active recording of information for cemeteries and isolated graves. All sites: historical and archaeological sites A Keep buildings in good order B Continue to maintain building in good order. C Record , photograph, research any changes D Continue to record and research this place’s history. E Ensure that any new owners are advised of the Cultural significance of the site F Encourage collections of moveable heritage to stay together with the building or place G Consider making available publicly interpretive information that will enable visitors to appreciate the site. H With assistance from Council make available publicly interpretive information that will enable visitors to appreciate the sites.

Listings

Heritage ListingListing TitleListing NumberGazette DateGazette NumberGazette Page
Local Environmental PlanLithgow Local Environmental Plan 2014I44119 Dec 14   
Heritage study     

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: 1961104

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