Substation

Item details


Name of item:	Substation
Other name/s:	#195 Pymble 33KV Zone/Depot
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Utilities - Electricity
Category:	Electricity Transformer/Substation
Location:	Lat: -33.7488927961 Long: 151.1450387080
Primary address:	982-984 Pacific Highway, Pymble, NSW 2073
Parish:	Gordon
County:	Cumberland
Local govt. area:	Ku-Ring-Gai
Local Aboriginal Land Council:	Metropolitan

Property description

Lot/Volume Code	Lot/Volume Number	Section Number	Plan/Folio Code	Plan/Folio Number
LOT	1		DP	119476
LOT	1		DP	441760

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
982-984 Pacific Highway	Pymble	Ku-Ring-Gai	Gordon	Cumberland	Primary Address

Owner/s

Organisation Name	Owner Category	Date Ownership Updated
Ausgrid	State Government	21 Oct 98

Statement of significance:


	The Pymble Zone substation/depot is an elegant and refined example of a well detailed face brick substation building designed in the Interwar period. It is considered to be of State significance and a rare and representative example of this style of substation building.
	Date significance updated: 21 Oct 98
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Description


Construction years:	1926-
Physical description:	The Pymble Zone substation/depot is a large and elegant parapetted one and two storey stucture with rooves of varing heights, round headed windows, and contrasting lintel pediments. It is a refined example of the Interwar Stripped Classical style as evidenced by the vertical emphasis, vestigial classical cornice and groupings of multi-paned windows. Stylistic elements also include recessed panels incorporating corbelled brickwork near the base and parapet levels, and decorative elements including contrasting brickwork and cement rendered lintel pediments. two large entrances with roller shutters provide access. The Pymble Zone substation/depot is constructed in load-bearing face brick with externally expressed engaged piers. The windows make use of brick arch construction. Architecural Style: Interwar Stripped Classical Exterior materials:Face brick, cement render, steel Roller Shutter
Physical condition and/or Archaeological potential:	Good.
	Date condition updated:08 Nov 00

History


Historical notes:	The Pymble Zone substation/depot is a purpose designed and built structure dating from 1928. 'Substation No.195, 1928' is written on the lintel pediments in relief. Historical period - 1926-1950

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)	New South Wales theme	Local theme
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Utilities-Activities associated with the provision of services, especially on a communal basis	(none)-
7. Governing-Governing	Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities.	(none)-

Procedures /Exemptions

Section of act	Description	Title	Comments	Action date
57(2)	Exemption to allow work	Heritage Act - Site Specific Exemptions	HERITAGE ACT, 1977 ORDER UNDER SECTION 57(2) ENERGYAUSTRALIA - SITE SPECIFIC EXEMPTIONS I, the Minister for Planning, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of New South Wales, in pursuance of section 57(2) of the Heritage Act, 1977, do, by this my order (a) under section 57(2) of the Heritage Act grant exemption from Heritage Council approval under Section 57(1) of the Heritage Act, as outlined in Schedule A, for the following activities described in 1-15 below, subject to review and approval by a person with demonstrated heritage expertise and experience in similar buildings and sites. 1. Replacement of corrugated asbestos roofing systems, box gutters and eaves with corrugated metal roofing system which maintains the general profile of the building roof and does not require replacement of structural fabric of the roof and retains any decorative features of the original roof design (e.g. exposed eaves, decorative soffits or barge boards). The choice of roofing material should not preclude the reinstatement of the original form of rainwater goods. 2. Replacement of non-original switchgear and associated internal building rearrangements to accommodate new switchgear, which does not require the significant removal of building fabric. 3. Replacement of non-original internal and external transformers. 4. Internal installation of fire mitigation apparatus and mechanisms including fire curtains, sheeting of structural members to improve fire rating and replacement of internal fire doors with asbestos cores. 5. Minor works necessary to preserve and enhance the security of the building including the replacement of locks, installation of internal security screens and grilles and the installation of electronic access control devices. 6. Maintenance and minor repairs that are necessary to preserve and maintain the building and are within the limits of the standard exemptions of the Heritage Act. 7. Excavations and reinstatement associated with installation or replacement of conduits, cables, services and pipes, where this will occur within existing cable egress areas or existing cable jointing areas and there are no known or suspected archaeological relics. 8. Minor works internal to the building including: a) Replacement of Customer Load Control Equipment. b) Upgrade of non-original toilet / washroom facilities. c) Upgrade of control room equipment. d) Refurbishment of battery rooms. e) The removal of asbestos materials such as interior and external sheet linings, fire proofing, troughing, conduits, window sealant, asbestos fire doors etc. f) The removal of devices and equipment containing mercury or other heavy metals. g) Removal of lead-based paint and reinstatement with the original paint scheme. h) Replacement of non-original lighting fixtures, including electrical controls where they are required for security or safety. 9. Minor internal works necessary to upgrade and enhance the structural integrity of the building which do not impact on the heritage significance of the building including: a) The internal fitting of improved handrails and or stairs to access higher stories for the reason of safe access. b) The upgrade of non-original internal lifting / crane equipment in loading docks specifically required for manual handling of equipment to meet WorkCover requirements. 10. Temporary works including containment areas, scaffolding and enclosures necessary for the carrying out of maintenance, enhancement or upgrading works. 11. Installation of safety or information signs, not being for commercial or advertising purposes. 12. Maintenance and painting of finished building surfaces where colour of finish is matched to the original colour. 13. Decommissioning of a substation and removal of non-original equipment. 14. Installation of oil containment systems in order to meet NSW EPA Pollution Licence requirements, in the following circumstances: a) Masonry or concrete bunding around transformers and within existing transformer bays. b) Underground oil containment works or systems in areas where there are no known or suspected archaeological relics. 15. Ventilation and air conditioning works limited to: a) Replacement of existing external vents and louvres in a style consistent with the external appearance of the building. b) Replacement of non-mechanical rooftop ventilators in a style consistent with the form, scale and position of existing ventilators. c) Internal air conditioning systems with no externally visible components and which do not require the removal of original building fabric. KRISTINA KENEALLY, M.P., Minister for Planning Sydney, 5 Day of May 2009 SCHEDULE A Item State Heritage Register Listing Number Electricity Power House, Crows Nest SHR 00931 Relay Test Centre, Haberfield SHR 00933 Substation, Ultimo SHR 00934 Substation, Randwick SHR 00935 Substation, Balgowlah SHR 00936 Substation, Manly SHR 00938 Substation, Paddington SHR 00939 Substation, Pymble SHR 00940 Substation, Annandale SHR 00941 Electricity Substation No 167, Auburn SHR 01790 Electricity Substation No 269, Bondi SHR 01791 Electricity Substation No 349, Randwick SHR 01792	May 15 2009
57(2)	Exemption to allow work	Standard Exemptions	ORDER UNDER SECTION 57(2) OF THE HERITAGE ACT 1977 Standard exemptions for engaging in or carrying out activities / works otherwise prohibited by section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977. I, the Hon James Griffin MP, Minister for Environment and Heritage, pursuant to subsection 57(2) of the Heritage Act 1977, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of New South Wales do by this Order, effective at the time of publication in the New South Wales Government Gazette: 1. revoke the order made on 9 November 2020 and published in the Government Gazette Number 318 of 13 November 2020; and 2. grant the exemptions from subsection 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977 that are described in the attached Schedule. The Hon James Griffin MP Minister for Environment and Heritage Signed this 2nd day of June 2022. To view the standard exemptions for engaging in or carrying out activities / works otherwise prohibited by section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977 click on the link below.	Jun 17 2022

Standard exemptions for engaging in or carrying out activities / works otherwise prohibited by section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number	Gazette Page
Heritage Act - State Heritage Register		00940	02 Apr 99	27	1546
Heritage Act - s.170 NSW State agency heritage register

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Name:	Heritage NSW
Database number:	5011946
File number:	S97/00023/1

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