MOSSVALE PARK
MOSSVALE ROAD, BERRYS CREEK, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
- Algerian Oak (Quercus canariensis)
- Chesnut Leafed Oak (Quercus castaneifolia)
- London Plane (Platanus x acerifolia)
- Oriental Plane (Platanus orientalis)
- Variegated Elm (Ulmus minor 'variegata')
- a postwar toilet block of typical design, which is constructed of clinker bricks. Notable features include the curved walls that encompass the entrances to each convenience, and the skillion roof with its expressed timber beams. In aesthetic terms, these simple features raise it a little above the ordinary when compared to the usual standard of public conveniences.
- a postwar picnic shelter, which is a rectangular gabled pavilion in rustic vernacular style constructed of concrete block with a corrugated iron roof. It is open sided with low walls on three sides, and a fireplace at one end.
- a sound shell, situated near the centre of the park.
Aesthetically, Mossvale Park is distinguished by its many fine examples of mature exotic specimen trees, which together with the remnant indigenous vegetation, create an area of exceptional landscape quality that is unique within the Shire. (AHC criterion - E.1)
Socially, Mossvale Park is an important part of the identity of the Berry's Creek area, and is one of most well-known and best-loved parks in the South Gippsland region. (AHC criterion - G.1)
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MOSSVALE PARK - Physical Description 1
Mossvale Park is situated on flat land adjacent to the Tarwin River at Berry's Creek. The main, developed area of the Park comprises approximately 9.5 acres on the south and west side of the River, with a further 2 acres of natural bush on the northeast side.
The most notable elements of the Park are the mature native and exotic trees. The native trees are remnants of the original bushland and include examples of Strzelecki Gums, which are endemic to the Strzelecki Ranges and have been identified as endangered at a National Level. Among the many fine examples of exotic trees are five that have been included on the Register of Significant Trees compiled by the National Trust as outstanding examples of their species in terms of size, spread and circumference. They are:- Algerian Oak (Quercus canariensis) This is considered to be an outstanding example in terms of its spread and circumference and is situated near the sound shell. It has a height of over 25m, a circumference of 5.5m and a canopy spread of 28.5m.
- Chesnut Leafed Oak (Quercus castaneifolia) This is considered to be an outstanding example in terms of its spread and circumference and is situated near the toilet block. It has a height of just over 33m, a circumference of 6.1m and a canopy spread of 35m.
- London Plane (Platanus x acerifolia) This is considered to be an outstanding example in terms of its spread and circumference and is situated adjacent to the sound shell. It has a height of over 26m, a circumference of 3.55m and a canopy spread of 32.3m.
- Oriental Plane (Platanus orientalis) This is considered to be an outstanding example in terms of its spread and circumference and is situated next to the rear gateway leading to the adjoining private property, which includes the site of the former Mossvale Nursery. It has a height of 23.4m, a circumference of 2.96m and a canopy spread of 24.2m.
- Variegated Elm (Ulmus minor 'variegata') This is considered to be an outstanding example in terms of its spread and circumference and is situated outside the Park, on the east facing slope of the private property just to the rear. It has a height of 28.8m, a circumference of 3.88m and a canopy spread of 28.5m.
Amenity buildings in the park include:- a postwar toilet block of typical design, which is constructed of clinker bricks. Notable features include the curved walls that encompass the entrances to each convenience, and the skillion roof with its expressed timber beams. In aesthetic terms, these simple features raise it a little above the ordinary when compared to the usual standard of public conveniences.
- a postwar picnic shelter, which is a rectangular gabled pavilion in rustic vernacular style constructed of concrete block with a corrugated iron roof. It is open sided with low walls on three sides, and a fireplace at one end.
- a sound shell, situated near the centre of the park.
A small corrugated iron shed in the northern part of the park is used by the Berry's Creek Pony Club. It is situated adjacent to an internal road that gives access to the farm property at the rear.
Remnants of the timber bridge across the Tarwin River that led to the nursery can still be seen on the banks to the south of the Picnic Shelter. This aligns with a row of elms on private property on the opposite side of the river that once lined the driveway leading to the nursery.Heritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading: Local
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