METHVEN PARK
7 METHVEN STREET, BRUNSWICK EAST, MORELAND CITY
Methven Park
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Statement of Significance
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METHVEN PARK - Physical Description 1
A rectangular park surrounded by housing to the south, east and west and light industry to the north. The area was originally Methven's Quarry, then filled by the council at the end of last century. The formation of the park is linked to the subdivision of the surrounding area. The park contains a number of avenue and specimen trees set in lawn.
The alignment of the central gravel path is an original feature of the park. An early electricity substation is situated in the southeast corner of the park. It is constructed of red brick, painted green. The iron roof is gabled. A contemporary structure is sited adjacent to the substation and two playground areas are located in the northern section of the site. They have no cultural significance.
A mature avenue of Elm (Ulmus procera) which follows a central gravel path dominates the park. The trees are in relatively good condition and contribute significantly to the surrounding streetscape. Other mature specimens on the site include Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis) and Plane (Platanus x acerifolius). The northern, western and southern boundaries feature dense plantings of exotic shrubs and small trees, including an extensive Sweet Pittosporum (Pittosporum undulatum) hedge on the southern boundary. There is some evidence of the introduction of inappropriate native plants on the eastern boundary.
Potential Threats
Further introduction of inappropriate native species and introduction of additional specimen trees, which would alter the character of the park. The existing trees have been allowed to grow to their full potential and form an effective landscape scheme. Introduction of inappropriate paving materials. Elm Leaf Beetle and Elm Bark Beetle are both serious pests of Elm trees, capable of causing major damage and even killing mature trees. As yet, Dutch Elm disease is not known in Australia.Heritage Study and Grading
Moreland - City of Moreland Heritage Review
Author: Allen Lovell and Associates
Year: 1999
Grading: LocalMoreland - Keeping Brunswick's heritage: A Report on the Review of the Brunswick Conservation Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 1990
Grading:Moreland Heritage Nominations Study
Author: Extent Heritage
Year: 2022
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COTTAGEVictorian Heritage Register H0594
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BRUNSWICK FIRE STATION AND FLATSVictorian Heritage Register H0916
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FORMER CABLE TRAM ENGINE HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H0718
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