City of Brunswick Electricity Supply Substation (former)
119 BRUNSWICK ROAD,, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056 - Property No 533
Brunswick Electricity Supply Substations
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Statement of Significance
The SEC substation at 119 Brunswick Road Brunswick.
The SEC substation at 119 Brunswick Road Brunswick is of local significance to the City of Merri-bek.
This electricity substation forms part of the Brunswick Electricity Supply Electricity Substations serial listing - Hermes No. 206422. Please refer to the serial listing citation for the statement of significance for the serial listing.
As an intact and functioning part of the infrastructure supplying Brunswick with electricity since circa 1912, and originally delivered bythe Brunswick Electricity Supply prior to the eventual take-over by theSEC. (AHC Criteria B.2 & F.1). This electricity substation forms part of the Brunswick Electricity Supply Electricity Substations serial listing - Hermes No. 206422. Please refer to the serial listing citation for the statement of significance for the serial listing.
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City of Brunswick Electricity Supply Substation (former) - Physical Description 1
City of Brunswick Electricity Supply Building at 119? Brunswick Road is a rectangular building, two storey in height, constructed of red brick with a band of manganese bricks indicating a stepped parapet below the gable end. Manganese bricks also form two pilasters, which flank the central oversized timber door. The words 'CITY OF BRUNSWICK ELECTRIC SUPPLY' are written within the rendered gable end.
The style of this building is not dissimilar to that at 64-64A Brunswick Road. The building appears to still be in use, with a warning sign on the front door stating 'CitiPower High Voltage substation'.City of Brunswick Electricity Supply Substation (former) - Physical Conditions
Good
The substation is in good condition with only the slightest evidence of cracking revealed in recent mortar repair.
City of Brunswick Electricity Supply Substation (former) - Integrity
Minor Modifications
119 Brunswick Road has had security lights affixed to the facade, and recently installed cabinets housed on one side of the forecourt along with a timber backyard-style fence. It retains high integrity overall.
City of Brunswick Electricity Supply Substation (former) - Physical Description 2
Brunswick Road is a rectangular building, two storey in height, constructed of red brick with a band of manganese bricks in a stepped line below the rendered gable end, which contains the words 'CITY OF BRUNSWICK ELECTRIC SUPPLY' in faded painted lettering. Manganese bricks also form two pilasters, which flank the central oversized timber door.
Heritage Study and Grading
Moreland - Keeping Brunswick's heritage: A Report on the Review of the Brunswick Conservation Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 1990
Grading: LocalMoreland - Moreland City Council: Local Heritage Places Review
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2004
Grading:Moreland Heritage Nominations Study
Author: Extent Heritage
Year: 2022
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COTTAGEVictorian Heritage Register H0594
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IRON HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H0665
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CHRIST CHURCHVictorian Heritage Register H0129
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