GOVERNMENT QUARRY JETTIES

410-428 DOUGLASS PARADE SPOTSWOOD, HOBSONS BAY CITY

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    GOVERNMENT QUARRY JETTIES - History

    Two jetties fronting Greenwich Bay are shown linked to the Government Quarry via two tramways in 1879 (Bob Leak Collection #12).

    Interpretation of Site

    GOVERNMENT QUARRY JETTIES - Interpretation of Site

    The Government quarry jetties (which includes a quarry,tramway and two piers) were possibly used to supply early ballast for shipping or for building material for the colony. This area has been subject to the land reclamation when the bay was filled, and archaeological remnants of these structures are likely to exist under Riverside Park.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    GOVERNMENT QUARRY JETTIES - Heritage Inventory Description

    No archaeological evidence has been identified but there is great potential for the preservation of archaeological materials/structures buried in the land reclamation.

    Pier remains, associated archaeological deposits from quarry and pier use

    Archeological Potential:

    Excellent

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