RINGWOOD RAILWAY STATION

130-136 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY RINGWOOD, MAROONDAH CITY

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Victorian Heritage Register

RINGWOOD RAILWAY STATION SOHE 2008

Statement of Significance

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  • History

    RINGWOOD RAILWAY STATION - History

    The Lilydale railway line was opened in 1882, with a siding at Ringwood. In 1887, a goods shed was constructed, but it was not until 1889 that construction of a railway station at Ringwood started, which was seven years after the Melbourne to Hawthorn railway line was extended to Lilydale in 1882. Construction of the brick station building commenced in 1889 on the downside platform to the north of the rail line. A timber footbridge with steel beams and cross struts and corrugated iron lining to the balustrade was built in 1921. The timber signal box replaced an earlier structure in 1926 following electrification of the line.

    Plaque Citation

    RINGWOOD RAILWAY STATION - Plaque Citation

    The station has an important collection of nineteenth and early twentieth century railway buildings including a brick station building of 1889, timber station building of 1891, a 1921 footbridge and a 1926 signal box.

    Assessment Against Criteria

    RINGWOOD RAILWAY STATION - Assessment Against Criteria

    Criterion

    Ringwood Railway Station is historically significant due to the role the station, and the line, played in the development of Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Coinciding with the 1880s land boom, the construction of these stations aided the substantial development of eastern suburban Melbourne. [

    Criterion A]

    Ringwood Railway Station is architecturally significant as an illustrative assemblage of nineteenth century and early twentieth century railway buildings. The upside building at Ringwood Railway Station is of architectural significance as a rare surviving example of the early modular style of station buildings. It is one of the most intact examples externally of its type surviving in metropolitan Melbourne. The downside building is a comparatively rare example of the Tudor style station. The signal box is a comparatively rare and intact example of a signal box of this size. [

    Criterion E ]

    Permit Exemptions

    RINGWOOD RAILWAY STATION - Permit Exemptions

    General Exemptions:

    General exemptions apply to all places and objects included in the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR). General exemptions have been designed to allow everyday activities, maintenance and changes to your property, which don’t harm its cultural heritage significance, to proceed without the need to obtain approvals under the Heritage Act 2017.

    Places of worship: In some circumstances, you can alter a place of worship to accommodate religious practices without a permit, but you must notify the Executive Director of Heritage Victoria before you start the works or activities at least 20 business days before the works or activities are to commence.

    Subdivision/consolidation: Permit exemptions exist for some subdivisions and consolidations. If the subdivision or consolidation is in accordance with a planning permit granted under Part 4 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the application for the planning permit was referred to the Executive Director of Heritage Victoria as a determining referral authority, a permit is not required.

    Specific exemptions may also apply to your registered place or object. If applicable, these are listed below. Specific exemptions are tailored to the conservation and management needs of an individual registered place or object and set out works and activities that are exempt from the requirements of a permit. Specific exemptions prevail if they conflict with general exemptions.

    Find out more about heritage permit exemptions here.

    Specific Exemptions:

    PERMIT EXEMPTIONS (under section 42 of the Heritage Act)

    It should be noted that Permit Exemptions can be granted at the time of registration (under s.42(4) of the Heritage Act). Permit Exemptions can also be applied for and granted after registration (under s.66 of the Heritage Act)

    General Condition: 1.
    All exempted alterations are to be planned and carried out in a manner which prevents damage to the fabric of the registered place or object.

    General Condition: 2.
    Should it become apparent during further inspection or the carrying out of works that original or previously hidden or inaccessible details of the place or object are revealed which relate to the significance of the place or object, then the exemption covering such works shall cease and Heritage Victoria shall be notified as soon as possible.

    General Condition: 3.
    All works should be informed by Conservation Management Plans prepared for the place. The Executive Director is not bound by any Conservation Management Plan, and permits still must be obtained for works suggested in any Conservation Management Plan.

    General Conditions: 4.
    Nothing in this determination prevents the Heritage Council from amending or rescinding all or any of the permit exemptions.

    General Condition: 5.
    Nothing in this determination exempts owners or their agents from the responsibility to seek relevant planning or building permits from the relevant responsible authority, where applicable.

    Specific Permit Exemptions

    Exterior:

    . Minor repairs, maintenance and replacement of 'like with like' for buildings, structures and services.

    . Any works to buildings and structures including demolition, but not additions. This excludes the 1889 brick station building, 1891 timber station building, and 1926 timber signal box.

    . Repairs to and replacement of track, sleepers and ballast.

    . Removal of extraneous items such as air conditioners, pipe work, ducting, wiring, antennae, aerials etc, and making good.

    . Installation or removal of external fixtures and fittings such as, hot water services and taps.

    . Repairs, replacement or installation of rubbish bins, seating, bicycle racks and other small items.

    . Installation of new but not removal of existing original significant signage.

    . Minor repairs and maintenance of road/path surfaces, kerbing and landscape elements.

    . Track and road works, landscaping and maintenance to buildings and services.

    Interior:

    . Any internal modifications to buildings and structures. This excludes the 1889 brick station building, 1891 timber station building, and 1926 timber signal box.

    . Painting of previously painted walls and ceilings provided that preparation or painting does not remove evidence of any original paint or other decorative scheme.

    . Installation, removal or replacement of carpets and/or flexible floor coverings.

    . Installation, removal or replacement of curtain tracks, rods and blinds.

    . Installation, removal or replacement of hooks, nails and other devices for the hanging of mirrors, paintings and other wall mounted art or religious works or icons.

    . Demolition or removal of non-original stud/partition walls, suspended ceilings or non-original wall linings (including plasterboard, laminate and Masonite), bathroom partitions and tiling, sanitary fixtures and fittings, kitchen wall tiling and equipment, lights, built-in cupboards, cubicle partitions, computer and office fitout and the like.

    . Removal or replacement of non-original door and window furniture including, hinges, locks, knobsets and sash lifts.

    . Installation of stud walls, which are removable.

    . Refurbishment of existing bathrooms, toilets and kitchens including removal, installation or replacement of sanitary fixtures and associated piping, mirrors, wall and floor coverings.

    . Removal of tiling or concrete slabs in wet areas provided there is no damage to or alteration of original structure or fabric.

    . Installation, removal or replacement of ducted, hydronic or concealed radiant type heating provided that the installation does not damage existing skirtings and architraves and that the central plant is concealed.

    . Installation, removal or replacement of electrical wiring.

    . Installation, removal or replacement of electric clocks, public address systems, detectors, alarms, emergency lights, exit signs, luminaires and the like on plaster surfaces.

    Installation of new fire hydrant services including sprinklers, fire doors and elements affixed to plaster surfaces.

    Permit Exemption Policy

    RINGWOOD RAILWAY STATION - Permit Exemption Policy

    The purpose of the Permit Policy is to assist when considering or making decisions regarding works to a registered place. It is recommended that any proposed works be discussed with an officer of Heritage Victoria prior to making a permit application. Discussing proposed works will assist in answering questions the owner may have and aid any decisions regarding works to the place.

    The extent of registration of the Ringwood Railway Station on the Victorian Heritage Register affects the whole place shown on Diagram 1587 including the land, all buildings, roads, trees, landscape elements and other features. Under the Heritage Act 1995 a person must not remove or demolish, damage or despoil, develop or alter or excavate, relocate or disturb the position of any part of a registered place or object without approval. It is acknowledged, however, that alterations and other works may be required to keep places and objects in good repair and adapt them for use into the future.

    If a person wishes to undertake works or activities in relation to a registered place or registered object, they must apply to the Executive Director, Heritage Victoria for a permit. The purpose of a permit is to enable appropriate change to a place and to effectively manage adverse impacts on the cultural heritage significance of a place as a consequence of change. If an owner is uncertain whether a heritage permit is required, it is recommended that Heritage Victoria be contacted.

    Permits are required for anything which alters the place or object, unless a permit exemption is granted. Permit exemptions usually cover routine maintenance and upkeep issues faced by owners as well as minor works. They may include appropriate works that are specified in a conservation management plan. Permit exemptions can be granted at the time of registration (under s.42 of the Heritage Act) or after registration (under s.66 of the Heritage Act).

    It should be noted that the addition of new buildings to the registered place, as well as alterations to the interior and exterior of existing buildings requires a permit, unless a specific permit exemption is granted.

    Cultural heritage management plans

    It is recommended that a Conservation Management Plan is developed to manage the place in a manner which respects its cultural heritage significance.

    Cultural heritage significance

    Overview of significance

    Ringwood Railway Station is of historical significance as an illustrative assemblage of nineteenth century and early twentieth century railway buildings. The exterior of the buildings are of prime importance. The interior is important if original fittings and fixtures still survive. Permits are required for any new buildings and structures.

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