Adelaide Fire Station

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Adelaide Fire Station
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Location99 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Coordinates 34°55′43″S138°36′17″E / 34.928604°S 138.604596°E / -34.928604; 138.604596
Built1983
Architect Rod Roach, Woodhead Australia
Architectural style(s) Postmodern
Governing body South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service
Owner Government of South Australia
Designated16 September 2015
Reference no.27078
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Location of Adelaide Fire Station in South Australia

Adelaide Fire Station is a fire station located in Adelaide, the state capital of South Australia.

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It was designed by architects Rod Roach and Woodhead Australia, it is notable "for its innovative design is an outstanding example of postmodern architecture", it was designed and built during 1976 to 1983. [1]

The complex includes auxiliary buildings and a concrete training tower. [1]

It was listed on the South Australian Heritage Register on 16 September 2015. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "SA Heritage Places: Adelaide Fire Station".
  2. "Adelaide Fire Station". SA Heritage Places. Government of South Australia. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2018.