Local Heritage
Caloundra Lighthouses
The 1896 Lighthouse
is the
oldest surviving building in the Caloundra township. It was
relocated in 1970 when it was replaced with a reinforced
concrete structure. In 1999 , Roger was instrumental in restoring
it to it's original site.
The WWll
fortifications
on Bribie Island. Caloundra had strategic military importance
during this time, as it commanded the only major shipping lane
into Brisbane
Caloundra
boomed after the WWll, and it now boasts a considerable stock of
beach houses from the 1950's & 1960's The fifties were a stable
decade with one Prime Minister for the whole time. There was
prosperity, and unemployment was unheard of. People had leisure
time, motor vehicles, and passable roads to the coast. Optimistic
attitudes, interest in "modern architecture" and
unpretentious expression mixed to produce this unique style
The original timber framed industrial buildings at 60 George St were designed "in the field" in 1953, and were augmented with various additions including relocated beach shelters, changing sheds, a shelter shed,a relocated garage from the main street, and even one structure was built from recycled material from the dump.
Beerwah Forest Centre
Roger has had a long association with the centre, which began when the Caloundra based Estuarine Research Group leased three single mens' quarters within the Beerwah Forest Centre in 1989. The Centre is an example of adaptive reuse which has enabled conservation of a significant place. The Centre adjoins Scientific Area One, over 600 Ha of mainly wallum country and of scientific significance.
Conservation and change of use for 7 Wilson Ave, Dicky Beach, Caloundra. The
original house had been built in 1939 for rental accommodation,
and has some local significance in that it is one of the
originals in that area. It was also important in it's
contribution to the character of the streetscape, and in it's
ability to demonstrate the later evolution of the local beach
house "style" of the 1950's and 60's.
