Helensburgh and District Historical Society Mine Museum (72217) and Patrick McCarthy Hall (87211)
Consultation has concluded
Helensburgh and District Historical Society Mine Museum (72217)
Location
78 Parkes Street, Helensburgh
Proposed Community Land Category Mix
General Community Use
Crown Reserve Purpose
Public Recreation
Initial Category under the CLM Act
Park
Key Considerations for the Reserve
This reserve is home to the Old Mine Surgery that is managed by the Helensburgh & District Historical Society Inc. In 2019 the Society has received State government funds to upgrade the toilet facility, which occupies part of reserve number 87211, the Patrick McCarthy Hall – Destroyed by Fire. The Mine Surgery is not heritage listed in the Wollongong 2009 LEP, but it serves a historic preservation purpose and education function in its operation as a museum.
Patrick McCarthy Hall - hall destroyed by fire (87211)
Location
78 Parkes Street, Helensburgh
Proposed Community Land Category Mix
General Community Use
Crown Reserve Purpose
Public Hall
Initial Category under the CLM Act
General Community Use
Key Considerations for the Reserve
This reserve, as noted in the name, once had a public hall on it. This hall was destroyed by fire in the past and now functions as part of the Helensburgh and District Historical Society Mine Museum reserve number 72217.
