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Pymble Substation

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As at 21 October 1998, the Pymble Zone substation/depot is an elegant and refined example of a well detailed face brick substation building designed in the Interwar period. It is considered to be of State significance and a rare and representative example of this style of substation building.
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The Pymble Zone substation/depot is a purpose designed and built structure dating from 1928. "Substation No. 195, 1928" is written on the lintel pediments in relief. Historical period - 1926–1950
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The sustain is completed in the Interwar Stripped Classical architectural style. Exterior materials used include face brick, cement render, and steel roller shutter.
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Two large entrances with roller shutters provide access. The Pymble Zone substation/depot is constructed in load-bearing face brick with externally expressed engaged
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The Pymble Zone substation/depot is a large and elegant parapetted one and two storey structure with roofs of varing heights, round headed windows, and contrasting
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and groupings of multi-paned windows. Stylistic elements also include recessed panels incorporating corbelled
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levels, and decorative elements including contrasting brickwork and cement rendered lintel pediments.
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published by the State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) 2018 under
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Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under
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As at 8 November 2000, the substation condition was good.
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Pymble
Ku-ring-gai Council
New South Wales
33°44′56″S 151°08′42″E / 33.7489°S 151.1450°E / -33.7489; 151.1450
Ausgrid
New South Wales Heritage Register
Pymble Substation is located in Sydney
electrical substation
Pacific Highway
Sydney
Pymble
Ku-ring-gai Council
New South Wales
Ausgrid
agency
Government of New South Wales
New South Wales State Heritage Register

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pediments
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brickwork
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New South Wales State Heritage Register
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Australian non-residential architectural styles
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