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S.R. BURSTON STAND
Other NameMoonee Valley Racecourse, Moonee Valley Racing Club Location33 & 111 DEAN STREET, and MCPHERSON STREET, MOONEE PONDS, MOONEE VALLEY CITY LevelIncl in HO area indiv sig |
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Statement of Significance
What is significant? Later additions and alterations including the roof and additions on
the west side are not significant. The S.R. Burston Stand is of architectural and technical significance
for the innovative elements of its design and construction, which
includes the stepped back tier arrangement, the use of prefabricated
pre-stressed concrete, and the expression of the structural elements
as a visible part of the design. (Criterion F) The S.R. Burston stand is historically and architecturally
significant as an example of the work of architect Edward F. Billson.
As architects for the Moonee Valley Racing Club from the 1950s to the
1980s Billson's practice played an important role in the post-war
redevelopment of Moonee Valley Racecourse. (Criterion H)
The S.R. Burston Stand, designed by Edward F. Billson &
Company and constructed by E.A. Watts to the extent of the surviving
1958 fabric, and the 1972-3 addition designed by Edward F. Billson
& Partnersis significant.
How is it significant?
The S.R. Burston Stand is of historic, architectural and aesthetic
significance to the City of Moonee Valley.
Why is it significant?
The S.R. Burston Stand is historically significant as evidence of
the first of the major new stands constructed at Moonee Valley
Racecourse to accommodate vastly increased attendances in the post-war
era. (Criterion A)
Group
Recreation and Entertainment
Category
Grandstand