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Black Powder Mill

Other Name Albion Explosives Factory Location Parklea Avenue; Kororoit Creek, CAIRNLEA VIC 3023 - Property No 51 File Number 1979 Level Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/3] 1979a - Brimbank City Council [2/3] 1979b - Brimbank City Council [3/3] Site 051 - Black Powder

Statement of Significance

The Black Powder Mill is of national significance as the only surviving component of a gunpowder manufacturing facility on its original site. Three similar mills at ICI were demolished in 1997. The mill reflects the significance of munitions production during World War Two and the technological processes required for meeting Australia's defence needs.