Kingston Powerhouse

Kingston Powerhouse
Country	Australia
Location	Kingston
Coordinates	35°18′40″S 149°08′35″E
Status	Decommissioned
Construction began	1913
Commission date	1915
Decommission date	1957
Thermal power station
Primary fuel	Coal
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The Kingston Powerhouse is a decommissioned power plant in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is located in the suburb of Kingston, Australian Capital Territory. It now houses the Canberra Glassworks.

The powerhouse was designed by John Smith Murdoch and constructed from 1913-1915,^[1] when the planned city of Canberra came into being. It was the first permanent public building in Canberra. It was closed in 1929, but reactivated for periods between 1936 and 1942 and between 1948 and 1957. The Fitters’ Workshop, the second permanent public building, is also in the precinct. The siren and whistle, which signalled times to Government outdoor workers in south Canberra for many years is included in the listing. It is now listed by the ACT Heritage Council.^[2]

Interior now used as a glass works in June 2015

It was later converted and now houses the Canberra Glassworks.^[3]

Engineering heritage award

The power station received a Historic Engineering Marker from Engineers Australia as part of its Engineering Heritage Recognition Program.^[4]

References

1. Huynh, Josephine (10 December 2015). "Kingston Powerhouse celebrates 100 years". The Canberra Times.
2. "20048. Kingston Powerhouse Historic Precinct (Entry to the ACT Heritage Register)" (PDF). ACT Heritage Council. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
3. "Canberra Glassworks celebrates first birthday". ABC News. 23 May 2008. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
4. "Kingston Power Station, 1915-1962". Engineers Australia. Retrieved 2 May 2020.