The City of Bayswater Council is continuing its push for funding to preserve and reactivate the historic Maylands Brickworks.
Acting Mayor, Elli Petersen-Pik said the heritage-listed landmark was an integral part of the area’s history and needs to be preserved for future generations.
“Established in 1927, the Maylands Brickworks factory was one of the first industries in the area and tells an important story about the evolution of technology involved in brickmaking, drying and kiln firing,” he said.
“The Hoffman Kiln is the only one of its kind remaining in Western Australia and the City is urgently seeking funding to preserve it on behalf of the community.
“Council has endorsed the stablisation and reactivation of Maylands Brickworks as one of its top five advocacy priorities ahead of the State and Federal elections.
“In a bid to secure funding from the State and Federal Governments, the City has written to the Premier, Deputy Premier, Minister for Heritage, the Member for Maylands, and the Federal Member for Perth. We have also recently met with the WA Labor Candidate for Maylands and will be meeting with other State candidates, hoping to receive election commitments on this ongoing issue.”
The Council has also met with officers from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and Lotterywest to discuss potential funding options.
“The City will continue to explore all potential funding sources for the reactivation of the Maylands Brickworks,” Acting Mayor, Petersen-Pik said.
In April, the City appointed a consultant to provide a scope of works for the stablisation of the kiln and other structures.
“With costs for the baseworks to the kiln estimated at more than $2 million back in February 2023, preserving this Australian heritage landmark is a priority for our Council,” he said.