Heritage TitleFORMER WEIGHBRIDGE, 2 PHILLIMORE STREETAddressFormer Weighbridge 2 Phillimore Street FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No22571Construction Commenced1921Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: ZincalumeWall – BRICK: Face BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesTRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS: River & sea transportStatement Of SignificanceThe weighbridge is of historic significance for associations with Fremantle harbour and the shipping and transport industries of the port.ArchaeologyConditionFair/Good.HistoryIn 1897 the weighbridge was first installed, acting as a gateway between the harbour and the town centre. The brick office was built in 1921 by Albert Holmes, replacing an earlier timber structure. In 1924 a new weighbridge installed, enlarged 1934. The weighbridge closed on 24/12/1984. Currently (2002), Scoot Freo - Scoot car & scooter hire.Physical DescriptionSingle storey face brick and zincalume gable hipped roof building, with car park behind. The east side of the building has a dropped veranda supported by timber columns and multi paned sash windows.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – GOVERNMENTAL: OtherPresent Use – COMMERCIAL: Shop\Retail Store {single}Integrity/AuthenticityPlace TypeIndividual Building or Group
Phillimore Street, 2, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 19/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/30095
