Hindmarsh Incinerator

The Hindmarsh Incinerator is a waste processing facility in Brompton with geometric forms and horizontal lines influenced by the Prairie School movement. A tall chimney rises from the structure and shapes the building's appearance.

Walter Burley Griffin designed this facility in 1935 as part of a series of waste management buildings he created during the Great Depression across Australia. The building came into being during a time of economic hardship yet with architectural ambition.

The facility represents a time when Australian cities built systems to manage waste as towns grew larger and more crowded. Visitors can see how practical needs and artistic design came together in the structure.

Visitors can observe the architectural features of the building from Chief Street, where the structure maintains its original exterior details. Access from the street provides a clear view of the building without obstacles.

The facility combines industrial functionality with architectural refinement through balanced proportions and careful material details. This blend of practical purpose and artistic skill is rarely found in industrial buildings from this era.

Location: South Australia

Inception: 1935

Architects: Walter Burley Griffin

GPS coordinates: -34.89723,138.57332

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10