Cairns Control Room, Military heritage site in Cairns City, Australia
The Cairns Control Room features reinforced concrete construction with a circular fibreglass scout hat mounted on its roof since 1982.
Built in 1942 by the Queensland Department of Public Works, this control center coordinated civil defense operations during World War II air raid threats.
The building exemplifies the transformation of military structures, evolving from a wartime command post to the Scouting Association of Queensland headquarters.
Located on Grafton Street in Norman Park, the control room stands as an educational site for visitors interested in World War II defense infrastructure.
The structure remains one of few surviving World War II control rooms in Queensland, featuring original architectural elements from its military service period.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -16.91940,145.77140
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:00
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