History

Original 19th century architecture contrasts with an ultra-modern interior

 

ElectraNet's Corporate Headquarters


The building that hosts ElectraNet’s corporate headquarters in Rymill Park was originally used as an electrical converter station for Adelaide’s horse-drawn tramway system. The construction of the converter station was one of the first steps in the modernisation of Adelaide’s major form of public transport.

In 1984, the building was registered for State Heritage due to the scarce example of a building type which has since become obsolete due to technological and architectural changes.

Rymill Park sits on the eastern fringes of Adelaide’s central business district. This area of Adelaide boasts historic charm with modern sophistication.

Adelaide's East End features original 19th century architecture contrasting with ultra-modern interiors – and ElectraNet’s corporate headquarters is no exception.

The designers of the original converter station, English and Soward, also created many other original foundations for the East End cultural precinct of Adelaide.

 

 

 

Pathways for Power
1897–2000

Cover (PDF)
Chapter One (PDF)
Chapter Two (PDF)
Chapter Three (PDF)
Chapter Four (PDF)
Endnotes, Bibliography, Index (PDF)

 

Pathways for Power: Book Cover

'The developments and achievements of South Australia’s constantly changing electricity industry are often not obvious to the wider community. Yet the gradual spread of poles, wires and towers – from Adelaide’s central business district to the remotest borders of this state – are part of a fascinating and often tumultuous history,
which spans just over 100 years...'

Kym Tothill,
former ElectraNet
Chief Executive
[2000–2002]