thepetrolhead
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Was on my way back from the range last Saturday and realised i was passing quite close to a location i have wanted to explore for a while. A short detour across the airfield and i was at the old control tower of Laverton Airport.
Decommissioned in the early 90s this area has stood redundant and at the mercy of vandals for many years. The area is currently being redeveloped in to a massive housing estate so im glad i got in before the interesting old tower gets swallowed up by the growing urban sprawl that is Melbournes outer suburbs.
The view of the tower as you approach from the airfield
A quick walk round to assess the layout
Larger outhouse would have housed a generator and 2 huge diesel tanks
Two big tanks to provide a long supply of power in case of extended power cuts.
Not sure what this little building was for. It had an engineered slab on the floor for something substantial.
Large circular hole in the back of the ground level had been sealed up thoroughly
Entering the tower on the ground level.
Arson damage had coated most internal walls with soot. It was very dark inside and getting good shots was a challenge on my phone. Apologies.
It wasnt too hard to climb to the first level where the stairs are then accessible.
A balcony at the front of the building gave a good view of what used to be the airfield.. And...er.. 'someones' car. (had the .308 in the boot so wanted to keep an eye out). In the distance you can see the encroaching housing development.
Looking up at the viewing area from the 1st level. The beautiful inch thick glass has long been 'removed' by people with small brains.
Can anyone throw any light on what this might be? Its just inside the large roller door at the front of the first level. The floor was covered in raised zigzag grooves which were mirrored on the ceiling.
View of the outhouses from the top level.
FInally up at the viewing area. Interior is gutted and thick glass everywhere.
A satisfying and spontaneous explore on a very humid and stormy evening. Thanks for viewing.
Decommissioned in the early 90s this area has stood redundant and at the mercy of vandals for many years. The area is currently being redeveloped in to a massive housing estate so im glad i got in before the interesting old tower gets swallowed up by the growing urban sprawl that is Melbournes outer suburbs.
The view of the tower as you approach from the airfield
A quick walk round to assess the layout
Larger outhouse would have housed a generator and 2 huge diesel tanks
Two big tanks to provide a long supply of power in case of extended power cuts.
Not sure what this little building was for. It had an engineered slab on the floor for something substantial.
Large circular hole in the back of the ground level had been sealed up thoroughly
Entering the tower on the ground level.
Arson damage had coated most internal walls with soot. It was very dark inside and getting good shots was a challenge on my phone. Apologies.
It wasnt too hard to climb to the first level where the stairs are then accessible.
A balcony at the front of the building gave a good view of what used to be the airfield.. And...er.. 'someones' car. (had the .308 in the boot so wanted to keep an eye out). In the distance you can see the encroaching housing development.
Looking up at the viewing area from the 1st level. The beautiful inch thick glass has long been 'removed' by people with small brains.
Can anyone throw any light on what this might be? Its just inside the large roller door at the front of the first level. The floor was covered in raised zigzag grooves which were mirrored on the ceiling.
View of the outhouses from the top level.
FInally up at the viewing area. Interior is gutted and thick glass everywhere.
A satisfying and spontaneous explore on a very humid and stormy evening. Thanks for viewing.
