Burleigh Police Station (former)/Nui Dat House in Arundel

Burleigh Police Station (former)/Nui Dat House is located in Arundel

Address: 120 – 124 Allied Drive, Arundel

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The former Burleigh Heads Police Station/Nui Dat House, constructed in 1910 and originally located in Tallebudgera, is historically important in demonstrating the development of policing in the Tallebudgera/Burleigh Heads area. The relocation of the building from Tallebudgera to Burleigh Heads in 1930 was influenced by the progress of the Burleigh area at that time, particularly as a holiday destination, and the subsequent law enforcement needs of that community. The Station building is an example of an early 20th century departmental timber building erected for the purpose of serving an important community function. The law enforcement values of the early 20th century can be seen in the form of the building with both staff accommodation and Court House incorporated within the station building. In 1991 the building was relocated to Arundel and has since been used by the Queensland Branch of the Return and Services League of Australia (RSL) as a convalescent half-way home for Australian Vietnam Veterans and/or their dependents. As ‘Nui Dat House’, it is listed on the Queensland War Memorial Register. The building has a special association with the Queensland Police Service, who have made an important contribution to the development of the Gold Coast community since 1864, and, in more recent times, has been dedicated to all who served in South Vietnam.

Queensland Heritage Register: NO
Heritage protection boundary: Building plus 5m radius