Prospect Air Raid Shelter
Prospect Sub-Control Communication Centre (1942)
Location: Willcox Avenue, Prospect (near Prospect Oval)
Commonly referred to today as an "air raid shelter," this reinforced concrete structure was in fact a civil defence communication centre built in 1942, during World War II. Officially known as the Prospect Sub-Control Communication Centre, it was part of a broader network of facilities established across South Australia to coordinate emergency responses during potential air raids or other wartime threats.
The building's robust design and partially underground construction led many to assume it was a bomb shelter. However, its true function was to serve as a communications hub, relaying information between local authorities and the central civil defence headquarters.
The structure stands today as a rare and significant example of Australia’s home front preparedness during WWII, and it remains a historical reminder of the local community’s role in national defence efforts.
The Air Raid Shelter is regularly open to the public. School and community groups can arrange tours by emailing [email protected] For more information on open days and tours click here.
Location: Willcox Avenue, Prospect (near Prospect Oval)
Commonly referred to today as an "air raid shelter," this reinforced concrete structure was in fact a civil defence communication centre built in 1942, during World War II. Officially known as the Prospect Sub-Control Communication Centre, it was part of a broader network of facilities established across South Australia to coordinate emergency responses during potential air raids or other wartime threats.
The building's robust design and partially underground construction led many to assume it was a bomb shelter. However, its true function was to serve as a communications hub, relaying information between local authorities and the central civil defence headquarters.
The structure stands today as a rare and significant example of Australia’s home front preparedness during WWII, and it remains a historical reminder of the local community’s role in national defence efforts.
The Air Raid Shelter is regularly open to the public. School and community groups can arrange tours by emailing [email protected] For more information on open days and tours click here.
Click on image below to watch a short clip of the air raid shelter.
