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History of Wireless Hill
The Wireless Station was built in 1912 by the German Company – Telefunken and Co and used in World War I and II.
It was used to send medical advice to ships with no doctor, as well as communication with the Antarctic bases.
The Station was officially decommissioned in 1967 and vested in City of Melville in August 1969 and named Wireless Hill Park in February of 1971. The Telecommunications Museum officially opened on October 14, 1979.
Since the City of Melville purchased the site in 1969 it has worked to protect, maintain and enhance its environmental, cultural and natural heritage, recreational and aesthetic values.
From 2007 to 2009 the City of Melville worked with the community and other key stakeholders to develop a future vision for Wireless Hill. This process culminated in a vision document produced by the City in 2009, named “Wireless Hill Vision 2020 – Key Themes and Objectives for the Future of Wireless Hill”.