As part of the construction of Bickley Battery, provision was made for three ammunition magazines under a contract valued at £8,471. It was awarded to Todd Brothers Builders, a firm based in Leederville and West Perth, which carried out a significant amount of defence-related construction work during this period.

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The F1 and F2 Magazines remain among the least altered structures at the site. Unlike other buildings that have undergone refurbishment or partial modification, they have yet to be restored. Both magazines retain their original metal plate shutters and bolts securing the windows, providing a rare example of intact wartime security fittings.

 

The small viewing panels set into the doors have since been covered with Perspex-style sheets. While this restricts access and offers some protection to the interior, it also limits visibility inside the magazines. This is further compounded by extensive surface scratching and engraving on the Perspex, which obscures what little view is available.

 

Given the period in which the magazines were constructed, asbestos contamination is likely to be a concern. Asbestos was commonly used in military and industrial buildings of this era for fireproofing and insulation, particularly in structures designed to store ammunition. As a result, access to the interiors is restricted, both for safety reasons and to prevent further damage.

 

Like many historic defence structures, the magazines have also suffered from ongoing vandalism. Graffiti and wall markings have been repeatedly added over time, detracting from the fabric of the buildings and limiting opportunities for restoration and public access. This type of damage remains one of the greatest challenges to preserving sites such as Bickley Battery, particularly those that have not yet been stabilised or restored.