Heritage Advocacy
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100 years old...but a tale of neglect behind the façade This celebrated and symbolic gateway to the city, where millions have ‘met under the clocks’ and which was a work and social hub for thousands of railway employees, hides a sorry tale internally of physical neglect by its owner, the State government. Whilst two-thirds of the building is occupied and maintained by lessee Metro Trains, one-third is simply abandoned and neglected. More... |
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W Class to depart commuter routes  |
Only the City Circle Line to retain W Class trams The Age and Herald Sun report that one of the first acts of new Tansport Minister Mr Pakula has been to confirm the W class trams will no longer be used for commuter routes as soon as new trams become available. They will be retained only on the City Circle Line. In response the Trust has urged the Government not to lose sight of the potential to expand the W Class tourism network in the future. If we are ever to link the city with other key sites along the lines of the Trust's proposed 'Grand Circle Line' it is imperative that Government preserves the remaining fleet of 30 or so operational W-Class trams for the benefit of future generations. More... |
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Publication of report of Minister for Planning's Advisory Committee awaited |
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The National Trust wants to hear your views about this controversial redevelopment proposal. Visit the Trust's campaign website and have your say! visit savethewindsor.com |
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Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour |
Removal of mature trees and creation of roundabout at Woolpack Road |
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The proposed Western Highway Realignment Project includes an extension of Woolpack Road to the realigned highway - which with removal of up to 12 mature Dutch Elms will threaten the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour. The Trust believes that all alternative routes should be exhausted before any trees are removed. More... |
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Save Our City  |
Review some of the key heritage issues in Melbourne's CBD, including the 80 Collins Street proposal. The proposed tower would completely dominate the famous 'Paris End' of Collins Street. Partly supported on legs, perched above the old and new buildings, it would be built to the very edge ofthe street for the full height of 40+storeys ... |
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Equity Trustees, Bourke Street |
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This charming 1930 building, with a facade in the Romanesque style and a very intact interiors, is to be converted into apartments. While the purpose built barristers chambers on the upper floors will be lost, the developers will keep the ornate lobby, insurance hall and even the decorative lift cars. This is to be commended, as there are no controls requiring this retention - the City of Melbourne has not protected a single interior in the CBD. The six levels of apartments on the roof are set back, and hopefully will not be as dominating as the drawings indicate. |
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