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Threatened building profile:
SCOTS CHURCH HALL
& VICTORIA CAR PARK
SCOTS CHURCH HALL
& VICTORIA CAR PARK
Address:
97-101 Russell Street,
Melbourne.
Significance:
Three older buildings are under
threat: The Scots Church Hall (built 1928), the former Victoria
Carpark (built 1938) and the corner building that was once a
showroom (built 1910). The Victoria Car Park was the first
multi-storey car park constructed in Victoria, and is therefore of
significant heritage value.
Images:
Threats:
All to be demolished except one
façade of car park for glassy office tower.
Permit Authority:
Minister for Planning by Amendment,
required as proposed tower exceeds a 30 metre height limit. Minister
'called in' the Heritage Victoria permit (they ruled against
demolition). Panel hearing determination not known (never released)
City of Melbourne supported the development (at 40 metres).
City of Melbourne supported the development (at 40 metres).
Permit Date:
2007 – for a modified development
with some retention of carpark, but tower now 50m high – by
Ministerial ‘Instant Amendment’
Reasons for Permit:
None given.
What are the chances of
reversing the decision?
Nil. No appeals possible. As of
October 2010, the project had not proceeded, but a May 2010 media
report stated that the prokject would go ahead.
Can this be avoided in
future?
Only by changing attitudes within
Heritage Victoria and the City of Melbourne council.
Attention required:
Highlight how relevant planning
authorites have ignored regulations.
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