| City loan scheme supports Goldmines Hotel restoration |
The Vahland and Getzschmann designed Goldmines Hotel in Marong Road, Golden Square has undergone important restoration work thanks to the City of Greater Bendigo’s Heritage Restoration Loan Scheme.
The works included repairs to the floor and structure of the upper verandah and the recasting and reinstatement of broken cast iron lace panels.
Damaged sections of the parapet were repaired using traditional materials and the façade and verandah were repainted.
The hotel was designed by Vahland and Getzschmann and constructed in 1872 and is of State heritage significance due to its association with the gold mining industry.
“This year marks 100 years since the death of Vahland so it is quite timely that this important restoration has been undertaken now,” Mayor Cr Cox said.
“The restoration is one of many made possible using the Heritage Restoration Loan Scheme, which offers a no-interest loan to the value of half the cost of a project.”
Dr Gary Hill from Minerva Heritage was engaged by the hotel’s owner to inspect and assess the building prior to the works being undertaken.
At the completion of the works, Dr Hill said the hotel will now be preserved in good condition for future generations.
“(The City) was very helpful during the application process and were also of assistance in the planning of the works to ensure that a great outcome was achieved for the building,” Dr Hill said.
The City has been providing financial assistance for projects which restore, conserve, maintain or enhance the significant aspects of a heritage building or place since 1998.
Past successful applications have included loans for the complete reconstruction of burnt down heritage buildings, reinstatement of verandahs, original shop front joinery and front fences based on historic photographs as well as re-painting, repairs to timber windows and chimneys.
For more information on the Heritage Restoration Loan Scheme visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au or call the City Statutory Planning Department on 5434 6355.
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