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Relocation

Understand heritage policy as it relates to relocation.

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Illustration representing building relocation.

It is policy to:

  • Retain buildings in-situ unless it can be shown that the place has a history of relocation and/or is designed for relocation.
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A heritage house in the botanical gardens, where it has been relocated to from its original site.
Figure 22: La Trobe's cottage, currently located in the Botanical Gardens, Melbourne

our acknowledgement

  • Torres Strait Islander Flag
  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.