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Central Pier afloat? Brooke Street Pier engineer to visit Docklands
The engineer behind Hobart’s renowned floating Brooke Street Pier will be hosted at an event in Docklands in July, fuelling speculation of what could be coming to the precinct following the demolition of Central Pier.
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Development Victoria to repair Shipping Control Tower
Development Victoria (DV) has announced plans to restore Docklands’ historic Shipping Control Tower at North Wharf as part of a maintenance program to “ensure the structure can stand tall for years to come”.
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Central Pier demolition “progressing well”
Docklanders will have noticed considerable progress with the demolition of Central Pier in recent months, with much of Shed 9 now removed from Victoria Harbour.
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National Trust slammed over “completely negligent” maintenance of Polly Woodside
A volunteer who has been working on South Wharf’s historic tall ship, Polly Woodside, for more than 40 years has spoken out against its owner for neglecting one of Melbourne’s most treasured maritime assets.
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A look inside the Fox Classic Car Collection
Open two days a week in the historic Queen’s Warehouse in Docklands, the evolution of trucking billionaire Lindsay Fox’s classic car collection remains somewhat of a mystery to many in the community.
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Removal works under way at Central Pier
The slow process of demolishing the heritage-listed Central Pier has officially begun, with removal works commencing in late September.
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Goods Shed saved after two-tower proposal is refused
The historic Goods Shed in Docklands has been saved from the wrecking ball after Heritage Victoria knocked back a controversial two-tower development proposal.
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Government takes next steps to remove “derelict” Central Pier
The state government has announced that it will progress plans to demolish and revitalise Central Pier to “ensure its safety and reliability for years to come” – a move welcomed by Lord Mayor Sally Capp.
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Western tip works due for August completion
Development Victoria (DV) has told Docklands News that it anticipates works to remove Central Pier’s western tip will be completed this month.
Read MoreCentral Pier set to receive heritage installation as work continues to remove the western tip
Docklands’ century-old pier is set to get a heritage installation recognising the “original footprint of the pier”, as part of a Heritage Victoria condition on the western tip’s removal.
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Goods Shed saved after two-tower proposal is refused
Government takes next steps to remove “derelict” Central Pier
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