Demolition Plans for House Near Civic Park

Published on 26 September 2018

Preparations are underway for the demolition and removal of the house and shed located at 61 Albert Street adjacent to Warragul’s Civic Park.

The house was acquired by Council in 2010 based on its important strategic location neighbouring the West Gippsland Arts Centre and Civic Park.

Demolition and removal of the house has been identified as a priority in the Warragul Civic Park Master Plan adopted by Council in April 2017.

A recent inspection identified asbestos in the window seal putty resulting in the removal of all windows. To minimise risk to the community in the interim, temporary fencing was erected to secure the site.

Continued reports of unlawful entry, vandalism and other hazardous activities have resulted in the removal project being brought forward as a priority in the interest of community safety.

A building permit has been issued for the demolition, with works scheduled to take place in the first week of October (weather permitting).

Existing service connections have been investigated and disconnected accordingly in preparation for the demolition.

Upon removal, the site will be scraped and levelled with temporary fencing to remain in place to keep the area restricted. The site will be rehabilitated in accordance with the Warragul Civic Park Master Plan.

No formal rehabilitation works are scheduled given the project has been brought forward in the interest of community safety.