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Docklands’ Shipping Control Tower joins the Victorian Heritage Register
Docklands’ recently restored Shipping Control Tower has been officially added to the Victorian Heritage Register, recognising its pivotal role in Melbourne’s maritime history and its enduring presence as one of the city’s most distinctive industrial landmarks.
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Buoys and lights proposed to mark Central Pier’s “ghost” footprint
Docklands’ Victoria Harbour could soon play host to an unusual new feature – a grid of 145 floating buoys topped with flashing lights, designed to evoke the memory of the now-demolished Central Pier.
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Docklands’ Shipping Control Tower restored to its former glory
With its scaffolding now gone, Docklands’ heritage Shipping Control Tower at North Wharf now stands proudly revealed, showcasing a meticulous restoration that has brought this maritime landmark back to life.
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Central Pier vanishing before our eyes
Development Victoria says it is continuing to make “good progress” on works to remove Central Pier, but an expected end date remains unknown.
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Future of heritage vessels in Docklands remains unclear
Heritage boating operators continue to await answers regarding their long-term futures in Docklands from Development Victoria, which says it expects to provide more information “in the coming weeks”.
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Restoration of shipping control tower continues
Development Victoria says it is aiming to complete restoration of the historic North Wharf Shipping Tower by the middle of the year, but that it isn’t currently considering future uses for the structure.
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“Good progress” continues on Central Pier demolition
Development Victoria’s acting group head of precincts Ronan Mellan says it continues to make good progress on the removal of Central Pier from Victoria Harbour despite reports of delays during recent months.
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Another 100 years of life in recycled Docklands wharf timbers
Timber, concrete, steel and bricks from Docklands’ historic North Wharf and Central Pier are finding a new lease on life as recycled building materials for local projects.
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Application lodged to heritage-list Marvel Stadium
Does Docklands (Marvel) Stadium have heritage value? One local, who has nominated it for consideration with Heritage Victoria, certainly thinks so.
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Lessons in pier construction from across the strait
The engineer behind the state-of-the-art floating Brooke Street Pier in Tasmania spoke at an event at Docklands in July, raising questions for Docklanders about the best way to construct and activate Central Pier.
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Government takes next steps to remove “derelict” Central Pier
Central Pier afloat? Brooke Street Pier engineer to visit Docklands
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