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A feasibility study has been commissioned to explore options to refurbish an 85-year-old Defence facility.
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The Commonwealth government has launched a feasibility study into the renovation and ongoing use of a historic art-deco building in the Victoria Barracks precinct in Melbourne.
Melbourne architects Lovell Chen have been tasked with undertaking the review, aimed at identifying whether it is possible to update and re-use the former Repatriation Outpatients Clinic located at 310 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.
The feasibility study will involve considerations of planned redevelopment of the wider Victoria Barracks precinct.
The building, which was completed in 1937, was used to provide outpatient support to World War I veterans and continued providing services to the defence community until the late 1990s but has since been vacant.
Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the facility would provide accommodation for both Defence and Defence-related community groups, including veterans’ organisations.
“The Morrison government is committed to ensuring the future use of 310 St Kilda Road preserves the building’s heritage and architecture,” Minister Price said.
“We are seeking to balance the growing needs of Defence, while noting the building’s close links to Australia’s military history and our veteran community.”
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