29 March, 2024
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Aboriginal hub revamp at Federation Square

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A building in Melbourne’s Federation Square once set to be demolished to make way for an Apple shop is getting a makeover.

All three floors of the Yarra Building will soon be occupied by The Koorie Heritage Trust, an Aboriginal gallery and cultural hub.

New community engagement areas, art galleries and education spaces will be built.

There will also be changes to the retail store but restaurants at the base of the building won’t be impacted.

In 2017, the Andrews Government revealed plans to knock down the Yarra building so a flagship Apple store could be built along the Yarra River.

The move sparked a public backlash and led to Federation Square receiving heritage protections, meaning drastic changes can only be approved by Heritage Victoria.

The Trust will remain open during the internal renovation which is set to start in April and be completed by August.

Koorie Heritage Trust chief executive Tom Mosby said the revamp would create a better experience for visitors.

“(The expansion) not only reflects our internal needs and ambitions but will better showcase more of our permanent collection, increase the size and scale of our annual temporary exhibition program, and offer more flexible public spaces,’ Mr Mosby said.

The Trust has the largest collection of Koorie artefacts and art in Australia and holds exhibitions, walking tours and other programs.

It’s believed to be the first stand alone Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural centre in any capital city in Australia.

– AAP

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