Albury's $36 million convention centre revamp paused for heritage permit
Work on the Albury Entertainment Centre redevelopment has stopped. Workers found European and Aboriginal objects during digging.
The $36.08 million upgrade to the convention wing began in June. Old items were discovered at the site.
The discovery triggered heritage rules and work stopped. Workers found European and Aboriginal objects at the Swift Street site.
The building has stood there since the early 1970s. Albury Council must now follow heritage rules.
They are working with Heritage NSW and local Aboriginal communities to get a permit. The permit process takes about 60 days.
Off-site work continues. The council expects costs to stay within budget.
The project is jointly funded by Albury Council, NSW and the federal government. It's due to finish in early 2028.
- 36.08 million dollars
- Project cost
- 60 days
- Permit assessment time
- Early 2028
- Expected completion
Why it mattersBuilding work can delay when old objects are found. Legal approval is then needed. This site discovered both European and Aboriginal items.
AustraliaAlbury residents will wait longer for the upgraded convention space, but the council says the discovery will not push the project beyond its budget.
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