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Lorne development raises fears of lost heritage
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Lorne development raises fears of lost heritage
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A popular pier-side restaurant and a former fishing co-operative face demolition in the tourism hotspot of Lorne as part of a controversial waterfront redevelopment plan.
The fishing co-operative building dates back to the 1950s, and the redevelopment plan has raised fears a key part of Lorne’s industrial heritage will be lost unless the project is revised.
The building next to the pier in Lorne.
Credit:Simon Schluter
But the plan’s proponents say the co-operative building, which is now closed apart from the restaurant, has fallen into disrepair and needs major maintenance.