Community still waits, watches over gatehouse

A decision to relocate rather than demolish the Urrbrae gatehouse may have quelled protest and a potential local election issue, but the community remains watchful that the heritage building retains its integrity, says Warren Jones.

New quote to move historic Urrbrae gatehouse

The Transport Department has received a new, more comprehensive quote to relocate a state heritage-listed gatehouse at Urrbrae rather than demolish it – but the figure is being kept secret for now.

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Liberal MPs speak out to save Urrbrae gatehouse: 'It's heritage-listed for a reason'

The State Government is under mounting pressure to reverse a decision to bulldoze an historic gatehouse at Urrbrae, with two of its own MPs saying “it’s heritage-listed for a reason” and “worthy of further consideration to either keep or restore”.