A modern redevelopment of the century-old landmark building has been floated, but a group of locals is fighting to scuttle it.
The Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron building on St Kilda’s foreshore was granted a provisional permit last year for a modern redevelopment.
The Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, which is subject to local and partial state government heritage protection, was last year granted a provisional permit for the upgrades by the City of Port Phillip and given the go-ahead from Heritage Victoria.Under the plan, the front of the landmark council-owned building – located on St Kilda’s foreshore and dating back to the 1920s – will retain its traditional features.
However, it’s not all plain sailing. Architect and former City of Port Phillip deputy mayor David Brand has lodged an application with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to review the council’s decision to issue a permit.Joe Armao His VCAT matter is being supported by other community advocates, including Serge Thomann and Peter Holland, the president and vice president of resident’s group Unchain, which has been at the vanguard ofCatriona Sinclair, a St Kilda resident of 16 years, attended a VCAT hearing into the matter on Wednesday.She said she wasn’t against updating the building, but feared the heritage value was not being maintained by the proposal.
The plan includes several extensions and a rooftop bar with a space for functions, a cafe and an outdoor dining area.
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