Thursday,
25 April 2024
Heritage versus modern amenity in water fountain dispute

SOME community members have expressed outrage at the ultra-modern drinking fountain erected near the town's kiosk with questions raised about its placement within the heritage overlay.

Beechworth History and Heritage Society (BHHS) president Elizabeth Mason said the fountain showed a clear example of the lack of council's focus with the town's heritage.

"They're not dedicated to preserving t...

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