Ballarat Railway Station complex is one of only three surviving nineteenth century station buildings in Australia retaining a train hall. The train hall and north station buildings date from 1862 and the south building with its imposing clock tower was added in 1889.
Lovell Chen was involved in the conservation and restoration of the complex over several years. Most recently, we undertook the documentation and contract administration for the roof replacement of the north station building, along with a comprehensive overhaul of the ceremonial west and south elevations, the reinstatement of glazing and vents to the train hall roof and restoration of the footbridge.
In 2007, we completed a comprehensive overhaul of the grand west and south elevations of the south station building involving the reinstatement of details, mouldings and key stones that had been removed prior to the Queen’s visit in 1954.
Previous projects included a comprehensive conservation management plan, documentation and administration for restoration and refurbishment of the train hall and north and south station buildings, investigation of the exterior decorative finishes and feasibility studies for the station area.
Heritage data
constructed 1862
original architect Railways Department (architect unknown)
register of the national estate 4033
victorian heritage register H 0902
photos : Trevor Mein
historical photo : courtesy State Library of Victoria
SELECTED REPORTS HELD
full list : see REPORTS INDEX
Report of an investigation of the exterior decorative treatments to Ballarat Station
Allom Lovell & Associates / DECEMBER 2003 : REPORT
Ballarat Railway Station conservation management plan
Allom Lovell & Associates / JUNE 2002 : CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
Ballarat Railway Station Precinct
Daryl Jackson Pty Ltd / JUNE 2002 : MASTER PLAN
Ballarat Railway Station Complex Schedule of Works
Allom Lovell & Associates / MAY 2002 : SCHEDULE OF WORKS
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