Media Statement - Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Heritage Victoria has officially granted approval for the much-anticipated Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub at Pioneer Settlement.

Swan Hill Rural City Council Mayor, Cr Stuart King said it was a significant milestone for Council and the many residents passionate about this project.

“Approval from Heritage Victoria marks a crucial step forward in the development of the Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub.

“We’re pleased that we can now move forward with detailed design works," Cr Stuart King said.

At a Council meeting on Tuesday, 20 September 2022 Council resolved to seek a funding variation to build two new buildings, rather than pursue the proposed Our Place project – this week the variation has been approved.

Council is delighted to be commencing concept development for the Swan Hill Art Gallery redevelopment and the Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub – these projects will be suitably named, in the future.

This project page is specifically related to the Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub - to be built at Pioneer Settlement.

The proposed single-storey tourism and cultural hub will be a new purpose built entry for Pioneer Settlement, Visitor Information Centre and Aboriginal Cultural space encompassing the redevelopment on Pental Island.

*All plans at Pioneer Settlement are subject to Heritage Victoria approval.