This tower is facing demolition. Could it be saved by heritage laws? | ABC NEWS
A soon-to-be-demolished North Melbourne public housing tower has won a last-minute bid to be considered for its heritage value following an appeal by a tenant group.
It is the first tower facing imminent demolition which has won the right to be assessed for protection under state heritage laws in a twist that could disrupt the government’s redevelopment plan.
Kate Ashton reports.
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