Noosa News
Lamb House boarded up ahead of likely sale to recoup unpaid rates
Up high, the cracked tiles on the front roof are still broken, and there has been no attempt to place a tarpaulin over the glaring hole in the roof.
The Department of Environment and Science said that under Queensland’s Heritage Act, the owner of the property, Joy Lamb, must take steps to prevent deterioration.
Brisbane’s derelict Lamb House at Kangaroo Point this month.Credit:Tony Moore
“Owners of heritage-listed places are responsible for their management and preservation, and the Act obliges owners to undertake essential repairs and maintenance to prevent damage or deterioration to these places,” a spokesman said.
“On 12 October, 2020, the Department of Environment and Science issued a repair and maintenance notice under the…
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