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Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement heritage listing push sparks debate over what visitors want
A regional Victorian council fears the costs of maintaining one of its most prominent tourist attractions will become “untenable” if it is added to the state heritage register.
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Heritage Victoria has recommended Swan Hill’s Pioneer Settlement be added to the state register
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The attraction dates back to the 1960s but the council has planned to modernise the site
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Opponents say council’s proposal would damage its heritage value
The Pioneer Settlement at Swan Hill, which began life as a folk museum in the 1960s, was the first museum village in Victoria.
But a recommendation it be added to the heritage register could clash with the Swan Hill Rural City Council’s plan to build a $10.9 million interpretive centre and tourist destination on…
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