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Heritage listed buildings in Shore Street East are threatened by a demolition application lodged with Redland City Council.

By forwarding this submission objecting to the demolition you will be doing your part to reinforce the importance of retaining these irreplaceable heritage properties.

The Cleveland Heritage Precinct, recognised by Council in it's upgraded Heritage Register in 2019, saying :

"3 Shore Street East is a locally significant place which embodies historic, rarity and aesthetic values. Together with 1 Shore Street East, the neighbouring building, the place forms a coherent remnant of the commercial core of Cleveland. These buildings illustrate the commercial centre of Cleveland during the second phase of development in the 1880s to 1930s when commercial development was concentrated close to the rail line. The former commercial building retains the aesthetic, scale and character attributed to this period. The former commercial buildings and former fruit shed (1 and 3 Shore Street East) as a group and individually, make a positive contribution to the streetscape and locality."

This is not just a local issue, as Cleveland has a wider significance to Queensland as the home of part of Queensland' earliest development, and a one -time candidate for the State's capital city.

Conserving our built history—heritage buildings, historic sites, and landmarks—is important for several reasons:

Cultural and Educational Value: Historic structures connect us to our past, offering insight into how society evolved and allowing people to learn from earlier eras.
Community Identity: Heritage buildings create a strong sense of place, fostering local pride and community bonds.
Economic Benefits: Preservation can boost local economies through tourism, increased property values, and revitalization.
Sustainability: Restoring existing buildings saves resources and reduces environmental impact.
Architectural Diversity: Maintaining historic sites preserves unique craftsmanship and architectural techniques.
Social Benefits: These places serve as living classrooms, promoting education and community collaboration.
Urban Design: Preserved historic areas contribute to more livable, attractive cities.

In summary, conserving our built history honors cultural heritage, supports communities and economies, protects the environment, and keeps valuable stories and skills alive for the future.

This template works at its best if you take the time to personalise it. Adding your own points of importance gives Council a better appreciation of the broad interests represented in opur community.

It will be of particular interest if these buildings have special meaning for you.

Heritage listed buildings in Shore Street East are threatened by a demolition application lodged with Redland City Council.

By forwarding this submission objecting to the demolition you will be doing your part to reinforce the importance of retaining these irreplaceable heritage properties.

The Cleveland Heritage Precinct, recognised by Council in it's upgraded Heritage Register in 2019, saying :

"3 Shore Street East is a locally significant place which embodies historic, rarity and aesthetic values. Together with 1 Shore Street East, the neighbouring building, the place forms a coherent remnant of the commercial core of Cleveland. These buildings illustrate the commercial centre of Cleveland during the second phase of development in the 1880s to 1930s when commercial development was concentrated close to the rail line. The former commercial building retains the aesthetic, scale and character attributed to this period. The former commercial buildings and former fruit shed (1 and 3 Shore Street East) as a group and individually, make a positive contribution to the streetscape and locality."

This is not just a local issue, as Cleveland has a wider significance to Queensland as the home of part of Queensland' earliest development, and a one -time candidate for the State's capital city.

Conserving our built history—heritage buildings, historic sites, and landmarks—is important for several reasons:

Cultural and Educational Value: Historic structures connect us to our past, offering insight into how society evolved and allowing people to learn from earlier eras.
Community Identity: Heritage buildings create a strong sense of place, fostering local pride and community bonds.
Economic Benefits: Preservation can boost local economies through tourism, increased property values, and revitalization.
Sustainability: Restoring existing buildings saves resources and reduces environmental impact.
Architectural Diversity: Maintaining historic sites preserves unique craftsmanship and architectural techniques.
Social Benefits: These places serve as living classrooms, promoting education and community collaboration.
Urban Design: Preserved historic areas contribute to more livable, attractive cities.

In summary, conserving our built history honors cultural heritage, supports communities and economies, protects the environment, and keeps valuable stories and skills alive for the future.

This template works at its best if you take the time to personalise it. Adding your own points of importance gives Council a better appreciation of the broad interests represented in opur community.

It will be of particular interest if these buildings have special meaning for you.

Help Save our Shore Street East Heritage Buildings

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I object to the proposed demolition of the heritage-listed buildings located at 1 and 3 Shore Street East, Cleveland.
These 100 years old buildings are recognised by Redland City Council as places of local heritage significance.  The Council’s own heritage assessment says these buildings together “ form a coherent remnant of the commercial core of Cleveland …[and]…make a positive contribution to the streetscape and locality."
These properties are an important physical and historical link to Cleveland's commercial past. Their loss would diminish our collective memory and tangible connection to the township's formative years. The Council should ensure that cost and profit considerations do not override the long-term community, heritage and planning values which led to these properties being included in the Local Heritage Register.
These buildings are icons of Cleveland’s past. They are frequently referenced, photographed, and featured in artwork as part of the area’s identity within the broader Cleveland Heritage Precinct, extending from Ross Creek to G.J. Walter Park, Cleveland Point, and south towards the Uniting Church on Channel Street.
The existing vegetation on both lots including koala habitat trees contributes meaningfully to the area’s character. If the buildings were to be demolished, then it’s likely that tree clearing would follow which would be a further loss to Cleveland’s heritage.
The demolition application claims the buildings proposed for demolition are damaged and structurally unsound. But both properties are currently tenanted and occupied, which suggests that claims they must be demolished are overstated.
The application does not adequately canvass alternatives to demolition.
Redland City Council should obtain a comprehensive, independent assessment by suitably qualified and experienced heritage experts to determine:
   a. The potential for maintenance / refurbishment of the buildings proposed for demolition to facilitate their ongoing use for residential and commercial purposes.
    b. Potential opportunities for adaptive reuse of the heritage buildings, whether for residential, commercial or mixed-use purposes.
Redland City Council should consult with Brisbane City Council regarding the mechanisms and incentives they use to support retention of heritage listed properties.
I urge Redland City Council to reject this demolition application.

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