Old Kyneton Hospital
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Old hospital rebirth begins
Embracia Victoria has begun early works on the redevelopment of the Old Kyneton Hospital into a mixed-use destination. Director Sarah MacKenzie said Embracia had long awaited the chance to restore the Old Kyneton Hospital into a mixed-use destination. “The proposed adaptive re-use development will combine commercial offices on the ground floor, which will endeavour to…
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Hospital reno soon
The Old Kyneton Hospital is a step closer to seeing new life pour through its doors as the first part of Embracia Victoria’s plan for the site got aired last week. The aged-care provider aims to use the site at 67 Simpson Street for co-located childcare and aged-care facilities, purchasing the property in November 2019.…
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Co-located aged care and childcare planned for Old Kyneton Hospital
After years of false starts, new plans have emerged to restore the Old Kyneton Hospital building to its former glory following the site’s sale last month to aged-care provider Embracia Victoria. Plans by previous owner Winport Developments to develop the 1850s bluestone building into apartments and build 64 houses on the surrounding five acres were…
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Old Kyneton Hospital sold
The old Kyneton Hospital has been sold to an anonymous out-of-town buyer. Real estate agent Mark Nunn said the buyer planned to develop the site and restore the historic bluestone building. The site was formerly owned by Winport Developments, which purchased the property in March 2011 for $1.6 million. Winport had controversially planned to develop…
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Old Kyneton Hospital’s haunted house aesthetic
The old Kyneton Hospital features in a new photographic book that tours Australia’s abandoned places. Shane Thoms’ Abandoned Australia uncovers the modern ruins scattered over this arid continent and reveals a series of beautifully broken abodes hiding in the crevices of our great southern land. The photographer and photojournalist’s stunning images prompt discussions about the…
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Old hospital plans abandoned
Plans to develop the Old Kyneton Hospital site into residential housing have been abandoned, with the site now up for sale by expressions of interest. The heritage-protected property at 67 Simpson Street is for sale with Buxton Ballarat. “Real estate opportunities do not present to the market that often for a landmark property such as…