Historical information

Fortuna Villa, a prominent Bendigo landmark, will open to the public before Christmas. The Defence Department confirmed the open day will occur within the next month, though the exact date is not yet set.

The opening is part of a broader community consultation process ahead of the property's eventual sale. Visitors will be able to tour the Villa and its grounds, but the level of access is still being discussed with heritage consultants. Details about the consultation process and the timeline for the property's disposal remain undecided, as site investigations are ongoing.

The Villa Fortuna Action Group welcomed the announcement but expressed concern that the timing near Christmas might limit public attendance due to seasonal pressures.

Physical description

Fortuna Article - "DIGO's new home opens" - The Bendigo Miner Thursday Nov 27 2008 by Nino Bucci, picture Julian Prowd
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11217.21a Colour Photo of Fortuna balcony

11217.21b Part of page 8 - Article "Fortuna to Open Up"

Publication type

non-fiction