Mint Inc is a five member committee of management appointed by the Victorian Government to restore heritage properties located on Crown Land for commercial and community use.

The committee comprises:

Dr JAN PENNEY
Executive Chair - view bio

RAY TONKIN
Executive Director, Heritage Victoria - view bio

ANN KEDDIE
Director, Ann Keddie Architects - view bio

KEVIN COURTNEY
Associate Director,
Colliers International - view bio

JOHN CRANE
Director, Cranecorp - view bio

The committee has been appointed under the Crown Lands Reserves Act and is responsible to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change.

MINT Inc's Role

Since its inception in 1998, Mint Inc has taken on the management of twelve heritage sites across Victoria, undertaking significant restoration works to give the properties a new lease of life.

In most cases these historic buildings were locked or empty. They are now open and actively used, allowing many more people to appreciate the unique character of these important heritage places.

Our mission is to ensure these buildings are expertly restored to protect their heritage values and provide a viable commercial or community use.

The Benefits of Recycling Heritage Buildings

Restoring heritage buildings and adapting them for a variety of uses ensures the preservation of the buildings and means they generate benefits for all Victorians.

Recycling heritage properties is an integral part of sustainable development, using less energy and natural resources and preserving historic materials.

These heritage places also become real community assets and enhance the character of local neighbourhoods.