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restoring Victoria’s public owned heritage to mint condition
Mint Inc is a seven member committee of management appointed by the Victorian Government to restore heritage properties located on Crown Land for commercial and community use.
NEW: MINT Inc Strategic Plan for 2011-2014
The committee comprises:
HELEN WESTON - Acting Chair
Director,
Environmental Affairs Pty Ltd - view bio
KEVIN COURTNEY
Associate Director,
Colliers International - view bio
LEIGH PHILLIPS
Planning Consultant - view bio
STUART McLENNAN
Building Consultant - view bio
VI NGUYEN
Finance Manager,
Australian National Data Service - view bio
HELEN LARDNER
Director,
HLCD Pty Ltd - view bio
Dr TIMOTHY HUBBARD
Planning Consultant - view bio
Dr JAN PENNEY
Executive Officer - view bio
The committee has been appointed under the Crown Lands Reserves Act and is responsible to the Honorable Ryan Smith, 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.
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