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Shrine Light Towers
Tender ID: 478909
Tender Details
Organisation:
Tender #:
SoR-AD 002 05_03
Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
29 November 2021
Closing Date:
20 December 2021
Tender Description
The Shrine of Remembrance (the Shrine) is Victoria's pre-eminent memorial to the service and sacrifice of Australian men and women in times of war and peacekeeping. It is a building with a soul, sharing the stories of extraordinary people whose efforts and experiences shaped our nation. Located at the southern end of Melbourne’s cultural arts precinct, the Shrine is open seven days a week, 363 days of the year. Over one million people visit and engage in its commemorative and public educational programs each year. The Shrine of Remembrance Board of Trustees is the body responsible for the operation of the Shrine.
The Shrine, including the Shrine Reserve, is listed on the Victoria Heritage Register (VHR) as H0848 for its historical, archaeological, architectural and social significance to the State of Victoria. In keeping with the nature of the Shrine, it is necessary that it is maintained and presented in a condition appropriate for Victoria’s most recognisable war memorial. The highest possible standards must be upheld to ensure that the Shrine is preserved for future generations of Victorians.
The Shrine seeks to appoint a contractor to provide appropriate construction, conservation, and restoration works to sensitively affect repairs to the four external light towers, restoring them to their original 1934 condition. The four light towers have stood beside the Shrine monument for 89 years. They serve a pivotal role in illuminating the memorial at night and providing a platform for ceremonial support. A condition assessment report prepared by Conservation Studio in May 2020 confirmed that the light towers are in an overall poor condition.
This project aims to restore the towers to their original appearance, following international conservation standards and accommodating heritage concerns. It is expected that the granite cladding be replicated with aggregates closely matching the base materials of the Shrine building itself. Noting that the Tynong granite used throughout the Shrine proper has aged more than 86 years and has a natural oxidised appearance; the likely appearance of the towers will be closer to the granite used in the southern Courtyards, installed in 2014 and in near pristine condition.
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