The Visitor Information Centre in Port Adelaide is currently undergoing a significant and important facelift. Originally built in 1860 as a police station, it is one of the oldest buildings in the Port, and its age was starting to show. We are undertaking a major heritage restoration project to ensure that this icon of the area lives long into the future.
We are now nearing the end stages of this project, but in order to complete works, and for safety reasons, the Visitor Information Centre will temporarily be moving to a new location. It is currently closed for a few days and will reopen, just around the corner at 171 St Vincent Street from this Friday 1 May, until construction is complete towards the end of the year.
During this time, our Visit PAE staff and volunteers will continue to provide the same wide range of visitor information services, welcoming people to PAE and showing everything there is to do.
This major restoration project includes;
- Demolition of the outbuilding and make good to Queen Charlotte Square courtyard
- Installation of thermal roof insulation and completely new roof and stormwater system
- Installation of new compliant roof safety system to allow future access to maintain services
- Facade restoration of all areas of the building
- Replacement of deteriorated bricks and new mortar
- Repairing and replacement of deteriorated timber elements of the building
- Repainting the entire building
- Paving level adjustment to Queen Charlotte Square to allow for an additional breakout space for functions
If you want to know more about the history of this building and the surrounding area, the PAE Local History Team at City of PAE Libraries Port Adelaide Library is ready to assist.