THE disused former maternal and child health centre in Pyramid Hill will be removed after plans for a social enterprise in the building were abandoned.
Loddon Shire councillors on Tuesday were told the town’s progress association had decided not to proceed with its Mixed Bag social enterprise first proposed four years ago.
“The (Kelly Street) building has been surplus to council’s operational requirements for a significant period of time, and has been vacant for many years, which carries a risk of vandalism and dereliction,” said community partnerships manager Orrin Hogan. “The building has been determined to be in a state of disrepair that would require significant investment to return it to a compliant and useable space. A building assessment in 2020 estimated this cost at approximately $120,000.”
He said the building would be included in council’s 2025-2026 infrastructure plan for removal.
“The intention is to then rehabilitate the site and install turf to compliment the recent work completed in this area,” he said.
Mr Hogan said the Kelly Street streetscape project had meant the building site be developed to complement that work.