Horticultural Society of Victoria experimental garden, later Burnley Gardens
off The Boulevard BURNLEY, YARRA CITY
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Statement of Significance
This property is on the Victorian Heritage Register - H2052.
For more information on this property, refer to the Victorian Heritage Register information.
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Horticultural Society of Victoria experimental garden, later Burnley Gardens - Physical Description 1
Remnant Fabric (Man Made)
The Centenary Centre, located near the Boulevard entrance, is a converted milking shed dating from the inter-War period, when the Department of Agriculture kept a dairy herd on the site. The building has been altered so dramatically it is only of low conservation significance.
Remnant Fabric (Vegetation)
The site contains a wide variety of ornamental species. Of note are a Cork Oak (`Quercus suber') located in the car park, recorded by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), and a very large Queensland Kauri (`Agathis robusta'), classified by the National Trust. Other mature trees include Canary Island Pine (`Pinus canariensis'), Queensland Lace Bark (`Brachychiton discolor'), Coast
Redwood (`Sequoia sempervirens') and Big Tree (`Sequoiadendron giganteutri'), amongst others.
Potential Threats
Whilst the site is administered by the leading horticultural school in Australia the gardens could be threatened by budgetary cut backs in staffing numbers, leading to a decline in the current high standard of maintenance.
Management Steps
The site requires the preparation of a detailed heritage study that would attempt to document the ongoing development of the entire site. Following this a detailed conservation management plan should be prepared. It should address the conservation issues within the site, for example the garden as a heritage site versus its use as a teaching resource, and outline management strategies to ensure conservation goals are reached.Horticultural Society of Victoria experimental garden, later Burnley Gardens - Integrity
not assessed
Heritage Study and Grading
Yarra - Richmond Conservation Study
Author: John & Thurley O'Connor, Ros Coleman & Heather Wright
Year: 1985
Grading:Yarra - City of Yarra Heritage Review
Author: Allom Lovell & Associates
Year: 1998
Grading:Yarra - City of Yarra Review of Heritage Overlay Areas
Author: Graeme Butler & Associates
Year: 2007
Grading: Local
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INVERGOWRIEVictorian Heritage Register H0195
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HAWTHORN RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXVictorian Heritage Register H1566
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ZETLANDVictorian Heritage Register H0477
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"1890"Yarra City
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"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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'CARINYA' LADSONS STOREVictorian Heritage Register H0568
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1 Alexander StreetYarra City
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1 Botherambo StreetYarra City
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