Another historical building and gardens is under threat of development. North Park Estate is a 130 year old Essendon Landmark.  Situated at 69 Woodland St Essendon, the beautiful mansion & its magnificent gardens are now under threat of subdivision, development and sale with a current permit application that is sitting with Heritage Victoria and The Moonee Valley City Council.

We must preserve OUR HISTORY so that the Australian Community can benefit from it.

A submission to divide the property into 4 lots has been made to Heritage Victoria.  The main building, although not being demolished, will be sold off as one lot. The building of 25 townhouses that are 3 stories high plus basement, along with an office and apartment block will carve up the surrounding gardens and obscure this magnificent property.

Built in 1888 and set on the highest point in Essendon, it was once owned by Alexander McCracken (First President of the VFL, First Secretary of Essendon Football Club, and brewer who joined forces with 5 others to found Carlton & United Breweries).  North Park was later owned by Daniel Whittle Harvey Patterson (director & chairman of BHP).  Currently it is owned by the St Columban Mission Society. 

The building and its surrounding gardens are recognised on the Victorian Heritage Register as being of architectural, historic & aesthetic importance to the State of Victoria..

120 trees (some of significance) are to be cut down to make way for the development.  These trees are home to an abundance of local protected wildlife including Ring tail Possums & Fruit Bats along with a plethora of birds.

We want to see to see the whole of North Park Estate remain in its current state,becoming a public treasure for all to enjoy.  The possibilities are plentiful... an Art Hub, Community Gardens, Library, Wedding Venue, playground/park etc (think Ripponlea or Abbotsford Convent)  People travel the world to view historical buildings.  Lets have some here in our country for us to benefit from.We do not want to see this valuable asset diminished.

Our request is for the Australian Community to rally as one and object to the proposed plans of development.  By signing this petition YOU also want to see this significant treasure be made available for community use and not subdivided and developed.  Sign today and SAVE NORTH PARK! 

Lastly... please help us reach our petition goal by sharing this to everyone you know. Spread the word... and help us be heard.

Click on any of these links for further information and to see the proposed plans...  Website... www.savenorthpark.com  or on our FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM Pages.