Building construction: Schramms Cottage Visitor Centre, Doncaster East
A working drawing of the Schramms Cottage Visitor Centre site from above
Connecting our community through new facility construction is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
As part of our 2024/25 Capital Works Program, we’re building a new community facility at Rieschiecks Reserve.
The new modular building will be used by the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society and other community groups.
The Visitor Centre will include:
- an exhibition space
- a meeting room
- offices
- public toilets
- kitchen
- an accessible path to Schramms Cottage.
Featuring an environmentally sustainable design, this building will create a welcoming interface to the Schramms Cottage Museum Complex.
Where is it?
The Visitor Centre will be built at Rieschiecks Reserve, between Schramm’s Cottage and the 1st Doncaster East Scout Hall, Doncaster East.
A map showing the location of the proposed building construction of Schramms Cottage Visitor Centre
When will the works happen?
Construction will likely begin in early September 2024 and be completed by mid 2025.
This schedule is subject to weather conditions and third-party approvals.
We’re delivering this project as part of our 2024/25 Capital Works Program.
How will the works affect me?
The works will take place on weekdays during the hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm.
During construction, you may notice:
- Construction noise
- Minor traffic delays on Victoria Street, between George Street and Owens Street.
- Footpath closures
- Reduced parking available at the Schramms Cottage Museum Complex and the 1st Doncaster East Scout Hall.
We will have traffic management and signage on site to guide you through the area.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve the footpath connections in your area.
3D renders
The images below detail what the finished building will look like from various perspectives.
East Elevation
North West Elevation
South East Elevation
South West Elevation
Source:
https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/news/building-construction-schramms-cottage-visitor-centre-doncaster-east. as at Feb2025
Schramms Cottage Visitor Centre Takes Shape
Manningham Council’s decision to proceed with a $3.55 million facility, despite officers' recommendations to discontinue the project due to rising costs, is now paying off. On Wednesday, December 4, prefabricated blocks arrived on-site, and by Friday night, the building was already standing!
Scheduled for completion in 2025, the new modular facility will serve the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society and other community groups. It will significantly enhance the volunteer-run operations, offer better facilities for preserving the Society’s collection, and provide improved accommodations for school visits.
The Schramm’s Cottage Visitor Centre will feature:
- An exhibition space
- A meeting room
- Offices
- Public toilets
- A kitchen
An accessible pathway connecting to Schramm’s Cottage
The project aims to provide a more accessible and functional space for community use, while highlighting the historical significance of Schramms Cottage.
Source: Stella Yee December 7, 2024 https://www.manninghamlife.com.au/schramms-cottage-visitor-centre-takes-shape/
7 Dec 2024
Accessible Pathways
Work on the new building has generally been completed. DTHS has purchased new cabinets for the museum area to display items from our collection. Members are currently working hard to fill the cabinets with many items of interest to proudly display the heritage of Doncaster and Templestowe.
We look forward to the final completion of the building project that provides for an increased display area with temperature and humidity control for our archive and gown collection. Additionally, an updated work place for our dedicated volunteers to carry out the work of preservation and research, along with a new general meeting room and kitchen and toilet facilities.
Work on the new pathways within the complex has also been completed by Manningham Council and its contractors. These new pathways will make access around the whole museum complex much safer and accessible to all.
Source: 2025-09 DTHS Newsletter
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