Windback Wednesday - Former Council Chambers

Did you know that restoration of the former Burnside Council chambers is currently underway? The City of Burnside supports St David's Anglican Church's efforts to conserve this building and we look forward to the completion of works later this year. The project focuses on restoring the exterior, including replacing the roof, repairing the front verandah and repointing the stonework. The church recently uncovered the original metal signage, which had been painted over, with plans to recreate it. Once completed St David's Church plans to set up the former chambers as a meeting space for community use.

Meetings of the District Council of Burnside were held at this site from December 1869 until March 1928 when the current council chamber on Greenhill Road opened. The former chambers then became the residence of the Council pound keeper, with stables at the rear. In 1959 St David's Church acquired the property.

District Council of Burnside chambers, circa 1928 Former council chambers under renovation, 2023