South Gellibrand Street Precinct

What is significant?

The precinct is of significance for its historic connection with the development of the Pilots service. Although not within this precinct, the Fort also has a significant visual impact on the area.

Specific significant and contributory buildings within the precinct are identified in the attached schedule.

How is it significant?

The Pilot's Row Precinct is historically and architecturally significant to the Borough of Queenscliffe.

Why is it significant?

The area is of historical significance as the centre of the development of community facilities and service groups including the Pilots Service, the Military and the lighthouses. These facilities and groups were the reason for the town's existence initially and over a long period provided work and occupations for its residents. Whilst the Fort is not part of the precinct as stated above, its close proximity has a significant visual impact on the area providing a sense of approach along Gellibrand Street.

The architectural character of this area relates to the varied residential building forms surrounding the major Fort complex.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Residential Precinct