Omeo - Heritage Precinct

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The conservation and protection works for the Omeo Heritage Precinct were completed in December 2023. 

Council is pleased to have secured funding for conservation and protection works to the historically significant Omeo Justice Precinct courthouse buildings. The Old Courthouse was built in 1859 and the new Courthouse built in 1893. The project is jointly funded by Heritage Victoria and Council.

The works to be undertaken to the Old Courthouse building include repair to the brickwork, brick render repairs, extensive painting both internally and externally, repair to flooring and plastering, sub-floor ventilation, stormwater works and electrical upgrade.

Works to the new Courthouse include repairs to flooring, replacement of sub-floor timber framing, floor ventilation, roof repairs, tiling and painting, electrical upgrade works and some minor repairs to furniture.

To minimise the upcoming winter weather impact, works are currently focusing on external works to both buildings.

Works to the Omeo Heritage Precinct will provide significant improvement to the condition and ensure the preservation of these historic buildings.


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Council is pleased to have secured funding for conservation and protection works to the historically significant Omeo Justice Precinct courthouse buildings. The Old Courthouse was built in 1859 and the new Courthouse built in 1893. The project is jointly funded by Heritage Victoria and Council.

The works to be undertaken to the Old Courthouse building include repair to the brickwork, brick render repairs, extensive painting both internally and externally, repair to flooring and plastering, sub-floor ventilation, stormwater works and electrical upgrade.

Works to the new Courthouse include repairs to flooring, replacement of sub-floor timber framing, floor ventilation, roof repairs, tiling and painting, electrical upgrade works and some minor repairs to furniture.

To minimise the upcoming winter weather impact, works are currently focusing on external works to both buildings.

Works to the Omeo Heritage Precinct will provide significant improvement to the condition and ensure the preservation of these historic buildings.


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The conservation and protection works for the Omeo Heritage Precinct were completed in December 2023. 

  • 📅 March 2026

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    Works at the Omeo Heritage Precinct are now around 95% complete.

    The builder recommenced works in late November 2025, with progress continuing across both the Old and New Courthouses. Some coordination has been required to manage access around heritage items and to transition to a new electrician following the retirement of the original contractor.

    The builder and electrician are working to finalise remaining works.

    Works at the Omeo Heritage Precinct are now around 95% complete.

    The builder recommenced works in late November 2025, with progress continuing across both the Old and New Courthouses. Some coordination has been required to manage access around heritage items and to transition to a new electrician following the retirement of the original contractor.

    The builder and electrician are working to finalise remaining works.

    The conservation and protection works for the Omeo Heritage Precinct were completed in December 2023. 

  • Project Update 8/05/2023

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    Omeo Court House Stables

    The horse stables are nearing completion.

    The pathway is to be reshaped.

    The stormwater drainage will be improved.

    The brick floor will be relaid.

    Omeo Old Court House

    A brick drain has been laid to cope with ground water.

    Scaffold has been removed from the building, ready for final external paint finish.

    Awaiting internal brickwork to dry out from rising damp prior to finishing internal walls.

    New Courthouse

    Scaffold has been removed.

    Some minor internal finishing works are currently being completed.

    Omeo Court House Stables

    The horse stables are nearing completion.

    The pathway is to be reshaped.

    The stormwater drainage will be improved.

    The brick floor will be relaid.

    Omeo Old Court House

    A brick drain has been laid to cope with ground water.

    Scaffold has been removed from the building, ready for final external paint finish.

    Awaiting internal brickwork to dry out from rising damp prior to finishing internal walls.

    New Courthouse

    Scaffold has been removed.

    Some minor internal finishing works are currently being completed.

    The conservation and protection works for the Omeo Heritage Precinct were completed in December 2023. 

  • Project Update 16/11/2022

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    Council officers are pleased to advise that works on the two Omeo Court Houses are almost complete. The works were on display at the recent combined celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of the Shire of Omeo, and the 50th birthday of the Omeo Historical Society.

    Council officers are pleased to advise that works on the two Omeo Court Houses are almost complete. The works were on display at the recent combined celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of the Shire of Omeo, and the 50th birthday of the Omeo Historical Society.

    The conservation and protection works for the Omeo Heritage Precinct were completed in December 2023.