BY IAN CROUCH
Work is about to start on repairs to the former Wickham School of Arts.
The school opened in December 1882 and a rear annex was added in the 1950's.
The Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation is working to have the disused main building repurposed, while the 1950's annex and two buildings either side which don't have heritage value will be removed.
The work involves replacing the roof, damp-proofing the building, resealing windows and doors and removing hazardous materials.
It's hoped to make the original building part of a new piazza to be known as Honeysuckle HQ.
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| Artist impression of possible Honeysuckle HQ precinct featuring the Wickham School of Arts Building Picture: HCCDC |
