Alison Homestead

Heritage redevelopment including Wyong District Museum and Historical Society, community open space, central education and meeting spaces, commercial kitchen, and accessible amenities. Alison Homestead is a heritage listed building complex located in Wyong. The building is historically significant as the oldest house in the town of Wyong, and as a representative example of late 19th century farm house.

In the early hours of Saturday the 3rd of December 2011, Alison Homestead was destroyed by fire from an arson attack causing extensive damage. There was no damage to the outbuildings. An Options Feasibility Study and Heritage Report providing heritage advice on options identified by Council for the proposed rebuild have were prepared and a preferred option selected.

Alison Homestead is of heritage, cultural and social value to the local community and contributes to the cultural and heritage role of Wyong Township. There was a high level of public interest and support to see the homestead reconstructed and rebuilt. The scope of services included full documentation and coordination with consultants and authorities including, Wyong Shire Council, Heritage, Electrical, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Access, Hydraulic Building Certifier and Cost Estimator.