The long-awaited return of the heritage-listed Point Lowly Cottages is here, open for bookings after closing for renovations in 2021.
The cottages are the oldest buildings in Whyalla, originally built in 1883 and manned by lighthouse keepers until 1973.
The facilities have now been restored and are expected to contribute to the economic growth of the region under the management of Kata and Belle.
Whyalla City Council worked with SA Heritage and Plan SA to ensure the renovation met heritage requirements and remained true to the property plans.
This was undertaken as part of the Council’s Northern Coastline Masterplan, and made possible by over $900,000 in funding from the State Government’s Local Government Infrastructure Partnership Program.
The upgrades included:
- Removal of all later-addition timber lean-to structures (due to termite damage)
- Removal of bathrooms contained within later-addition timber lean-to structures
- Removal of existing kitchens
- Returning seaward-facing porches to original verandah configuration
- Addition/extension of kitchen, dining and living areas landward
- Addition of bathrooms, including one DDA bathroom within one cottage
- Restoration of existing timber, including fireplaces (chimneys to be sealed), skirting and architraves
- Restoration of existing timber flooring
It’s anticipated the cottages will be a popular accommodation option for locals and tourists, especially during Cuttlefish season.
You can read more here.
