Our Heritage Plan

The story of the City of Maribyrnong is found in its people and places. It’s a rich story of diversity, shaped by our First Nations Peoples, European settlers and successive waves of immigration.

It’s been a hub of industry, a place of natural beauty and a home for a vibrant community with cultures, traditions and history that continue to attract interest locally and internationally.

We all play an important role in identifying, conserving and promoting our City’s heritage. Heritage includes elements like historical buildings, streetscapes, collections, natural features and archaeological sites, as well as unseen heritage such as cultural practices, stories and traditions.

Until now, our work has been guided by the Maribyrnong Heritage Plan(PDF, 571KB) published in 2002. However, a lot has changed in the 20 years since it was written, including significant population growth, changes in the economy and the environment, as well as technological advancements. We are now developing a new Heritage Strategy to guide future heritage management. 

Maribyrnong Heritage Strategy 2024-2034

A new strategy to protect, advocate and enhance our community’s heritage that responds to contemporary challenges and new opportunities was endorsed at our August 2024 City Development Delegated Committee.

The Heritage Strategy 2024-34(PDF, 3MB) provides a framework to ensure the City’s rich combination of traditions, memories, places and objects are identified and protected. It will guide Council on heritage matters within the organisation, along with Traditional Custodians, local community organisations and the broader community.