South Eveleigh Heritage Behind the Scenes Tours

Tour the Locomotive Workshop with the Heritage Professionals responsible for conserving and interpreting the heritage values of this extraordinary place. You will be guided by Natalie Vinton, CEO of Curio Projects. She will reveal archaeological finds and insights, guide you through spaces not usually open to the public, and share the stories behind the adaptive reuse of the site and the unique architectural and technological features of the new development. The exact meet-up point will be confirmed upon purchase of ticket - it will be in the vicinity of Locomotive Workshop.

• Dates: January 21-22 
• Time: 3-4.30pm

Over the last 25 years, Natalie has worked on a large variety of local, State and Nationally significant heritage projects in various capacities from heritage management roles at State and Local Government through to her current role as Founder and CEO of Curio Projects. 
 
Natalie is a serving member of the NSW State Heritage Register Committee and sits on the NSW Government Architect’s State Design Review Panel. She has served as a member of the NSW History Council and Archaeology Advisory Panel for the NSW Heritage Council. An Archaeologist by training, Natalie specialises in providing pragmatic, innovative heritage, interpretative and archaeological solutions, always ensuring that the outcomes continue to connect with community needs and values.
 
Natalie has been working with Mirvac in the South Eveleigh precinct since 2015 to deliver a holistic and innovative approach to heritage management through interpretation, storytelling and placemaking to create sustainable and exciting cultural legacies. 

Image credit: Forming a spring coil on the Whitlam Spring Coiler in the old Spring Shop, c.1920's, NSW State Archives: NRS-22460-1-31-[31] B28.1356

Time to fuel up? Devour delicious food and drinks from the eateries and restaurants on Locomotive Street at South Eveleigh. Validate your parking ticket with a purchase at one of our retailers to enjoy 2 hours free parking at the 2 Central Ave carpark!

South Eveleigh can easily be reached via public transport – just a short walk from Redfern Station. Convenient parking is available at 2 Central Avenue – 2 hours free with validation at retailers on weekdays and free with entry after 6pm. Find out how you can reach South Eveleigh via public transport or car here.