Neos Kosmos reports that words for the rejuvenation project of Lonsdale Street are expected to begin in June and to conclude by July 2010. This was confirmed by the Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle when asked by Neos Kosmos English Edition (NKEE) to provide details regarding the recent announcement of securing $1.5 million for the enhancement of the Greek precinct in Lonsdale St.
This amount along with another $2 million earmarked for a Greek Cultural Centre was pledged by Premier John Brumby as part of the $8 million Cultural Precincts Enhancement Fund reaffirming last week’s NKEE report.
The City of Melbourne who has also committed $250,000 will be working along with the Victorian Multicultural Commission towards the completion of various projects.
The story of Greek culture and migration to Melbourne will also be detailed through a various plaques, multi-media and electronic mediums, enabling visitors to the precinct to also learn about the urban and social history telling of this once very vibrant Greek precinct.
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