Mornington Peninsula Shire is undertaking restoration and improvement works to the 160-year-old Heritage ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾stead at The Briars.
The Briars Heritage ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾stead is co-owned by the Shire and ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Trust of Australia (Victoria).
Mornington Peninsula Mayor and Briars Ward Councillor Sam Hearn said: “Heritage places are an integral part of the Mornington Peninsula community. This homestead particularly is of Victoria’s oldest pastoral homesteads and estates with links to Napoleon Bonaparte”.
As part of the improvement works, the Shire will also be displaying the collection of items gifted by Napoleon to one of the earliest European families to settle on the Peninsula.
Briars Ward Councillor Rosie Clark said: “These essential works will enhance the structural integrity of the ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾stead and preserve the heritage beauty through using heritage materials and craftsmanship”.
Briars Ward Councillor Bev Colomb said: “We thank the community and wonderful volunteers for their patience. We all look forward to our very valued ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾stead opening once again for visits and events”.
The restoration works are currently underway and is anticipated to be completed in three months.
To learn more about The Briars visit
