Blundell’s Cottage Heritage Restoration

For Blundell’s Cottage, RAM’s expertise was essential in preserving an iconic part of Canberra’s history with precision and consideration.

'Blundells Farmhouse, Slab Outbuilding and Surrounds' is included on the Commonwealth Heritage list and is managed by the National Capital Authority. The site is also known as Blundells Cottage, a six-roomed stone cottage on the northern shores of Lake Burley Griffin, within Canberra’s National Triangle. The Cottage was built in 1860 as part of the Duntroon Estate and is the oldest remaining building in the National Triangle.

RAM was selected to undertake the conservation works to the existing building, including the slab shed.

The work consisted of several major elements, including extensive demolition, earthworks, inground services, off-form concrete feature walls and pavements, restoration of the existing heritage slab building, and lighting among other electrical works.