We are asking for the development at 487 Swift St Albury NSW, also known as Abikhair House, to be stopped so this heritage place and its properties are not lost to construction. What is the point of heritage protection and history if a place can simply be erased for the sake of development?

Abikhair House is part of the story of Albury, and once a place like this is gone, it cannot be brought back. Heritage buildings carry memory, character, and a sense of belonging. They give a neighbourhood its shape and connect today’s community with the people and events that came before us. When we lose them, we lose more than bricks and timber. We lose part of our shared identity.

We understand that development matters, but it should not come at the cost of destroying places that have lasting historic value. There are many ways to build for the future without wiping out the past. Once demolition or damaging construction begins, the loss is final.

We call on the relevant decision-makers to stop the development at 487 Swift St Albury NSW and protect Abikhair House and its properties from being lost. Please choose preservation over destruction, and make sure this important heritage place remains part of Albury for generations to come.

Sign this petition to help save Abikhair House.

Development details here: 

https://eservice.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/ApplicationTracker/Application/ApplicationDetails/010.2023.00040336.004