Tag Archives: Willards farm

Two more heritage sites protected


June 8, 2016

Local heritage in the Redlands has been expanded today with Councillors unanimously voting to add two sites of local historical significance to the city’s Heritage Places Register. Redland Mayor Karen Williams said Willard’s Farm at Birkdale and an ancient Tallowwood tree at Redlands IndigiScapes Centre would now be protected. “Local cultural heritage gives our city  Continue reading…

Willards farm to remain


February 12, 2016

The history of the Birkdale property known as Willards farm on Old Cleveland Road East has been preserved for future Redlanders after Redland City Council purchased the property. Council Chief Executive Officer Bill Lyon said the outcome has ensured the farm’s 153-year-old homestead will be kept. “At the Council meeting held on 21 October 2015,  Continue reading…