SAVE McLEAN'S MANSION
The Purchase and Restoration of McLean's Mansion
The aim of the purchase and restoration of McLean's Mansion is to bring this fine building back to life, and to give it new purposes, while retaining some of the heritage areas in their original décor and furnishings. The dining room and bedroom suite in the left tower will be restored to period décor, and two other rooms will be be retained to illustrate the life and extremely important and successful farming career of Allan McLean and the work of the Allan McLean Institute which continues to this day.
Project Status
As at March 2021, the CCC-sponsored work is due to be completed by end of June 2021. By then the Mansion will:
- Be fully restored on the exterior (including painting and glazing)
- Have all roof areas upgraded and lead on the two towers replaced
- Have re-levelling completed and be sitting on an innovative and cost-effective engineered foundation allowing jacking in the event of future settlement or earthquake event
- Have been structurally upgraded throughout to 100% NBS
- Have fire sprinkler and security enhancements
- Have all designs completed for ablution facilities, lift, and disabled access requirements, all pertinent to the final functionality of the building.
The image gallery shows the building in construction and how some rooms looked in their prime.
 Under construction 1899-1902 |  Under construction 1899-1902 |
|---|---|
 Holly Lea completed |  Vestibule and main staircase |
 Main staircase |  Arcaded gallery |
 Dining room |  Drawing room |
 Arcaded gallery |  Staircase balustrades |
 Arcaded gallery |  Holly Lea completed |
Frank Films Venture Inside
Take a look inside the Mansion. You can see and hear about how the project is coming along . It’s wonderful to see the steady progress being made to restore this amazing building to its original glory.
NB - this film was made in 2019.
CAD Model of the Mansion
Check out the video to see, admire, and wonder at the scale and intricacy of McLean's Mansion - without any distractions such as trees, fences or adjacent buildings. What a cultural gem - well worth the effort that is going into its restoration and rejuvenation.