Dunedin council to consult on proposal to sell former Fortune Theatre building

The Dunedin City Council is considering selling the closed Fortune Theatre, a historic building costing $122,000 annually to maintain, due to its financial unsustainability and need for major investment. Councillors voted to seek public feedback on the potential sale during the Nine Year Plan consultation, with concerns raised about the building’s future preservation and financial burden on the council. The decision aims to explore opportunities for private ownership and potential transformation of the iconic property.

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