Rumour confirmed: Fed Square Apple store faces stumbling block, Metro tunnel project stalled

RUMOUR CONFIRMED

A bid to have Federation Square heritage-listed could see the planned Apple store dumped and cause major issues for the Metro tunnel.

The National Trust has made the application, and from today there will be a 60-day ban on construction work while it’s considered.

The construction ban will delay work on the Metro tunnel project.

A visitors centre was to be demolished in coming weeks to make way for the entrance to the new station.\

If the site is registered, buildings could still be demolished but a permit would have to be obtained.

First reports of the move emerged on Ross and John’s Rumour File last Friday.