How the Paragon, the Derelict Grand Dame of the Blue Mountains, Could Be Saved

How the Paragon, the derelict grand dame of the Blue Mountains, could be saved

The owner of the Paragon Cafe in Katoomba has been ordered to secure the site, hire a heritage architect and detail what repairs need to be done.

Paragon order issued: Secure and fix

Historic Paragon cafe in Katoomba ordered to be secured and repaired amid vandalism concerns.

Heritage NSW orders Paragon Café owner to secure and repair iconic Katoomba site

The NSW Heritage Council has officially issued a compliance order to the owner of the iconic Paragon Café in Katoomba, directing urgent repair and security measures to preserve the heritage-listed site, which has fallen into severe disrepair. The order, made under Section 120 of the Heritage Act 1977 and served on May 14, compels registered owner and Sydney solicitor John Landerer to take immediate steps to secure the property, prevent further v…