Description

The Silverton Municipal Council was formed in 1886. Wile they worked for the betterment of the town, aldermen were uncertain as to whether a hall was necessary. In 1889 it was put to the vote and ratepayers decided that the chambers should be constructed. Today, Silverton resides in the Unincorporated Area of NSW and so does not feature a City Council. It is run by the Silverton Village Committee, who to this day hold their quarterly meetings in the Silverton Municipal Chambers. Surveyor's Cottage Built in the 1880s, the Surveyor's Cottage has led a rich and varied existence. It was originally used by a mining company as a survey office, and housed a resident surveyor up until the 1890s. Since then it has been used for a myriad of users, finding use as a store and even a private business. These days, the cottage is used as a kitchen for functions held in the Municipal Chambers. This free point of interest offers toilets. No camping or overnight parking allowed.