Federation Hut
Photograph courtesy of G Scully.
Known as the FVWC Hut or Federation Hut.
Located at Bungalow Spur Track, Mt Feathertop. GR107159 on the Bogong High Plains or "Harrietville" map. This hut was burnt down in the 2003 fires, but has now been replaced with the new iron replica as shown at left.
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History
Named after the Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs (FVWC) who were formed in 1934. They built the hut using a Tourist Development Association grant in 1968 and 1969.
The hut was upgraded in 1989. A double seater toilet built by the Parks service, survived the hut.
The new hut was designed by Tonique Bolt and was pre-fabricated then flown in parts from Mt Loch carpark and assembled in December 2004.
Construction
Built as a gabled hut with aluminium siding and a corrugated iron roof. The original hut was re-clad in timber in May 1988 by Ian Stapleton and friends. The hut is lined with five ply and has bunks for 10 people. It is 3.6m by 5.5m in size.
References
Hueneke Pp 102, 236.Butler Pp101 - 103
Magnusssen Pp44 - 46
Secondhand and Solid P28 by Ian Stapleton.
