Ferrymead's Cob Cottage has been given a $30,000 lifeline to stop it deteriorating.
The money has been fast tracked after Linwood-Central-Heathcote Ward councillors Sara Templeton and Yani Johanson argued it was needed urgently.
A total of $300,000 which was earmarked for the repair had been deferred out to 2020/21 in the proposed draft Annual Plan.
However, Cr Templeton and Cr Johanson asked for the repair of the cottage to be brought forward to 2019.
Cr Templeton said the extra $30,000 will ensure the building is secured and help stop deterioration until 2019 while also contributing to public consultation and consent
costs.