Published Thursday, 12 June, 2008 at 05:21 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
Statewide heritage grants to help protect historic properties
Historic properties across the State will share in funding of more than $950, 000 in the second round of the Queensland Government’s $5 million Living Buildings and Places heritage grants program.
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara, said the Living Buildings and Places program had been developed to assist private owners of heritage properties and community groups to conserve Queensland’s important heritage places.
“Sixty properties at various locations throughout the State have been granted funding in this round,” Mr McNamara said.
The popular St Brigid’s Catholic Church at Red Hill will receive a $50,000 grant towards restoration.
“This funding will help restore sections of the popular red brick church that’s a visible feature of west Brisbane’s skyline.”
The Paragon Theatre in Childers will also receive $25,000 for repair work.
“The theatre is a rare surviving 1920s Queensland regional theatre.
“The theatre demonstrates the beginning of popular entertainment in Queensland,” Mr McNamara said.
“Notable old buildings like these are a link with our past and it’s vital that everything is done to ensure they continue to endure for the appreciation of future generations,” Mr McNamara said.
A number of grants for conservation management plans have also been approved for sites throughout Queensland.
“Conservation management plans are the first step in effective heritage management.
“A plan helps owners protect the heritage values of their property by identifying important elements of historic buildings, guiding future maintenance and identifying potential new uses.
“A well-prepared conservation plan can make the development approval process easier, giving both owners and the community confidence that Queensland’s special heritage places are well-managed.”
Mr McNamara said successful applicants were selected by an expert panel including members of the Queensland Heritage Council, the National Trust, the Department of Public Works and the Local Government Association of Queensland.
“Taken in combination with the $2.7 million state-wide survey of heritage places and the amendments to the Queensland Heritage Act 1992, the $5 million grants program is part of a suite of measures aimed at providing greater protection for our state’s heritage during a sustained period of intense growth.”
The Living Buildings and Places grants program has already distributed $2.6 million to 107 conservation projects.
A final round of grants will be released later this year.
Media contact: Emma Parnell 3336 8002
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara, said the Living Buildings and Places program had been developed to assist private owners of heritage properties and community groups to conserve Queensland’s important heritage places.
“Sixty properties at various locations throughout the State have been granted funding in this round,” Mr McNamara said.
The popular St Brigid’s Catholic Church at Red Hill will receive a $50,000 grant towards restoration.
“This funding will help restore sections of the popular red brick church that’s a visible feature of west Brisbane’s skyline.”
The Paragon Theatre in Childers will also receive $25,000 for repair work.
“The theatre is a rare surviving 1920s Queensland regional theatre.
“The theatre demonstrates the beginning of popular entertainment in Queensland,” Mr McNamara said.
“Notable old buildings like these are a link with our past and it’s vital that everything is done to ensure they continue to endure for the appreciation of future generations,” Mr McNamara said.
A number of grants for conservation management plans have also been approved for sites throughout Queensland.
“Conservation management plans are the first step in effective heritage management.
“A plan helps owners protect the heritage values of their property by identifying important elements of historic buildings, guiding future maintenance and identifying potential new uses.
“A well-prepared conservation plan can make the development approval process easier, giving both owners and the community confidence that Queensland’s special heritage places are well-managed.”
Mr McNamara said successful applicants were selected by an expert panel including members of the Queensland Heritage Council, the National Trust, the Department of Public Works and the Local Government Association of Queensland.
“Taken in combination with the $2.7 million state-wide survey of heritage places and the amendments to the Queensland Heritage Act 1992, the $5 million grants program is part of a suite of measures aimed at providing greater protection for our state’s heritage during a sustained period of intense growth.”
The Living Buildings and Places grants program has already distributed $2.6 million to 107 conservation projects.
A final round of grants will be released later this year.
Media contact: Emma Parnell 3336 8002