Heritage grants to help protect historic Western Queensland properties

Historic properties in Western Queensland will share in funding of more than $55,000 from the second round of the State 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.

The projects include:

• $22,000 towards roof repairs at The Mud Hut, Bedourie,
• $13,000 towards conservation works at Maryvale Station, Morven,
• $25,000 towards the roof works at the Manager’s Residence, Blackall.

“Notable old buildings like these are a link with our past and it’s vital that everything possible is done to make certain they continue to endure for the appreciation of future generations.”

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.

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