Published Thursday, 12 June, 2008 at 05:58 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
Heritage grants to help protect historic Moreton properties
Historic properties in the Moreton region will share in funding of more than $50,000 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 was developed to assist private owners of heritage properties and community groups to conserve Queensland’s important heritage places.
“The Franklyn Vale Homestead at Mount Mort will receive $25,000 towards conservation.
“The homestead was built in 1849 and is an important link to early pastoral activities in Queensland.
“Taromeo Station near Blackbutt will receive $15,000 towards conservation works.
“The station has a number of rare heritage elements, its cemetery is believed to be one of only two stone walled private family cemeteries in Australia.
“The Esk Anglican Church will also receive $12,000 towards roof restoration.
“It is vital that everything possible is done to ensure that vital old buildings like this 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.
Media contact: Emma Parnell 3336 800
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara said the Living Buildings and Places program was developed to assist private owners of heritage properties and community groups to conserve Queensland’s important heritage places.
“The Franklyn Vale Homestead at Mount Mort will receive $25,000 towards conservation.
“The homestead was built in 1849 and is an important link to early pastoral activities in Queensland.
“Taromeo Station near Blackbutt will receive $15,000 towards conservation works.
“The station has a number of rare heritage elements, its cemetery is believed to be one of only two stone walled private family cemeteries in Australia.
“The Esk Anglican Church will also receive $12,000 towards roof restoration.
“It is vital that everything possible is done to ensure that vital old buildings like this 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.
Media contact: Emma Parnell 3336 800