Published Thursday, 12 June, 2008 at 06:02 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
Heritage grants to help protect historic North Queensland properties
Historic properties in North Queensland will share in funding of more than $30,000 from 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.
The projects include:
• $ 15,000 for the development of a Conservation Management Plan for the Ravenswood Imperial Hotel, Ravenswood,
• $12,000 for a conservation report for the Stock Exchange Arcade, Charters Towers,
• $7,400 for maintenance and repairs at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Townsville.
“Notable old buildings like these are a link with our past and it’s vital that everything possible is done to ensure they continue to endure for the appreciation of future generations.”
“The funding for a conservation management plan for the Ravenswood Imperial Hotel is an important first step in effective heritage management.
“It helps owners protect the heritage values of their property by identifying important elements of a historic building and guiding future maintenance as well as potential new uses.
“A well-prepared conservation plan can make the development approval process easier too, giving both owners and the community confidence that Queensland’s special heritage places are well-managed.”
Mr McNamara said $12,000 had been earmarked for the Stock Exchange Arcade in Charters Towers.
“Its glass roof is in need of urgent repair and given its design and age, that calls for specialist advice,” Mr McNamara said.
“The Charters Tower's Stock Exchange Arcade was built in 1888 as a prestigious shop and office arcade.
“Known then as the Royal Arcade, it also housed one of Australia’s first regional stock exchanges.”
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.
The projects include:
• $ 15,000 for the development of a Conservation Management Plan for the Ravenswood Imperial Hotel, Ravenswood,
• $12,000 for a conservation report for the Stock Exchange Arcade, Charters Towers,
• $7,400 for maintenance and repairs at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Townsville.
“Notable old buildings like these are a link with our past and it’s vital that everything possible is done to ensure they continue to endure for the appreciation of future generations.”
“The funding for a conservation management plan for the Ravenswood Imperial Hotel is an important first step in effective heritage management.
“It helps owners protect the heritage values of their property by identifying important elements of a historic building and guiding future maintenance as well as potential new uses.
“A well-prepared conservation plan can make the development approval process easier too, giving both owners and the community confidence that Queensland’s special heritage places are well-managed.”
Mr McNamara said $12,000 had been earmarked for the Stock Exchange Arcade in Charters Towers.
“Its glass roof is in need of urgent repair and given its design and age, that calls for specialist advice,” Mr McNamara said.
“The Charters Tower's Stock Exchange Arcade was built in 1888 as a prestigious shop and office arcade.
“Known then as the Royal Arcade, it also housed one of Australia’s first regional stock exchanges.”
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