Published Thursday, 12 June, 2008 at 06:44 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
Heritage grant for a historic Far North Queensland property
A historic property in Far North Queensland will receive funding of $15,000 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 Tablelands Regional Council will receive $15,000 towards the development of a Conservation Management Plan for the Irvinebank State Treatment Works.
“Conservation management plans are just as important as maintenance work. They’re the first step in effective heritage management.
“A plan 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, 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 statewide 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 Tablelands Regional Council will receive $15,000 towards the development of a Conservation Management Plan for the Irvinebank State Treatment Works.
“Conservation management plans are just as important as maintenance work. They’re the first step in effective heritage management.
“A plan 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, 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 statewide 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