Heritage Near Me grants

Project title

Applicant

Project purpose

Approved amount in 2018–19 round

Adaptive Reuse of Loxton House - Upper Hunter Innovation Hub

Muswellbrook Shire Council

Adaptive re-use of Loxton House to accommodate an Innovation Hub for commercial start-ups in the Upper Hunter in partnership with the University of Newcastle. Install a travelling lift to provide access to the upper section of the building.

$98,000

Bundjalung multi-arts project 'Talk to Me'

Lismore City Council

Increase accessibility and visitation whilst showcasing a high calibre digital work that acknowledges the deep history of Bundjalung language, culture and story.

$100,000

Canowindra Railway Precinct: Activation, Interpretation and Conservation Project

John Holland Rail Pty Ltd

Activation of a currently disused and at-risk heritage railway precinct: preliminary and first stage planning and works to be consistent with the masterplan and community vision for the place.

$85,000

Carrington Park Revitalisation

Hilltops Council

Restore the Band Rotunda and White Memorial in Carrington Park, as well as improve access to and interaction through the upgrade of street access and pathways, seating and interpretive signage with improved landscaping to improve amenity and increase visitation.

$96,900

Celebrating a Forbes Shire Icon - Carrawobitty Homestead

K & M Wren

Full restoration of the iconic Carrawobitty Homestead to ensure both continued public access and a bright future for the building.

$100,000

Cook Park Fernery

Orange City Council

Restore, revitalise and update the Cook Park Fernery so that it may be used for the public in a variety of ways throughout the year. Proposed works will enhance the building while meeting current building standards, making the space safer, more accessible and more social.

$100,000

External restoration and conservation of the Drill Hall

Woollahra Municipal Council

External restoration and conservation of the Drill Hall, including structural timber, corrugated iron and windows repairs, storm water plumbing works, ventilation and bird proofing works, as well as external painting

$100,000

Grave Diggers Hut Conservation, Rookwood Necropolis

Rookwood General Cemeteries Reserve Trust

Conservation works to small timber pavilion constructed in the 1900’s and attributed to John Bursham Clamp. The pavilion was constructed as a rest house for grave diggers, funeral directors and hearse drivers before proceeding to the funeral site.

$81,500

Heritage Activation Masterplan for the Manly West Esplanade Maritime Precinct

Northern Beaches Council

Develop a masterplan for the West Esplanade Precinct Manly to rejuvenate, increase appreciation and visitation to the areas heritage and historical items, and includes a feasibility study for reinstating the boardwalk and harbour pool (c1931), and showcasing the Art Gallery façade (c1924).

$100,000

History and Heritage on Wauchope Riverside Walk

Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.

Enhance the awareness and appeal of history and heritage along the Wauchope Riverside Walk (Hastings River) by installation of solar lighting, interpretive signage, a monument, sculpture and artworks along the boardwalk, footpath, grassed areas, and on the abutment of the railway bridge underpass.

$93,064

Improving Physical and Digital Access to Historic Manly Cemetery

Northern Beaches Council

Replace outdated and disparate cemetery database records and fragmented maps with an online deceased search including interactive digital mapping cross referenced to images of cemetery monuments for each grave site. Provide a self-guided historical tour of the cemetery downloadable to phone, tablet or hard copy.

$24,275

Installation of an accessible ramp at the Great Cobar Heritage Centre

Cobar Shire Council

Construct a disabled access ramp and brick retaining wall to the Great Cobar Heritage Centre that is sympathetic to the historical nature of the museum, which includes our Visitor Information Centre.

$80,390

Land of the Beardies Museum Refurbishment

Glen Innes & District Historical Society

Repair, replacement and refurbishment of the museum building facade, including asbestos cladding removal.

$38,280

LSAF General Machine Shop Building Renewal

Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum Incorporated

Internal and external infrastructure works to the General Machine Shop Building which is currently disused. Infrastructure works for Stage 1 will include flooring, roofing (window and skylight repair/replacement), guttering repair, lighting, demolition of retrofitted offices and general cleaning.

$100,000

Mill and Verse; discovering the birthplace of Banjo Paterson

Orange City Council

Reinvigorate Banjo Paterson Park through the provision of a toilet and picnic shelter, development of the Banjo Poetry Walk, improved interpretation, oral history recording of the site and engagement of the community and local schools in a public archaeological dig of the Narrambla Steam Flour Mill.

$71,278

Molonglo Radio Telescope Education Plan

University of Canberra

Development and piloting of educational and Work Integrated Learning programs at the Molonglo Radio Telescope, using engagement with the scientific and social heritage of the 50-year-old Telescope to provide transformative education experiences for students from primary to tertiary age groups.

$27,852

Morpeth Courthouse Interpretation project

Maitland City Council

Preparation of a heritage interpretation strategy for the Morpeth Courthouse (Museum), associated detailed landscape design and implementation of works.

$80,000

Mountain Culture opens in heritage building on Parke St, Katoomba

Mountain Culture

Open up a heritage building to the public as a community space in Katoomba, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains, giving the town the opportunity to further cement itself as a tourist destination, with the building supported economically by a microbrewery, restaurant and art space.

$100,000

New awning and signage for Gladstone Hall and Community Art Gallery

Kempsey Shire Council

Addition of new awning and gallery sign for Gladstone Youth and Community Centre to improve public access, safety and visibility of the local heritage building.

$14,205

Nowra CBD Historical Walk – Historical interpretative signage and supporting documentation

Shoalhaven City Council

Expand the existing Historical Walk in Nowra CBD through the installation of interpretative signage. Installing interpretive signage accommodates a free learning experience where the signs provide historical information and insights to educate, create an experience and evoke a connection to location.

$30,751

Pretty Point Bridge Truss Restoration, Conservation and Display Area

Bega Valley Shire Council

The 1896 Pretty Point Bridge trusses are currently remote from the heritage site and not publicly accessible. This project will return the trusses to the heritage place, to be secured, conserved, protected, and publicly displayed, so as not to preclude their future re-installation on the bridge.

$100,000

Public Amenities for Tremain's Public Museum & Mill Precinct

SJ Birrell & GJ Deans

Construct accessible public services for the Australian Milling Museum and the Tremain's Mill complex that it is easily accessible from Keppel Street.

$100,000

Pulpit Hill Precinct (including Explorers Tree) Interpretation Project

Blue Mountains City Council

Ensure opportunities for community engagement, appreciation and enjoyment of the significant heritage values which are provided at Pulpit Hill, with a focus on conservation of the significance elements.

$100,000

Recapturing the Heritage of Bellingen Soldiers Memorial Hall

Bellingen Shire Council

Renovate and reactivate the unused upstairs section of Bellingen Soldiers Memorial Hall and install interpretive signage downstairs to showcase the hall's extraordinary history.

$92,243

Restoration of Old Mt Wilson School

Mount Wilson Study Centre Incorporated

Urgent structural repairs to conserve the historic buildings of the Old Mt Wilson School and to ensure safe public access and new adaptive uses as part of the Mt Wilson Community Precinct. Restoration works will provide increased community amenities and access to heritage space.

$100,000

Restoration, adaption and reuse of the Historical former Sisters of Mercy Convent Inverell – Stage 2

The Trustee for Victoria House Unit Trust

Construction of a disability access into the former Sisters of Mercy Convent Inverell necessary for activation and public access into the building. Sympathetic upgrade of the historical veranda to comply with the current Building Code of Australia.

$100,000

Restore and Rejuvenate the Old Tenterfield Church and Hall for community use.

S Haslam

Restore and rejuvenate Church buildings and ground into a multi-functional community asset. Reinstatement and conservation of original features will also be undertaken as well as establishing a museum space for the public to celebrate and understand the church's role in this community.

$100,000

Revitalisation and Recognition for the Queen Street Amenities Block

Tweed Shire Council

Restore and repurpose the redundant Queen Street Amenities Building (QSAB) to promote awareness of and appreciation of its heritage value within the context of the broader Murwillumbah Heritage Conservation Area, and create a useable community asset.

$30,000

Saving The Commercial Hotel Branxton-The Final Fitout

DJ & CR & DJ Barnes

Adaptive reuse, upgrade and repair of the Commercial Hotel to create a vibrant emporium of accessible spaces. The hotel will live a new life and play host to many audiences through a variety of new and revitalised spaces such as a business hub, café, museum and gallery.

$97,740

The Queanbeyan Hive Gallery and Café

The Trustee for Tripple F Trust

Realise the dream of the owners to turn a former private office space into a hive of cultural activity for local artists, art-lovers, creatives and foodies.

$100,000

The White Cliffs Project

White Cliffs Solar Thermal Power Station Friends Incorporated

Conservation of this historic site which has been formally recognized by The Institution of Engineers Australia in 2006 as arguably the World’s First Commercial Solar Thermal Power Station.

$59,590

Woodford Reserve and Grounds – Interpretation, Access and Conservation

Blue Mountains City Council

Interpretation of the Reserve and its immediate environs and conservation of its highly significant elements will shift perceptions of this place by providing appropriate access which has not been available. Woodford Reserve has significant Aboriginal, European, and landscape values.

$75,000

Project title

Applicant

Project purpose

Approved amount in 2017–18 round

Accessing Historic Sewerage Treatment Works

Hay Shire Council

Revitalisation and landscaping of the Hay Historical Sewerage Treatment Works to allow the public to view and learn about the Innovative 1900's engineering undertaken by NSW Public Works in the construction of the second town sewerage plant in New South Wales.

$74,735

BIG little histories of Canowindra

The CORRIDOR project

A singular, multi art-form event that interweaves four significant local histories in the regional NSW town of Canowindra, including Devonian fish, Aboriginal, agricultural, and bushranger history. It will culminate in a significant community celebration of the Canowindra Historical Societies 50-year Anniversary in 2017.

$60,560

Blowes Conservatory enhancement project

Orange City Council

Revitalise the Blowes Conservatory so that it may be used as exhibition space for additional static displays during the period that it is currently closed and empty. Works proposed will enhance the building while meeting current building standards, making the space safer, more accessible and more social.

$100,000

Broadway Museum – Exhibition Space Expansion Project

Junee Shire Council

Major refurbishment and renovation of key exhibition spaces and the installation of a new exhibition space at the Broadway Museum in Junee. These spaces are used to exhibit historical information and material with a link to Junee's unique railway, industrial and farming heritage.

$45,445

Building the capacity of the Forbes Museum

Forbes and District Historical Society Incorporated

Install a new elevator at the Forbes Museum. Several non-structural walls on the first floor will be removed by volunteers from the Forbes Historical Society to create a new display area increasing the Museums floor space by 30%.

$64,215

Capital Works to provide universal access to The Murwillumbah Citadel Arts Centre (Former Salvation Army Building)

The Citadel Murwillumbah

Significant capital works to improve, preserve and maintain The Citadel arts space. Bringing the building and site up to current building codes will ensure universal access to a community-suited arts venue for Murwillumbah.

$100,000

Centenary Commemorations – former Harris Creek Military Rail Bridge

Moorebank Heritage Group Inc

Increase the knowledge, understanding, significance and awareness of the former Liverpool to Holdsworthy Military Railway and the Holdsworthy Internment Camp, through commemorating the centenary of the construction of the Harris Creek Rail Bridge in 1917. This involves installation of interpretative signage and hosting a Centenary Commemoration event.

$29,690

Central Tilba Hall acoustics upgrade

Central Tilba School of Arts Trust Inc.

Install acoustic panelling in Central Tilba large hall (built 1911) to reduce reverberation time sufficiently to allow clear intelligibility of speech and usability of the hall as a multi-purpose venue. At present the utility of the hall is significantly impaired due to poor acoustics.

$31,046

Forbes Racecourse renewal

Forbes Jockey Club

Remedial work to the Grandstand at the Forbes Racecourse to allow public access.

$100,000

Friends of Lane Cove National Park Restoration and adaptive reuse of Jenkins Cottage Kitchen in Lane Cove National Park

Friends of Lane Cove National Park

Restore Jenkins Kitchen (c1855) for adaptive reuse as a cultural and natural heritage information hub within Lane Cove National Park (1 million visitors annually) showcasing the significance of this site (as part of the former homestead and farm) in the context of the broader park cultural and natural values.

$100,000

Goulburn Region Performing Arts Centre

Goulburn Mulwaree Council

Goulburn's historic former Town Hall will be revitalised as a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre, returning this iconic building to the centre of Goulburn's civic life. The EC Manfred designed 1887 building will be conserved and a contemporary extension added to accommodate an auditorium, event space, full theatre services and café.

$100,000

Hall Kitchen renovation (School of Arts Building)

Lawrence Public Hall Reserve Trust

Renovate old existing kitchen to modern standards.

$23,398

Hartigan Centre Activation

Trustees of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

Adapt an abandoned building for use by students from the Goulburn Conservatorium of Music, providing an historic venue for cultural activities (music, poetry, song and drama) which are already an integral part of Yass and district for the residents of Yass Valley Shire and the neighbouring Hill Tops Shire.

$94,727

Haven Amphitheatre Castlecrag – stage replacement

Willoughby City Council

New community performance stage to replace the old stage (now demolished) in the Haven Amphitheatre. The new stage will provide better access for performances, using cost-effective maintenance materials complying with the Building Code of Australia, the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Work Health & Safety requirements.

$100,000

Improving access and interaction with the historic Church Point Cemetery

Northern Beaches Council

Improve access to and interaction with the historic Church Point Cemetery (c1872) through the upgrade of the street access and pathway, the installation of a viewing platform, seating and interpretive signage with improved landscaping to improve amenity and increase visitation.

$100,000

Inspection of Little Nymboida River timber bridge

Glenreagh Mountain Railway Inc.

Engage a qualified bridge engineer to carry out an inspection and prepare a report on the condition of the Little Nymboida River underbridge on the Glenreagh to Dorrigo railway.

$11,160

Interpreting Grenfell's two main streets

Weddin Shire Council

Research, develop and install 15 interpretive signs across Grenfell's 2 main streets. Signs will explain the built heritage and history of historic buildings. A brochure, with map, will be produced to provide additional context on the streetscape. This project will lengthen the stay of visitors, contributing to the visitor economy.

$10,285

Interpreting Our Heritage

The Hills Shire Council

Design and implementation of a virtual interpretation application to allow heritage of 3 public parks to come to life and be accessible to everyone, including the state listed Bella Vista Farm and Heritage Park, Castle Hill.

$49,800

Keba (c1858) renovation into Rosenhof Heritage Café with Museum, Gallery, Store, Garden and Events Facility

Lingline Pty Ltd

Adaptive reuse of the former c1858 Keba House, Tenterfield's First Bank into a vibrant heritage asset. The renovations will transform Keba House into the Rosenhof Heritage Café, Gallery, Museum, Store and Heritage Garden showcasing the experiences and cuisine of German settlers in the region.

$91,130

Marrickville Town Hall Accessibility Upgrade

Inner West Council

Install an elevator to enable access to and between the different levels. This will improve accessibility throughout the building to the general public and venue hirers. Marrickville Town Hall is used for community activities and houses a library on the lower level.

$100,000

More good times for everyone on the kitchen menu

Gooloogong Log Cabin Inc

A new kitchen wing to replace the current fire damaged kitchen with a new kitchen compliant with building, access and food regulations, and incorporate a change room for stage performances. Overall the appearance of the hall will be restored and use of the Log Cabin will be increased.

$100,000

Naradhan Woolshed: Opening the door to a western NSW treasure

G.I Brooks, M.G Brooks & T.S Brooks

While Facilitate safe, easy access to the woolshed for all members of the public by building the capacity of the shed to meet the community's needs. To ensure the historical and cultural significance of the Naradhan Woolshed is preserved and imbedded into the fabric of the community.

$76,393

Nobbys Headland and Lighthouse – a sustainable, accessible, interpretation site for Newcastle

Newcastle Business Improvement Association Inc.

Nobbys Lighthouse Headland is Newcastle's highest (literally) and most visible community icon, signalling our heritage in indigenous culture, and coal, convict and maritime histories. The project will help plan income generation and re-investment, define important themes and activation options (consulting with key story-owners), and plan flexible interpretive spaces.

$39,000

Old Court Theatre – stage 2

Upper Hunter Shire Council

The Old Court Theatre will be revitalised and open for business with internal toilets (with disabled access) and air conditioning ensuring the building is accessible to all users regardless of the season.

$98,700

Re-Animation of the Newcastle Maritime Centre Museum

Newcastle Maritime Museum Society Inc.

The Re-Animation project using a 360o-3D virtual reality exhibit will bring in a new generation of visitors to the Newcastle Maritime Centre Museum. It aims to bring new visitors and increase visitation by 25% to activate this local heritage item (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan I389).

$64,820

Restoration of St Brigid's into a community art gallery

Woollahra Municipal Council

Restoration of St Brigid's to ensure community access to this heritage building. It involves the Installation of an accessible passenger lift to provide access to the proposed community art gallery.

$100,000

Restoration of the Trundle Hotel’s Balcony

Trundle and District Progress Association

Restore the remaining sixty metres of unrestored balcony of the Trundle Hotel. A wrecked unit on the first floor of the Trundle Hotel will be restored and used to support an artist in residency program.

$100,000

Spectacular Landmark Post Office at Historic Bridge River Crossing

Central Darling Shire Council

Verandah revival upgrade to the Wilcannia Post Office, located in the centre of outback Wilcannia, which forms part of an important heritage precinct, occupying a prominent corner site. The works will facilitate this building becoming a community and visiting professional facility, and upgrade a deteriorated heritage building.

$100,000

'Springdale Boys – Giving Them a Voice' – Springdale War Memorial Precinct

Temora Shire Council

The project seeks to build on the Centenary of WW1 through making the Springdale War Memorial Hall into an accessible and sustainable keeping place for the memories and the voicing of the stories of those who served from the Springdale-Temora region through a digital presentation.

$32,470

St Peters Town Hall Accessibility Upgrade

Inner West Council

Install an elevator to enable access to and between the different levels. This will improve accessibility throughout the building to the general public and venue hirers. St Peters Town Hall is used for community activities and houses a library on the ground level.

100,000

The Old Bellingen Police Stables project

Bellingen Community Arts Council Incorporated

Adaptive re-use upgrade of the interior and repair of the exterior of the Old Police Stables building. The project will convert this historically interesting old building into a compact multi-use creative space accessible to the diverse range of the community and for visitors.

$32,643

The Old Church Estate

D Stringer & S Yandell

Renovations and sympathetic development to activate a Local Heritage Listed former church, bringing it back into public use as an accessible community facility, site of public interest, wedding and business event location, educational facility, exhibition hall, music recital and gallery space.

$100,000

The Past In Your Palm: University of New England heritage audio-guides for public access, inclusion, and engagement

University of New England

Develop an innovative and inclusive audio tour system that increases visitor engagement with the University of New England's historic Booloominbah House (1888), grounds, and extensive collections of cultural and scientific heritage.

$96,550

The Spanish Flu Pandemic 1918-19 and the Tenterfield hospital Isolation Ward

Tenterfield Isolation Ward Restoration Group Inc.

Restore and adapt the former isolation ward, designed for victims of the Spanish flu in 1918, into a state of the art museum and education centre. Our community, school children, and visitors, will be informed and educated about an important part of Tenterfield's and Australia's medico-social history.

$90,090

The Willows Art and Cultural Centre

Murrumbidgee Council

The refurbished Willows museum will become a hub for activities and exhibitions, engaging artists and artisans across Murrumbidgee Council area. The Willows Arts and Cultural Centre will also provide a public space for showcasing local Indigenous culture. At present, there is no dedicated gallery/arts/performance space in the Murrumbidgee area.

$90,000

To construct a large shelter and replace smaller shelters for education and recreational purposes (Adelong Falls Gold Processing Site)

Snowy Valleys Council

Build an accessible large shelter to serve large school and coach groups, family gatherings, conduct heritage conservation workshops, Indigenous cultural and art days, and replace existing smaller shelters. Seating will be configured to accommodate large groups and help to facilitate teaching. All works will be undertaken by local trades.

$66,067

Tweed Regional Museum Tweed Heads precinct redevelopment

Tweed Regional Museum (Tweed Shire Council)

Reinterpret three historic buildings at Tweed Regional Museum Tweed Heads. The buildings represent key themes associated with the Tweed Shire and border region. Interpretation will focus on heritage values; reconnecting the buildings with previous locations and functions; accessible visitor experiences, and attracting new audiences.

$31,549

Uki Hall Stage Restoration

Uki Public Hall and Recreation Reserve Trust

Restore the stage in the Uki Hall through replacing asbestos sheets, repairing aged timbers, repainting, rewiring and restoring historical artwork.

$12,000

Upgrading accessibility of 1880's Arts Council building

N Horton

Public access to the Murrumburrah Court House is greatly compromised as the original timber floor is in a state of disrepair. It is unsafe due to dry rot and termites. This project will allow for the floorboards to be repaired to their original condition to ensure continued maximum usage.

$96,096

Project title

Applicant

Project purpose

Approved funding in 2016–17 round

A Welcome to Cowra's Rail Heritage – Revitalising the entrance to Cowra Locomotive Depot

Lachlan Valley Railway Society Co-operative Limited

Revitalise the entrance to the Lachlan Valley Railway Heritage Centre at Cowra Locomotive Depot by transforming an underutilised storage area into a vibrant train shed, designed to protect and showcase parts of the Lachlan Valley Railway collection with links to Cowra's railway story. It will provide an appealing introduction to the site leading visitors on a path of exploration through an authentic 1920s industrial heritage precinct.

$53,730

Activating the Reform Mine, Lucknow

Orange City Council

Expose the Reform Mine Site's mining remnants and light the poppethead frame. The entire village of Lucknow is a rare and largely intact mining landscape uniquely sighted on the Mitchell Highway.

$19,000

Balranald Discovery Centre Precinct and Heritage Trail Project

Balranald Shire Council

Preserve the integrity of three buildings of significant historic interest located on the perimeter and grounds of Balranald's tourism precinct, The Balranald Discovery Centre. These three buildings are part of a Heritage Trail that is being developed incorporating other local and regional heritage buildings and sites to help build tourism and grow the visitor economy within the Balranald Shire.

$58,632

Branxton Heritage Walk

Branxton Greta Business Chamber Incorporated

Identify buildings of significance located in the main streets of Branxton known as Maitland Road or The Old New England Highway, Clift Street and John Rose Avenue. The walk will be traced using cast bronze plaques to be inserted into the existing pedestrian pavement outside fifteen historical sites and listed landmarks accredited by Cessnock City Council in the Branxton Historical and Commercial Precinct. Support information for the walk will be provided by booklets and an app that can be downloaded to mobile devices.

$16,881

Conservation and adaptive re-use of Captain's Cottage

Murray River Council

Refurbishment and remedial works at Moama's Captain's Cottage, as per the 2014 Captain's Cottage Conservation Management Plan and accompanying engineer's structural defects report. The project will include the adaptive re-use of the cottage.

$91,016

Conserving Heritage at Premier Farmhouse, Inverell

M & C McNeil

Restore heritage at a 2-storey timber building known in Inverell CBD, known as Premier Farmhouse. Works include construction of a covered walkway and access ramp, reinstatement of the heritage awning according to archive photos and installation of a mural and display of moveable heritage that tells the story of the Inverell community.

$100,000

Corunna Cemetery Project

Uniting Church Mt Dromedary - Corunna Cemetery Committee

Conservation, interpretation and promotion of Corunna Cemetery to enhance visitation to the site and provide an additional tourist product to the Tilba region.

$11,941

Crago Mill Bathurst

XJS World Pty Ltd

Install a passenger lift ensuring full disability access to all parts of the Crago Mill building, built in 1906, an impressive and dominant industrial building forming a key part of the `Railway and Milltown' heritage precinct on the eastern edge of the Bathurst central business district. The Mill today is a multi-user property attracting a growing visitor audience and promises to become a major attraction and destination for Bathurst and the Central West.

$82,000

Crozier Science and Heritage Museum

T Southam

The School Community of Berridale Public School establishment of a Science and Heritage Museum. The building, on the school site, to be set up as a self-guided Museum focusing on Geological, Biological, Physical and Agricultural Sciences and Taxonomy of the Plant and Animal Kingdoms. It will also house the local history of Berridale Public School.

$16,341

Eskbank Voices – Sharing the stories of Eskbank House

Lithgow City Council

To engage visitors to Eskbank House and Museum through a variety of innovative experiences and improved infrastructure. Mary's Garden involves the recreation of the earliest kitchen garden at the house and the installation of disability compliant access via the paths through the garden. The garden will also be used as an extension of the museum telling the stories of the women who lived in the house.

$63,047

Gosford CBD Interpretation Strategy

Central Coast Council

Provide a framework and recommendations to bring the heritage and history of Gosford to life with a focus on heritage, cultural tourism and urban renewal.

$100,000

Heritage on your Doorstep

Northern Beaches Council

Connecting the new Northern Beaches Council, activate and showcase three Local Environmental Plan listed heritage areas through onsite events, a curated art exhibition and the publication of a catalogue as a legacy item.

$36,800

Improving access to the Historic Church Point General Store and Post Office

Northern Beaches Council

Protect and improve public interaction to the historic general store and wharf that has been the community hub since settlement in the area in the mid-1800s.

$100,000

Interpretation of Kings Parade

Bathurst Regional Council

Interpretation signage of Kings Parade highlighting the history and importance of the place and its memorials.

$20,000

Jugiong Cobb and Co. Stable Ruins Reconstruction

The Trustee for the Wodalla Trust

Reconstruct the 1845 stable ruins to re-create a visually appealing building consistent with old photographs. The intention is to use as much of the original materials as possible in returning the ruins to their original appearance. The forecourt of the stable building will showcase the techniques used in reconstructing the building the precinct shared with the Sir George Tavern (1852) will provide a location for educational events.

$100,000

Kitchener Poppethead Heritage Park Plan of Management, Conservation Plan and Masterplan

Cessnock City Council

Prepare of a suite of documents to comprehensively plan for the conservation, management and development of Kitchener Poppethead Heritage Park, NSW.

$40,000

Leeton Roxy Community Theatre Scoping Study

Leeton Shire Council

Engage a skilled consultant to develop a scoping study to determine direction and staging of works to reactivate the State heritage listed Leeton Roxy Community Theatre in consultation with user groups and the community.

$33,250

Lyrics, Landscapes and Lintels – Developing Leeton's Historic Sense of Place

Leeton Shire Council

Promote public access to the history of Leeton Shire through the location, design and construction of civic art heritage interpretative stations showcasing stories related to the landscape, lintels and lyric heritage of Leeton.

$84,500

Mona Vale Cemetery Historical Walking Tour

Northern Beaches Council

Develop a self-guided walking tour of the Mona Vale Cemetery (Est 1905) focusing on approximately 40 local identities and/or features of significance within the cemetery.

$20,000

Old Bega Hospital restoration preparatory work

Old Bega Hospital Reserve (R.180050) Trust

Professional assistance to develop and document the case for restoration of the Old Bega Hospital as a regional community and cultural centre for the Bega region.

$100,000

Old Gundagai Gaol Masterplan and Moonlite Display

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council

Create a Masterplan for the Old Gundagai Gaol, building on the Conservation Management Plan undertaken in 2012 and detailing a vision for tourism and community use of the 1859 complex of buildings. A removable interpretive display on Captain Moonlite will be developed in the infirmary building.

$87,605

Poverty and Prosperity Central Maitland Interpretation Plan activation

Maitland City Council

Implement the Poverty and Prosperity theme identified in the Central Maitland Interpretation Plan through creative installations, supporting activities, online resources, printed collateral and infrastructure that will activate two laneways and selected sites around The Levee lifestyle precinct.

$100,000

Preserving Moruya's Heritage through better public access and volunteer support

Moruya and District Historical Society Incorporated

Provide access for all abilities to the Moruya Museum collection, create an effective workspace for collection care and exhibition development and provide a workspace for visitor group presentations and volunteer education and relaxation.

$40,843

Queens Head Wilcannia – River Meeting Gallery project

A Stacey

Repurpose this heritage pub into a contemporary flexible community and visitor cultural facility, and revitalise a deteriorated near derelict heritage building. An imaginative mix of activities will adapt to changing community needs and constantly refresh the space.

$84,800

Redevelopment of the Historic Royal Hotel Coonabarabran

M Rickert

A 7-stage development of the Royal Hotel Coonabarabran including complete renovation and refurbishment of the Royal Hotel, rejuvenation and enhancement of the historical aspects of the hotel, construction of a Café, a Micro-Brewery, restaurant, Laundromat and complete renovation of the hotel's accommodation units to allow wheelchair access.

$100,000

Regent Cinema Terrace Roof

K G Rippin & Associates Pty Ltd

Provide an all-weather cover for the terrace. The Regent Cinema has a large foyer on the second floor which functions as a meeting area and community space during special events. There is a large second floor terrace adjoining the foyer, which is uncovered.

$54,000

Restoration of Wingham Library

Mid-Coast Council

Restoration work at Wingham Library. This is an important community facility currently underutilised, due to the poor condition of the painting, the timber flooring at the main entrance, the external window sills and the lack of seating in front of the library. The works will reactivate unused sections of the library, revitalise the children's reading section, provide seating options for residents, and improve the structure and aesthetic value of the external window sills.

$70,584

Rich and Co. Bond Store

AT Pease

Complete the structural work necessary to make the front area of the ground floor of the Rich and Company Bond Store safe and secure for public access. This will enable it to be used as a display area for the Wilcannia and District Historical Society, Western Heritage Group Inc., local historical photographs, some art works and other items for that too large to be permanently displayed elsewhere in town.

$31,086

Rockdale Public Buildings and Urban Landscapes Interpretation Plan

Rockdale City Council

Develop an Interpretation Plan to bring to life Rockdale's publicly owned local heritage buildings and landscapes. It will make these places accessible, meaningful and memorable, and establish the important connections with a 'sense of place'.

$99,800

Silverdale Progress Hall Refurbishment

WSNC Inc.

Repair and upgrade the historic hall so it can once again be used for local community events. Silverdale Progress Hall will be refreshed and restored to an important position of the Wollondilly area. It will become a meeting place and venue for the enjoyment of everyone.

$100,000

Sounds, Steps and Stories: Addison Road Heritage Trail - Access path and audio stories

Addison Rd Centre for the Arts, Culture, Community and Environment

A 5-step project to increase visitor numbers, diversity of access and appreciation of heritage at Addison Road Community Centre, local heritage item no. I66 in the Marrickville Local Environmental Plan.

$95,325

Temora Railway Precinct – Pardey's Flour Mill and former Locomotive Depot and Roundhouse Interpretative Walk

Temora Shire Council

Develop an interpretative walk linking the Local Heritage Item of Pardey's Flour Mill with the location of the former Temora Railway Station Roundhouse and Depot. This site will link directly with the recently restored Temora Railway Station building and platform, which is a State Heritage Item, to provide visitors to the site with an enhanced understanding of the role of the precinct in grain receival, processing and transport, and the maintenance, supply, support and upkeep of steam locomotives from 1913 until the 1960s.

$53,500

The Culture Cart

Central Coast Council

The Culture Cart, a museum on wheels, is devised as a means of taking our heritage and history and making it more accessible to a broader sector of the community. The cart will be self-contained, manoeuvrable, and easy to install so that it can be taken to open days, community festivals, markets, schools, and Council engagement sessions.

$65,000

The Grand Heritage Courtyard Project

M Nelson

Transform a neglected area of a heritage building into an art, community and education centre.

$99,956

The Hampden Bridge Legacy Project

Wagga Wagga City Council

Reimagine the story of the Hampden Bridge. It will allow the community be immersed in the structure, the history and the way the bridge was woven into the fabric of the city of Wagga Wagga.

$81,200

Upgrade and enhance the iconic Narooma School of Arts Hall

Narooma School of Arts and Soldiers War Memorial Hall Incorporated

Upgrade the early smoke and fire detection system, improving access to the disabled toilet and construct an awning around eastern corner. The works aim to improve community access, enjoyment and participation in arts and cultural activities in the community-owned Hall.

$95,820

Project title

Applicant

Project purpose

Approved funding in 2018–19 round

2018 Energy Efficiency - Calrossy House

Calrossy Anglican School

Increase energy efficiency of the Calrossy House building through lighting and HVAC upgrades.

$40,379

Air Conditioning Upgrade at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery

Maitland City Council

Increase capacity and efficiency of the air conditioning system at the Gallery, including to install a new cooling tower and water chiller to supplement the existing air conditioning plant.

$100,000

Audley Dance Hall Energy Efficiency Upgrades

The Trustee for Parks Food Unit Trust T/A Audley Dance Hall

A number of initiatives to improve efficiencies and mitigate environmental impacts, including: new coolroom and freezer space to replace older inefficient coolroom; fridge, freezer and ice-making equipment; lighting upgrade to LED; improved electricity metering for better visibility and overall management of electricity consumption and demand; and solar PV (partially funded by grant)

$100,000

Balcombe Heights Energy Efficiency Upgrades

The Hills Shire Council

Replace existing metal halide and fluorescent lighting with LED alternatives. ‍To replace existing bar and oil heaters with reverse cycle split-system air conditioners.

$59,200

BMS Upgrade

The Trustees of the Sydney Grammar School Scholarship and Prizes Fund

An upgrade to improve energy efficiency of HVAC System, and reduce electricity consumption and cost, as well as CO2 emissions. Multiple optimisation opportunities of HVAC Controls/BMS were revealed during interrogation of BMS (computerised HVAC Control system).

$32,500

Carrawobitty Homestead - keeping a heritage icon viable and sustainable

K & M Wren

Implement creative and simple cost-effective remedies for saving energy in a challenging heritage building; including upgrade lighting throughout to LED, install a solar hot water system, install a slow combustion heater and also address draft and insulation issues.

$21,152

Casula Powerhouse Solar Project

Liverpool City Council

Install a 100kW solar power system on the roof of the Casula Powerhouse and consolidation of 11 electrical meters.

$100,000

Conserving Cordatos

Carrathool Shire Council

Install energy efficient lighting, building insulation and a PV solar panel system in the Cordato Building in High Street, Hillston.

$39,640

Creating A Sustainable Energy Future for The Commercial Hotel

DJ & CR & DJ Barnes

Implement energy efficiency upgrades to a local heritage listed building to enhance the current adaptive reuse of the building as a quirky heritage business hub/cafe/museum/gallery space, 'meet the maker' space, accommodation space and community space.

$90,364

Energy Efficiency Project Cathedral Sts Michael & John, Bathurst

Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Bathurst

Upgrade existing lighting (double fluorescent battens) to LED lighting as the original & current installation, while revolutionary at the time, is less efficient than modern lighting.

$20,000

Gas cogeneration to replace coal-fired heating

The Armidale School

Replace one coal unit with a 150kVA gas-fired cogeneration engine which will save a net 668 tonnes of CO2 emissions and in excess of $40,000 in costs annually.

$100,000

Griffith’s State Bank and State Bank House – Heritage Banking on Energy Efficiency Innovation

Griffith City Council

Initiate and introduce contemporary energy efficiency initiatives into the daily operations of two prominent and significant Griffith main street Heritage Conservation Area buildings – State Bank and State Bank House. Install in an innovative and sensitive manner lighting, solar photovoltaics, HVAC and lighting upgrades.

$65,424

Improving the Energy Efficiency of Newtown School of Arts

The Trustee for Newtown School of Arts

Upgrading and improving the energy efficiency of the ground floor level with a focus on insulation and window repair/replacement; installation of LED lighting and solar panels; HVAC upgrade.

$98,353

Insulation, heating and cooling - Ariah Park Hotel

AP Providores Pty Ltd

Provide energy efficient heating and cooling to the accommodation areas at the Ariah Park Hotel. Providing a contained, insulated and temperature regulated environment will drastically enhance the experience of guests staying in the building, provide a more energy efficient building, and improve the structure and appearance of the building without altering the overall original appearance.

$92,804

Lismore City Regional Library Energy Efficiency upgrades

Lismore City Council

Upgrading lights to LEDs and apply a window insulation to improve HVAC performance and help achieve Council’s renewable energy goal.

$81,439

Mittagong Library Energy Efficiency Upgrade

Wingecarribee Shire Council

Improve the energy efficiency of the building through: building envelope (insulation) inclusion; ‍HVAC upgrade; and internal lighting upgrade to LED.

$30,436

Narrandera CRC Plaza Theatre Energy Improvement Program

Narrandera Christian Revival Crusade Inc

Improve energy efficiency for the Plaza Theatre by reducing energy loss through harvesting and storing surplus energy during low use daylight hours for later use during peak times and for night activities.

$11,744

Petersham Town Hall Energy Efficiency and Solar Upgrade

Inner West Council

Upgrade various luminaires to LED equivalents, including retrofitting heritage luminaires‍, install various light sensors, light timers and a lighting control system‍, and install a 15kw solar PV system, including web monitoring.

$60,747

Save with Reglaze - Replacement of windows in the former Boarding House - Inverell Convent

The Trustee for Victoria House Unit Trust

Replace the existing windows of the Sisters of Mercy Boarding House with high performance double glazed timber windows.

$98,655

St. David's Conservation Area Green Energy Project

St. David's Uniting Church Albury

Install Solar P.V. technology, thermal ceiling insulation and an energy efficient HVAC system.

$39,817

The Albury Club Green Energy Improvement Plan

The Albury Club Ltd

Upgrade an old and inefficient HVAC system to a more efficient system, with supplementary solar PV system.

$100,000

The Loftus Unit Trust

The Loftus Unit Trust

Upgrade lighting, replace old heating systems, install insulation in the ceiling and shade northern windows.

$56,931

The Queanbeyan Hive Cultural Hub project

The Trustee for Tripple F Trust

Retrofit a 110-year-old cottage with heritage sympathetic thermoregulation, much as a real beehive operates.

$22,255

Varuna Green Energy Community Project

The Eleanor Dark Foundation

Upgrade lighting and boiler systems and replace the Varuna House building's insulation.

$19,900

Project title

Applicant

Project purpose

Approved funding in 2017-18 round

Air-conditioning upgrade Great Southern Hotel

Great Southern Hotel

Replace the existing R-22 based variable refrigerant volume (VRV) system with a more environmentally friendly centralised chilled and hot water cooling and heating system.

$100,000

Energy Efficiency Upgrade for the Grace Hotel Building

Linkbond Asia Ltd

Adjust HVAC controls and sequences and find tune BMS controls, processes and sequences; Install wireless locks with occupancy sensor and energy management capabilities for 80 out of 382 guest rooms, Retrofit existing lighting system in the car park and fire stairs with LED light fittings.

$100,000

Energy Efficiency upgrade of Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) System (National Trust Centre)

The National Trust of Australia (NSW)

Upgrade of BMS (HVAC Control System) to improve operations and energy efficiency of HVAC system for Ervin Gallery (24/7 maintenance of space temperature and relative humidity suitable for paintings displayed in the gallery), Install new HVAC System for the art store room where paintings are stored, Extend the existing BMS for the gallery, to accommodate the art store room as well.

$64,215

Energy Efficiency Upgrade (Royal Automobile Club building)

Royal Automobile Club of Australia

Upgrade lighting upgrade and occupancy detectors for infrequently used areas, Install a Power Factor Correction unit to reduce the demand charges for the club, Upgrade Hot Water Generators, Install Variable Speed Drives for Air Handling Units and Upgrade existing Building Management System.

$50,000

Lighting Upgrade (Civic Railway Workshops Group)

Newcastle City Council

Repair and upgrade of existing standard lighting to more energy efficient LED for energy and maintenance savings.

$50,000

Upgrade air conditioning systems throughout the T & G Mutual Life Assurance Building

Cedtoy Pty Limited

Upgrade and replace ageing air conditioning systems with energy efficient systems to all levels of the T&G Building. The new system will be controlled through a basic Building Management System (BMS).

$100,000

Project title

Applicant

Project purpose

Approved funding

ANZ Bank Building Murwillumbah

J & M Anthony

This project delivers two inter-linked deliverables – physical conservation works to a local heritage item, and the delivery of a simple education resource aimed at owners and managers of local heritage, that will also be offered as a training opportunity to owners of heritage items.

$44,040

Baryulgil Cemetery

Baryulgil Local Aboriginal Land Council

This project seeks to understand the intangible values associated with the Baryulgil local cemetery and to identify the physical location of burials across the site. The project will empower the Baryulgil community to maintain the practice of connection to country through the care and identification of burial sites and the formulation of a maintenance guide for the community to continue this care into the future.

$62,178

Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail

Bathurst Regional Council

The Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail is a cultural and educational journey around five significant heritage sites in Bathurst – Australia’s oldest inland European settlement. The Trail journey coincides with Heritage Week events. It activates heritage places to showcase artisans practicing rare trades, with demonstrations and exhibitions to celebrate our cultural, natural and built heritage.

$25,000

Bega's Biggah – Stories of connection

South East Local Land Services

The project will see the creation of augmented reality stories co-produced with the local Aboriginal community. The project will also develop digital production and storytelling skills within the local Aboriginal community, create an educational resource and Heritage Near Me web app content.

$62,750

Berrima, Sutton Forest and Exeter Heritage Cultural Landscape Project

Berrima Residents Association

The project aims to develop community awareness and pride in the significant heritage values of the Berrima and Sutton Forest cultural landscape. Building on professional studies already completed, an interpretation strategy and a schedule of community events will be developed in line with the Council’s heritage and tourism priorities.

$70,250

Bike Town - a community engagement and multi-media project and exhibition

Cast Net Productions

Bike Town is a collaboration between Cast Net Productions and Grafton Regional Gallery that will capture, share and preserve Grafton's long cycling history through four components: an animation film; a program of community engagement and artists’ residency; a multi-media exhibition, and; a launch event and artists' talk to connect communities and heritage.

$98,688

Blueprint in Solutions for Balancing Australian Heritage Standards and BCA Compliance

The Trustee for Victoria House Unit trust

This project will provide funds for the development of a series of architectural design solutions supporting the adaptive reuse of the former Sisters of Mercy Convent, 69 Vivian Street, Inverell (The Convent). The Convent, currently undergoing conversion to boutique tourist accommodation, is currently not code compliant with Australian standards for fire safety, disability access or other amenity measures such as acoustic separation. This project will create a series of performance solutions to satisfy the various standards with technical drawings and supporting guidelines which will be the foundation material for the Heritage Near Me Local Heritage resource tools.

$61,200

Bowral New Empire Cinema restoration and heritage seminar series

G & M Kroon

This project will deliver important maintenance work on the New Empire Cinema in Bowral and a series of heritage information sessions for the community of Wingecarribee region.

$100,000

Bringing Them Back - the reconstruction of three historic verandahs in Inverell

The Trustee for Victoria House Unit Trust & Oxford Hotel, Inverell

Bringing Them Back is a collaboration of five private owners who are each re-purposing heritage listed buildings in the Inverell town centre. The owners are collaborating to undertake these reconstruction works as a trigger to improve the economic prosperity of the town centre, through beautification and adaptive reuse. A major community event will be held to connect people with their heritage at the completion of project.

$100,000

Close Foundry and Blacksmith Museum

Close Nominees P/L Trading as JT & EN Close

In the Close family for over 100 years, the rear of the building is the modern foundry and engineering works, while the front of the building holds a century of blacksmith tools, furnaces and engines. This project will involve some structural repairs, and support the cataloguing of the collection, a significance assessment, a curatorial and exhibition plan, and a conservation report.

$99,428

Coastal Erosion Aboriginal Sites Strategy, Northern Sydney

Northern Beaches Council

To provide a regional Aboriginal heritage coastal erosion management strategy for northern Sydney to prioritise detailed recording, monitoring, management and salvage options of vulnerable sites and to further engage the local community in the rich Aboriginal heritage of their local area. Sites will be recorded using traditional methods as well as examining options for 3D laser scanning, 360 degree recording and the use of drones for aerial imagery.

$90,000

Community Conservation of the Historic Cemeteries of the Hawkesbury LGA

Hawkesbury City Council

This project is for the conservation and management of historic cemeteries across the Hawkesbury area and creates an opportunity for the local community to actively participate in the management, research and conservation of the cemeteries through workshops, hands on heritage trades training, and the development of interpretative signage.

$100,000

Conservation works on the former Australia Arms Hotel & production of an educational resource for heritage owners and managers.

D & J Drayton

This project provides funds for the completion of priority remedial repairs to the former Australia Arms Hotel, a rare timber slab building. The works will also inform the production of an on-line education resource which will follow the progress of the repairs and provide guidance for the conservation of similar heritage sites.

$65,000

Conserving O’Connell’s Earth Building Heritage

Oberon Council

The project will implement a program of earth building conservation at a number of historic earth buildings, incorporate a training program for owners/managers and industry professionals who work with vernacular earth architecture. A heritage trail will be developed. The University of Sydney will also explore using this assemblage of historic earth buildings in teaching its Masters of Heritage Conservation.

$100,000

Dyraaba Station Homestead Complex and Dyraaba Historic Cemetery

P & R Clarke

This project is to develop and implement a conservation and future plan for the Dyraaba Station homestead complex and the Dyraaba Station Cemetery in order to define a sustainable restoration and maintenance programme. Stories will be developed for the Heritage Near Me Web App, covering the Dyraaba Station homestead complex, and the Dyraaba Station Cemetery.

$63,550

Hawkesbury Community Heritage Study

Hawkesbury City Council

The development of a Hawkesbury Heritage Study and Inventory Sheets will aim to provide an overall Local Government Area Heritage Study for the Hawkesbury. The Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee and Working Group will work with community to identify opportunities, challenges and priorities for future heritage management, and identify what actions should be taken to continue to conserve, promote and manage the City’s heritage assets.

$100,000

Hawkesbury LGA – Privately Owned Heritage properties - Remediation Works (Stages 1 & 2)

Hawkesbury City Council on behalf of multiple private owners

This project accommodates 25 individual Expressions of Interest received from heritage property owners in the Hawkesbury Local Government area. Stage 1 involves the preparation of a Schedule of Remediation Works to encompass required works and training for the 25 heritage property owners. Stage 2 will fund the works.

$345,000

History in my hand - a virtual tour of The Long Paddock

The Long Paddock Committee

Creation of augmented reality stories that bring to life the history of the Long Paddock Touring Route in South Western NSW, from Echuca Moama through to Wilcannia. People will be able to use the latest digital technology to experience the history of the region through dynamic 5-10 minute augmented reality at the locations where the history happened.

$100,000

Holy Trinity Anglican Church Conservation and Demonstration project

Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Glen Innes

This project is a collaboration between the Anglican Parish of Glen Innes and Glen Innes Severn Shire Council. The project will repair the roof of the Holy Trinity Church at Glen Innes, and provide a full-day training workshop on site to provide skills to local heritage item owners/managers and tradespeople.

$45,000

Hunter Valley Heritage Vineyards Strategic Study

Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association

The Hunter Valley has some of the oldest surviving vineyards in the world. Planted on these vineyards are vines that are direct descendants of the original vine stocks bought into Australia in 1820 by James Busby. These vineyards and their planted stocks trace the birth of the Australian wine industry. This project seeks to broaden understanding of these items to study the cultural landscape at a regional level.

$100,000

Imperial Hotel Bombala: verandah stabilisation

S Burton-Stones

The stabilisation of the late 19th century verandah of the Imperial Hotel in Bombala is the focus of this collaborative project between the hotel owners, Snowy Monaro Regional Council and Heritage Near Me. Achieving the structural longevity of the Imperial Hotel verandah, initiate development of a resource to encourage visitors to spend more time in Bombala and learn about the region’s heritage; and increase awareness of the value of built heritage by Council, owners and the community.

$83,600

Keera Vale verandah reinstatement project & TAFE student heritage skills training

J Dixon

This project is a collaboration between owners of Keera Vale house, Wollongong City Council and Illawarra TAFE to reinstate the original verandahs on the heritage house. A collaboration with Illawarra TAFE will provide Building and Construction students with practical experience of working with heritage buildings. Knowledge of local heritage values will be increased through inclusion of Keera Vale in Wollongong Heritage trail.

$100,000

Kingsford Smith Oval, Longueville - Conservation and Upgrading of Pavilion Building

Lane Cove Municipal Council

To conserve the heritage listed pavilion at Kingsford Smith Oval and upgrade to meet present day standards and to improve accessibility of the facility to a broader cross section of the community.

$100,000

Kyogle History Museum project

Kyogle and District Historical Society

The Kyogle History Museum project will ensure that the Historical Society have the support to plan for their new museum by working with a museum specialist to review collections, develop interpretation and display options, and archiving solutions.

$82,200

Liverpool City Council Heritage Inventory Update

Liverpool City Council

The purpose of this project is to undertake a comprehensive review of Liverpool City Councils inventories on the State Heritage Inventory database to improve awareness and understanding of the significance and value of the respective heritage items and develop guidelines and principles for future development or management.

$70,690

Lockhart heritage values: restoration, skills development and awareness

Lockhart Shire Council

Through collaboration with about 30 property owners, Lockhart Shire Council aims to undertake critical heritage restoration works to existing buildings within the Green Street, Lockhart Heritage Conservation Area. This project will revitalise and protect local heritage assets and offer training in preventative maintenance and repair for local heritage owners.

$100,000

Love heritage, why not?

Volunteer group Taree historic rates and valuation books

This project creates opportunities for the community to actively participate in preserving their own local heritage. It equips community members, including students, with specific skills to research and write their own heritage stories which will then be published on a website. A heritage event during the year will provide an opportunity to create awareness and deepen understanding of the region's unique and diverse local heritage.

$97,000

Macksville Bridge – Brightening the future, highlighting our heritage

Nambucca Shire Council

This project connects people to the regional heritage significance of the bridge through new interpretations, streetscape improvements and bridge illuminations. It will achieve this through the design and installation of lighting that will highlight the bridge’s form and structure and illuminate the entries to the bridge.

$100,000

Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Conservation Management Plan

Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Inc

To develop a conservation management plan, and restoration of, the Mid North Coast Maritime Museum group of sites.

$95,000

Molonglo Radio Telescope: a heritage and education partnership

Dr Alison Wain - University of Canberra

This project will foster new avenues for public access and engagement with the 50-year­old Molonglo Radio Telescope, developing it into a centre for transformative encounters with science, the humanities and the physical world.

$36,398

Monuments and Memorials Conservation Project

Liverpool City Council

Support the local conservation of monuments and memorials through the development of a central inventory of all monuments and memorials within the Liverpool local government area, and design appropriate conservation and maintenance guidelines with associated training materials and workshops.

$91,856

Moulamein Heritage Village Hub

Moulamein Community Development Incorporated

This project is for the first stage of a community based venture that will establish a Moulamein Heritage Village Hub to showcase the township, surrounding district, tell its stories and contribute to a thriving local community. The Moulamein Heritage Village Hub project has been developed in partnership with Murray River Council and will become an orientation point for visitors, and a place for the conservation, protection and interpretation of local heritage assets that reflect the diverse history of the village.

$55,000

Moyne Farm Cemetery – Conservation planning, site works and supporting visitor access in partnership with the National Trust Lithgow Branch

Nick di Falco

Set within the historic Moyne Farm cemetery (c.1826) in Little Hartley, this project has three objectives. These include the completion of essential monument repairs, erecting site fencing, developing a conservation management strategy and repair specification, and developing a plan with the Lithgow Branch of the National Trust to provide ongoing public access and interpretation of the cemetery.

$80,000

Murama Cultural Heritage Project at Sydney Olympic Park

Sydney Olympic Park Authority

Strategic planning and pilot programming for adaptive reuse and sustainable activation of a Heritage building on the Parramatta River as an Indigenous Cultural Centre. Includes co-design of a cultural tourism strategy, development of an interpretive river-walk, creation of ceremonial dance space, an opening event and planning for ongoing public engagement.

$100,000

Murringo – Built Heritage of the Hilltops Region

Murringo Community Association Inc

The restoration and interpretation of heritage items in the village of Murringo is the focus of this collaborative project between multiple private owners, Murringo Community Association, Hilltops Council, University of Canberra (UC) and Heritage Near Me.

$99,362

Murringo Police Stables: restoration, awareness & skills development

Anthony James Porter

The restoration and interpretation of Murringo Police Stables in the village of Murringo is the focus of this collaborative project between multiple private owners, Murringo Community Association, Hilltops Council, University of Canberra (UC) & Heritage Near Me.

$50,149

Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative

Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative

This project will support the identification, conservation and ongoing management of a place of Aboriginal heritage significance in the Nambucca region.

$100,000

Our Living History Event, Goulburn 2018

Celebrate Goulburn Group Inc.

The Our Living History Event is to showcase Goulburn's many heritage icons. A number of heritage sites will come alive, connecting locals and visitors with the living heritage of Goulburn. The event aims to develop the community’s understanding of Goulburn’s diverse past and assist in supporting sustainable futures for this heritage by encouraging visitation and community pride in local heritage.

$67,821

Pirie Chambers Historic Skills Training and Frontage Upgrade

The Trustee for Goyne Family Trust

To provide valuable learning opportunities for tradespeople in Broken Hill through a real-life conservation and repair project at Pirie Chambers. Participants will gain experience in specialist skills such as lime rendering, masonry and carpentry skills, roofing repairs and diagnostics, which can then be applied to future heritage projects in Broken Hill.

$100,000

Preserving and promoting the heritage of the red gum timber industry

Murray River Council

The project will increase awareness and knowledge of the heritage of the red gum forests and timber industry in the Mathoura region. Research, collection and collation of valuable information and stories will be presented in a variety of user friendly ways. The community involvement and participation will be encouraged throughout the project.

$30,000

Protecting and sharing the Historic 1851 Lecture Hall in Kiama’s CBD

Uniting Church Australia - Kiama

Protecting and sharing the Historic 1851 Lecture Hall in Kiama’s CBD aims to support the ongoing protection and celebration of the Church’s local heritage values through cultivating a proactive management framework for the heritage asset. It aims to become a multipurpose community hub that protects and celebrates the heritage values of the church and the surrounding heritage precinct in the Kiama CBD.

$96,957

Restoration of Jindera Blacksmith Stables

Pioneer Museum and Historical Society

This project seeks to restore and reinstate the Stable and Blacksmith Shop (est. 1860’s), which are located within the historic precinct of Jindera. Once reinstated, it will be used by a blacksmith and farrier who will showcase their craft to visitors.

$99,724

Robertson Community Information Centre and Heritage Trail enhancement

The Robertson Shed Inc

This project will see the completion of the Community Information Centre (CIC) in the village of Robertson. The CIC will provide a focus for community pride as it presents a narrative about the natural, Aboriginal, non-Aboriginal heritage of the village and surrounding area. It will also enhance the existing Robertson Heritage Trail through development of content for the Heritage Near Me app.

$22,000

Securing the future of Booberoi Station Woolshed

D & S Stewart

This project aims to secure the future of the Booberoi Woolshed Complex through the preparation of foundational pieces of specialist advice, a heritage assessment and adaptive reuse options study, and a building conservation program. The project will also enhance local and regional heritage skills through the integration of a training program for local youth into the building conservation program, as well as being a case study for a UNSW School of Architecture course with a focus on rural heritage and sustainability.

$100,000

Snapshot of Our Heritage

Mid-Western Regional Council

The project will promote heritage conservation within Mid-Western region and encourage community participation in sharing and celebration of our heritage. New and old photos, videos and stories will be made available on an accessible, user friendly website.

$100,000

Spring Hill Heritage Trail (Stages 1 & 2)

Orange City Council

This projects aims to empower the small community of Spring Hill in Central West NSW to achieve proactive and sustainable management of their local heritage. The project will deliver strategic heritage and consultant building advice to, which will then inform the delivery of works.

$174,625

St Andrews Windows Restoration and Public Engagement

The Uniting Church in Australia - Richmond Church Council

Specialist restoration of eight painted and lead glass and timber frame windows in the St Andrew's Uniting Church and collaboratively working to increase public access to and engagement with both St Andrew's and neighbouring heritage buildings.

$100,000

St. Augustine's Anglican Church Repair works

St Augustine’s Anglican Church, Anglican Parish of Merewether for Trustees of Church Property Anglican Diocese of Newcastle

This project includes the conservation and reconstruction of St Augustine’s Church, Merewether. It will also include a half day heritage building skills workshop, the development of an Asset Maintenance Plan, and an interpretation project of the history of St Augustine’s Church.

$85,946

Strategic heritage inventory review - Tenterfield Shire

Tenterfield Shire Council

This project will undertake a strategic heritage inventory review of Tenterfield’s known heritage items and places, so that the recognised heritage of the Tenterfield Shire reflects a contemporary and diverse set of heritage values. The community will be able to participate directly in the development of Tenterfield’s heritage inventory by posting content directly into the heritage database, similar to a ‘wiki’ approach.

$100,000

Strategic heritage management for City of Parramatta Council and contribution to HNM Western Sydney event

City of Parramatta

City of Parramatta Council is proposing an integrated approach to its heritage management through the delivery of four key activities. Activities include contribution to the HNM intangible heritage themed festival, development of a guide training and mentor program for local Aboriginal people, development of an integrated heritage management strategy, and the scoping and piloting of a heritage seminar series for owners and managers of heritage items in the Parramatta Local Government Area.

$57,620

Supporting community-managed heritage in Millthorpe and Carcoar

Millthorpe School of Arts Inc.

The project will include conservation and restoration works at the Millthorpe School of Arts and the Carcoar Hospital Museum, training in preventative maintenance and repair for local heritage owners, and promoting local heritage through the Heritage Near Me app.

$81,746

Tenterfield Presbyterian Church revitalisation and community education project

St Stephens Presbyterian Church

This project is a unique collaboration between the Tenterfield Presbyterian Church, Tenterfield Shire Council, and Tenterfield High School (2018 school year). The project involves the repair of the church to allow it to be re-opened, and provides onsite educational opportunities for Year 11 students at Tenterfield High School. Tenterfield Council will offer practical workshops to owners/managers of local heritage items using the church as a case study.

$100,000

The Bega Valley Shire 101 Heritage Objects Project

South Coast History Society Inc.

This project will identify 101 objects that epitomise aspects of the Bega Valley Shire's heritage and develop detailed statements about each of the objects. The information will become a community asset.

$95,030

The National School of Wagga Wagga, Clerestory Restoration

The Riverine Club Ltd

This project is to reveal and restore the original clerestory windows at Wagga Wagga’s first public school, the National School, built in 1860. The project aims to involve local trades and offer upskilling in heritage-specific skills. Once the restoration is complete, a number of social and educational events will be held to showcase the restoration and engage the community in the significant heritage of the site.

$90,400

The Springs, an Aboriginal Journey

Orange City Council

This project is to undertake community consultation, oral history recording, archaeological assessment and historical research to identify the significance of the Springs. A heritage study and Conservation Management Plan will be prepared for the Springs and guide the development of a heritage landscape plan, connecting the community with this Aboriginal fringe camp that operated in the Orange area from the 1920s-1940s.

$66,352

The Yanko Store

H&H Cameron Family Trust

This multi-phase project aims to preserve and restore the fabric of the Old Store at Yanko Station and open it to the public. The project includes restoration works, training for local tradespeople and heritage owners, the development of an education kit for school groups, a marketing plan, and an interpretation plan.

$73,416

Tremain’s Community Governed Australian Milling Museum

S.J Birrell & G.J Deans

This project will establish Australia’s first national milling museum founded on NSW milling heritage and residing in the restored Tremain’s Mill heritage complex 7-11 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW.

$100,000

Unearthing the Biosecurity Heritage of New South Wales

Agricultural Scientific Collections Trust

This project will create digital images of the Collections biosecurity, agricultural and local heritage items. This will help the NSW Biosecurity Collections share their story, and educate and inform the public on the importance of current plant biosecurity practices carried out in Orange that benefit NSW and Australian agroindustry, whilst reflecting and sharing on the changes in the sector and rural communities and practices over the past 130 years.

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$99,500

Uniting Church Locally Listed Heritage Properties Maintenance and Management Workshops

Uniting Resources Property Services

This project takes a regional and strategic approach to the care of Uniting Church heritage properties through the provision of targeted workshops that focus on traditional maintenance and repair for heritage listed buildings. The project will achieve broad outcomes for no less than 175 heritage listed churches by increasing the self-sufficiency and confidence of the congregations across NSW to maintain their properties in a timely, independent, and cost-effective manner. The training workshops are underpinned by heritage best practice methodologies and will see the production of a written guideline to support sound heritage property management well into the future.

$84,660

Walcha Strategic Heritage Plan – Our Community’s Heritage

Walcha Council

This project seeks to develop a strategic action plan for identifying, caring for and investing in the diverse heritage of the Walcha local government area. The strategy will identify a range of actions and projects that will be implemented. A set of heritage resources will be developed to guide and support the community including a film about the heritage of Walcha.

$100,000

Walking on Country Multimedia Digital Project

Shoalhaven City Council

The Walking on Country digital project will be designed to take the audience on a journey across the Shoalhaven capturing local Aboriginal people’s cultural and spiritual connection to country. It will highlight a living heritage in a place and destination where a rich Aboriginal culture is strong, vibrant and diverse.

$58,000

Wallendbeen strategic heritage study and King Street revitalisation project

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council

This three stage project will revitalise the Wallendbeen Heritage Conservation Area along a military service theme. Through community consultation, this project will develop a strategic heritage study of Wallendbeen, design of a streetscape plan for the revitalisation and activation of the King Street precinct, and create six stories for the Heritage Near Me app.

$95,000

Waverley architectural styles and urban typologies mapping

Waverley Council

This project identifies the urban typologies and architectural styles of the Waverley Local Government Area to create a comprehensive database of existing and potential future local heritage. The objective is to influence the ongoing management of Council's heritage items and integrate strategic knowledge into the planning framework.

$42,828

West Wallsend Heritage Management Framework - A Vision for the Future that Celebrates the Past

Lake Macquarie City Council

This project will develop a plan for the West Wallsend Heritage Conservation Area that will guide Council's approach to the heritage significance of the village over the next 10-15 years. The project is to incorporate a streetscape plan for the revitalisation of the commercial precinct, including a pedestrian access and mobility plan. A multi-disciplinary team of heritage, planning/urban design and landscape architecture professionals will be engaged to deliver the project under the guidance of Council.

$100,000

Woolpack Inn Museum Building Improvement

Woolpack Inn Museum Holbrook Incorporated

This project aims to secure the future of the Woolpack Inn Museum through strategically scoping and implementing priority roof conservation works. The project will also contribute to access to specialist roofing skills in the region through a one-day ‘Conservation of Traditional Roofing, Materials and Practices’ workshop aimed at tradespeople, heritage owners/managers and industry professionals.

$100,000

Yesterday Stories

S Pires t/a Yesterday Stories

The production of video stories, resources and history workshops, for inclusion in a sustainable app. These stories will also be made available as short/longer podcasts in 6 LGAs across a number of categories including: Indigenous, Colonial and Convict, Migrant, Industrial, Women’s History and other.

$99,865

Yuin Djama Dhugan – 360 video production and training project

Nowra Local Aboriginal Land Council

Yuin Djama Dhugan is an immersive story-telling project utilising 360 video technology. The project principles are respect, sharing Aboriginal culture and identity. Five stories will be produced that capture the heart of the landscape, the people and the heritage sites of the Shoalhaven region.

$99,550