NSW Government announces grants worth $3.4 million for heritage projects as part of the $5.3 million funding boost for heritage projects
Planning Minister Kenneally announced today grants totalling $3.4 million for successful projects under the $5.3 million 2009-2011 NSW Heritage Grants program.
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29 April 2009
2009-2011 NSW Heritage Grants
In total, 73 projects totalling $3,463,150 are approved for 49 Works projects, 5 Interpretation projects, 10 Community Strategic Products and Services projects and 8 projects in the Special Program for Major Cultural & Community Heritage Buildings.
Works Program
49 projects totalling $2,146,200 are approved under the NSW Heritage Grants Works Program.
Community managed building works projects
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Project Name
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Applicant
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Project Purpose
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Local Government Area
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Approved funding
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Bridge View Inn (1860), Rylstone, Verandah Conservation
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Rylstone and District Historical Society Incorporated
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To repair the timber and stone verandahs of the 1860 Bridge View Inn at Rylstone, now used by the Rylstone and District Historical Society.
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Mid-Western Regional Council
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$24,500
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Eryldene (1913), Gordon, Year 6, Stabilise Steps, Study Roof and Tea House Conservation
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The Eryldene Trust
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To provide a new roof for the study, stabilise the entrance steps and make the oriental tea house safe for public use at the 1913 Eryldene in Gordon.
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Ku-ring-gai Council
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$15,000
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Former Carrington Hotel (1912), Peak Hill, Conservation After Fire Stage 2
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Peak Hill Carrington Association Inc.
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To complete the conservation works to the 1912 former Carrington Hotel to enable community use.
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Parkes Shire Council
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$42,000
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Newling Building (1928), Armidale, Year 5, Gymnasium Floor Replacement
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Old Teachers College Armidale Inc
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To replace the original flooring of the gymnasium of the 1928 former Teachers College at Armidale, now known as the Newling Building.
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Armidale-Dumaresq Council
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$45,225
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Old Government House (c.1799), Parramatta , Year 6, Plasterwork Conservation
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National Trust of Australia (NSW)
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To undertake conservation work to the c.1799 Old Government House in Parramatta Park.
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Parramatta City Council
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$75,000
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The Turkish Bath, Wynstay, Mount Wilson, Year 4, Roof Replacement
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Mt Wilson and Mt Irvine Historical Society Inc.
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To replace the corrugated iron roof of the Turkish Bath at Wynstay in Mount Wilson.
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Blue Mountains City Council
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$15,900
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Tocal Homestead, Paterson, Year 13, Convict Barracks, Conservation and Adaptive Re-use
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C.B. Alexander Foundation
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To undertake conservation and adaptive re-use works to the Convict Barracks at the Tocal Homestead in Paterson for short stay public accommodation.
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Dungog Shire Council
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$75,000
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Local Government managed building works projects
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Project name
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Applicant
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Project purpose
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Local government Area
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Approved funding
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St. Clair Museum (1840), Goulburn, Year 6, Foundation Stabilisation, Drainage and Guttering
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Goulburn Mulwaree Council
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To stabilise the foundations of the 1840 St. Clair at Goulburn, now used as a folk museum, install new drainage systems and replace guttering.
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Goulburn Mulwaree Council
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$25,000
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Collingwood House (c.1810), Captain Bunkers Cottage, Liverpool Conservation Stage 2
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Liverpool City Council
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To undertake conservation works to the c.1810 Collingwood House at Liverpool including roofing, guttering and sub-floor ventilation.
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Liverpool City Council
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$75,000
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Wilcannia Council Chambers (c.1887), Former London Chartered Bank of Australia Conservation
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Central Darling Shire Council
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To undertake conservation works to the c.1887 former London Chartered Bank of Australia, now the Central Darling Shire Council Chambers at Wilcannia.
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Central Darling Shire Council
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$75,000
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Religious organisations building works projects
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Project name
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Applicant
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Project purpose
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Local Government Area
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Approved funding
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St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church (1875/1963), Wagga Wagga
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St Johns Church Building Wagga Wagga
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To remove the 1960s alteration and additions and improve access at the 1875/1963 St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church at Wagga Wagga.
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Wagga Wagga City Council
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$75,000
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Scots' Presbyterian Church, Kiama, Bell Tower Conservation
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Scots' Presbyterian Church Kiama
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To conserve the bell tower at the 1863 Scots Presbyterian Church in Kiama.
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Kiama Council
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$75,000
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St. Matthew's Anglican Church Rectory (1825), Windsor, External Brickwork Conservation
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St Matthews Anglican Church Windsor
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To rectify the long-term salt damp attack on the external brickwork of the 1825 St. Matthew's Anglican Church Rectory in Windsor.
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Hawkesbury City Council
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$37,250
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Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church (1889), Annandale, Year 11, Make-Safe Church Façade
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Annandale Leichhardt Presbyterian Church
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To undertake conservation work to the 1886-1889 Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church in Annandale.
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Leichhardt Municipal Council
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$75,000
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St. Matthias Anglican Church (1859/1874), Paddington Stonework Conservation
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St. Matthias Anglican Church Centennial Park
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To complete the conservation of the stonework of the 1859/1874 St. Matthias Anglican Church in Paddington
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City of Sydney
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$38,000
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St. John's Anglican Church, Raymond Terrace, Conservation
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St John's Anglican Church Raymond Terrace
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To carry out conservation works to St. John's Anglican Church at Raymond Terrace.
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Port Stephens
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$75,000
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Kinross Wolaroi (1884), Orange, Verandah Conservation
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UCA-Kinross Wolaroi School
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To restore the fine Italianate two-storey cast iron verandah fronting three sides of the 1884 mansion Wolaroi, now known as Kinross Wolaroi School.
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Orange City Council
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$61,500
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St. Peter's Anglican Church Cooks River, St Peters, Year 5, Windows Conservation
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St Peters Anglican Church Cooks River
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To stabilise St. Peter's Anglican Church Cooks River in St Peters.
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Marrickville Municipal Council
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$30,000
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St. John's Anglican Church (1871), Wentworth Internal Conservation and Termite Repairs
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The Anglican Parish of Wentworth
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To undertake conservation works to the interior of the 1871 St. John's Anglican Church at Wentworth.
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Wentworth
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$13,500
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Privately-owned building works projects (commercial and residential)
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Project name
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Applicant
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Project purpose
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Local Government Area
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Approved funding
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Birriwa Homestead, near Dunedoo, Ballroom and Strangers Rooms Wing
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Birriwa Homestead
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To undertake conservation works to the ballroom and Strangers Rooms Wing at Birriwa Homestead, near Dunedoo.
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Warrumbungle Council
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$27,500
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Brownlow Hill Homestead (1828), and Glendon, Camden, Year 2, Conservation
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Brownlow Hill Pty Ltd
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To undertake conservation work to the 1828 Brownlow Hill Homestead and the 19th century Glendon Homestead on the Brownlow Hill Estate at Camden.
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Wollondilly Shire Council
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$22,500
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Coach and Horses Inn (1856), Berrima Conservation
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David and Wendy Paley
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To carry out conservation works to the 1856 Coach and Horses Inn at Berrima.
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Wingecarribee Shire Council
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$25,000
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Commercial Hotel (1850s-1912), Albury, Remove 1970s Additions, Restore Original Façade and Adapt for Apartment Use
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Waterstreet Property Pty Ltd
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To adaptively re-use the 1850s-1912 Commercial Hotel at Albury as apartments, remove unsympathetic 1970s additions and restore the original façade.
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Albury City Council
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$30,000
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Former Reid's Butcher Shop and Residence, Albury
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John and Margaret-Anne Baker
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To undertake conservation works to the former Reid’s Butcher Shop and residence in Albury.
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Albury City Council
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$43,000
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Former Stationmaster's Residence (c1880s), Armidale Conservation and Painting
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Karin von Strokirch and Michael Smart
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To undertake conservation works to the c.1880s former stationmaster's residence at Armidale, including exterior painting and the verandah.
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Armidale Dunaresq Council
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$30,000
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Korowal School (Oaklands), Former R.T. Hall Sanatorium, Hazelbrook, Disabled Access, Fire Protection and Improved Access and Adaptive Re-use
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Korowal School Limited
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To upgrade fire protection and access, including disabled access, to comply with BCA and Council DA approval to adaptively re-use the former R.T. Hall Sanatorium (Oaklands) at Hazelbrook as a school.
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Blue Mountains City Council
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$30,000
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The Grand Hotel, Newcastle, Verandah Reinstatement
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Kiztwo Pty Ltd
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To reinstate the two-storey verandahs of the Grand Hotel in Church Street at Newcastle, based on historical photographs.
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Newcastle City Council |
$25,000
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The Poplars, Former Prince Albert Inn (c.1845), Braemar Conservation |
Mr Ted Graban |
To carry out major conservation works to the c.1845 former Prince Albert Inn, now known as The Poplars at Braemar. |
Wingecarribee Shire Council |
$40,000 |
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Venice (1880s), 66 Frenchmans Road, Randwick Conservation |
Ms Kasturi Kalmath |
To undertake conservation work to the 1880s Venice in Frenchmans Road at Randwick. |
Randwick City Council |
$50,000 |
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White Horse Inn (1834-1850), Berrima Conservation and Fire Upgrade |
Lopmisa Pty Ltd |
To install a fire sprinkler system and undertake conservation works to the 1834-1850 White Horse Inn at Berrima. |
Wingecarribee Shire Council |
$50,000 |
Cemetery works projects
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Project Name
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Applicant
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Project purpose
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Local Government Area
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Approved funding
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Port Macquarie's Second Burying Ground (1824-1886), Conservation Stage 4
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Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
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To carry out further conservation works to Port Macquarie's second burial ground, used between 1824 and 1886.
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Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
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$26,000
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Industrial Heritage works projects
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Project Name
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Applicant
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Project purpose
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Local Government Area
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Approved funding
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Former Maitland Gaol (1826-1875), Year 4, Administration/Chapel Building Conservation
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Maitland City Council
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To install a lift in the Chapel and complete the adaptive re-use of the Administration Building at the former 1826-1875 Maitland Gaol complex.
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Maitland City Council
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$55,000
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Old Narrabri Gaol Site (1880/81), Year 12, Residence Conservation and Adaptive Re-use
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Narrabri Shire Council
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To carry out conservation works to the 1880s Residence at the Old Narrabri Gaol Museum to enable promotional and community use.
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Narrabri Shire Council
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$47,750
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Great North Road (1826-1836), Ramsay’s Leap Culvert, Year 7, Conservation and Vegetation Clearance
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Convict Trail Project Inc
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To carry out urgent repairs to the Ramsay’s Leap Culvert, a stone wall and remove invasive and damaging vegetation along sections of the 1826-1836 convict-built Great North Road from Sydney to Newcastle.
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Regional
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$75,000
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Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome (1940), Year 2, Canteen, Machine Gun Pit and Ablutions Buildings |
Richmond Valley Council |
To stabilise and repair a number of outbuildings on the 1936-1940 Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome site. |
Richmond Valley Council |
$67,250 |
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Goulburn Railway Station Group, Railway Barracks (c.1880's), Conservation and Adaptive Re-use |
Southern Region Community College |
To undertake conservation and adaptive re-use works to enable the c.1880s Railway Barracks at the Goulburn Railway Station to be used for community and commercial purposes. |
Goulburn Mulwaree Council |
$50,000 |
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Former Wallerawang Railway Station, Verandah Reinstatement and Adaptive Re-use |
Andrew Wilson Photography |
To reinstate, using original plans, the verandah of the former Wallerawang Railway Station, now in commercial use. |
Lithgow City Council |
$60,500 |
Landscape works projects
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Project name
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Applicant
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Project purpose
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Local Government Area
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Approved funding
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Broughton Hall (1842), Rozelle, Garden Conservation |
We Help Ourselves |
To undertake major conservation works to the garden of the 1842 Broughton Hall at Rozelle. |
Leichhardt Municipal Council |
$75,000 |
Richmond Park, Richmond, Year 5, Pathway System Reinstatement |
Hawkesbury City Council |
To reinstate the strong geometry of Richmond Park through the construction of a pathways system incorporating known elements from the late 19th/early 20th Century. |
Hawkesbury City Council |
$75,000 |
Roseneath Cottage (1837), 40-42 O'Connell Street, Parramatta |
Mrs Joan Mear |
To construct an appropriate picket fence for the 1837 Roseneath Cottage in O'Connell Street at Parramatta. |
Parramatta City Council |
$19,000 |
Merriville House and Gardens, Kellyville, Boundary Fence Reinstatement |
Mr Colin R Wade |
To reinstate the boundary fence, based on historic documentation, at Merriville House in Kellyville. |
Blacktown City Council |
$19,000 |
Moveable heritage works projects
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Project name
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Applicant
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Project purpose
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Local Government Area
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Approved funding
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NSW Government Railways Rail Motor Trailer No. 51 (1926), Paterson Conservation |
The Rail Motor Society Inc. |
To undertake conservation work to the 1926 NSW Government Railways Rail Motor Trailer No. 51 at the Rail Motor Society in Paterson. |
Dungog Shire Council |
$40,000 |
Dunbar Shipwreck (1857) Anchor Memorial, The Gap, Watsons Bay Conservation |
Woollahra Municipal Council |
To rectify the corrosion of the Memorial Anchor placed at The Gap to commemorate the sinking of the Dunbar in 1857. |
Woollahra Municipal Council |
$25,500 |
Sydney Trades Hall (1888-1916), Union Banners (c.1890-1920) Conservation |
Labor Council of NSW |
To undertake conservation work to a collection of union banners dating from c.1890-1920 held at the Sydney Trades Hall to enable future exhibition. |
City of Sydney |
$37,500 |
Pipe organ projects
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Project name
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Applicant
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Project purpose
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Local Government Area
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Approved funding
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Wordsworth & Maskell Pipe Organ (1883), St. Luke's Anglican Church, Enmore Conservation |
Saint Lukes Anglican Church Enmore |
To carry out conservation works to the 1883 Wordsworth & Maskell pipe organ at St. Luke's Anglican Church in Enmore. |
Marrickville Council |
$30,000 |
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Puget Pipe Organ (1890), Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, Rose Bay, Stage 2
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The Trustees of The Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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To complete the conservation of the 1890 French Puget Pipe Organ at the Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart in Rose Bay.
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Woollahra Municipal Council
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$30,000
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J.W. Walker Pipe Organ (1877), St. Matthias' Anglican Church, Paddington Conservation |
St. Matthias Anglican Church Centennial Park |
To undertake conservation work to the 1877 J.W. Walker Pipe Organ at St. Matthias' Anglican Church in Paddington. |
City of Sydney |
$13,250 |
C.W. Leggo Pipe Organ (1926), All Saints Anglican Church, Murwillumbah Conservation |
All Saints Anglican Church Parish of Murwillumbah |
To undertake conservation works to the 1926 C.W. Leggo pipe organ in All Saints Anglican Church at Murwillumbah. |
Tweed Shire Council |
$41,750 |
Stained Glass works projects
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Project name
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Applicant
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Project purpose
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Local Government Area
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Approved funding
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church (1877), Boorowa, Stained Glass Windows (1880s), Conservation Stage 3
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Catholic Parish of St Patrick Boorowa
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To complete the conservation of the 1880s Lyon + Cottier stained glass windows in St. Patrick's Catholic Church at Boorowa.
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Boorowa Council
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$37,825
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Interpretation Program
5 projects totalling $77,650 are approved under the NSW Heritage Grants Interpretation Program.
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Project name
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Applicant
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Project purpose
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Local Government Area
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Approved funding
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Former Maitland Gaol (1826-1875), Year 4, Interpretation Female Wing and Cookhouse
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Maitland City Council
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To undertake an exploration of the Female Wing and Cookhouse at the 1826-1875 former Maitland Gaol site and interpret these buildings in a new levelled area.
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Maitland City Council
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$20,000
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Lady Denman Ferry (1912), Huskisson Interpretation
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Lady Denman Heritage Complex Huskisson Inc
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To create a display and interpretation area on the 1912 Lady Denman Ferry at Huskisson.
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Shoalhaven City Council
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$12,800
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Ben Chifley's House (1891), Bathurst, Interpretation DVD |
Bathurst Regional Council |
To produce a DVD to interpret the 1891 home of Ben and Elizabeth Chifley at Bathurst. |
Bathurst Regional Council |
$7,600 |
Fortress Sydney: a trail guide to Sydney's fortified coastline |
North Fort Museum |
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Regional |
$20,000 |
Port of Wentworth Interpretation |
Wentworth Shire Council |
To interpret the Port of Wentworth using three identified heritage themes. |
Wentworth Shire Council |
$17,250 |
Program 3 Community Strategic Products and Services Program
10 projects totalling $625,000 are approved under the NSW Heritage Grants Community Strategic Products and Services Program.
Project name |
Applicant |
Project purpose |
Local Government Area |
Approved funding |
Australian Institute of Architects Register of 20th Century Architecture and Heritage Program 2009-2011 |
Royal Australian Institue of Architects NSW Chapter |
To support best practice heritage management and architecture in NSW. |
State |
$73,000 |
Eview to the Home Front |
Museums and Galleries of NSW |
To develop an interactive website to provide information about heritage sites and collections related to WWI and WWII activities across NSW. |
State |
$27,000 |
NSW Archaeology On-Line |
University of Sydney |
To create an on-line digital archive of archaeological material, including text, pictorial, map and artefact material for use by the public, researchers and archaeologists. |
State |
$50,000 |
Great North Road (1826-1836) Promotion, Conservation and Management |
Convict Trail Project Inc |
To promote the convict-built Great North Road from Sydney to Newcastle as an open museum, manage it as a whole entity and undertake conservation works. |
Regional |
$60,000 |
National Trust Heritage Festival 2009-2011 |
National Trust of Australia (NSW) |
To build support, enjoyment and awareness for heritage conservation through facilitating the staging of hundreds of events across NSW in April each year by individuals, community groups, local and state government, schools and businesses. |
State |
$200,000 |
National Trust Quarterly Magazine 2009-2010 |
National Trust of Australia (NSW) |
To produce a quarterly colour magazine which aims to increase community knowledge, promote an understanding of the value of heritage and encourage the community to care for its heritage to ensure that heritage is sustainably managed into the future. |
State |
$46,000 (for 2009-10) |
National Trust Heritage Web-based Advocacy Service 2009-2011 |
National Trust of Australia (NSW) |
To provide advice and support to protect places of historic, social, scientific or scenic significance which may be under threat of demolition, destruction or unsympathetic development. |
State |
$60,000 |
National Trust Cemeteries Conservation Advisory Service 2009-2011 |
National Trust of Australia (NSW) |
To provide practical advice on cemetery conservation, including technical aspects, conservation principles, legal, regulatory and planning matters and undertaking research. |
State |
$39,000 |
KABC (NSW) Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Heritage Awards 2010 & 2011 |
Keep Australia Beautiful Council (NSW) |
To provide heritage awards under the NSW Sustainable Communities Tidy Towns program administered by the Keep Australia Beautiful Council (NSW) for 2010 & 2011 |
State |
$50,000 |
KABC (NSW) Sustainable Cities Heritage Awards 2010 & 2011 |
Keep Australia Beautiful Council (NSW) |
To provide heritage awards under the NSW Sustainable Cities program administered by the Keep Australia Beautiful Council (NSW) for 2010 & 2011 |
State |
$20,000 |
Program 5 Special Program for Major Cultural and Community Heritage Buildings
8 projects totalling $564,300 are approved under the NSW Heritage Grants Special Program for Major Cultural and Community Heritage Buildings Program.
Community managed special building projects
Project name |
Applicant |
Project purpose |
Local Government Area |
Approved funding |
Trades Hall (1898-1905), Broken Hill, Year 4, Supper Room Ceiling Repair |
Board of Trustees Broken Hill Trades Hall |
To carry out extensive and urgent fumigation and repairs to the ceiling, roof structure and flooring of the Supper Room of the 1905 Trades Hall at Broken Hill. |
Broken Hill City Council |
$54,300 |
Greek Atlas League Hall, Former Marrickville Town Hall, Illawarra Road, Conservation and Amenities |
Atlas Hall Pty Ltd |
To carry out conservation works and To provide amenities at the former Marrickville Town Hall in Illawarra Road, To provide a cultural and community centre for the Greek Atlas League. |
Marrickville Council |
$60,000 |
Local Government managed special building projects
Project name |
Applicant |
Project purpose |
Local Government Area |
Approved funding |
Bondi Surf Pavilion, Bondi Beach, Theatre Conservation |
Waverley Council |
To undertake conservation work in and around the Theatre at the Bondi Surf Pavilion. |
Waverley Council |
$75,000 |
Lawson Community Hall, former Mechanics Institute, (1903-1911), Conservation and Adaptive Re-use |
Blue Mountains City Council |
To carry out conservation and adaptive re-use works to the 1903-1911 former Mechanics Institute at Lawson for use as a community hall. |
Blue Mountains City Council |
$75,000 |
Parramatta Town Hall (1881-1913), Fire Detection and Smoke Exhaust System |
Parramatta City Council |
To install fire detection and smoke exhaust systems into the 1881-1913 Parramatta Town Hall. |
Parramatta City Council |
$75,000 |
Lockhart Showground Grandstand, (c.1890) Urgent Structural Repairs |
Lockhart Shire Council |
To carry out urgent structural repairs to the c.1890 Showground Grandstand at Lockhart to enable continued use. |
Lockhart Shire Council |
$75,000 |
Royal Theatre (1930), and Adjoining Open Air Theatre (1913), Quirindi, Upgrade to BCA and Conservation |
Liverpool Plains Shire Council |
To undertake works to the 1930 Royal Theatre and adjoining 1913 Open Air Theatre at Quirindi in use until 2006, to comply with BCA requirements and to enable use for cinema, theatre and performing arts. |
Liverpool Plains Shire Council |
$75,000 |
Privately-owned special building projects (commercial & residential)
Project name |
Applicant |
Project purpose |
Local Government Area |
Approved funding |
Saraton Theatre (1925-1940), Grafton, Conservation Stage 2 |
Notaras Bros Entertainment Pty Ltd |
To undertake further conservation work to the 1925-1940 Saraton Theatre at Grafton. |
Clarence Valley Council |
$75,000 |
Previously Funded Projects
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