Heritage Assistance Grants

MEDIA RELEASE 20 February 2020

Council is inviting applications for small grants to assist local property owners and community groups to restore, repair, promote and interpret the region’s heritage.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said built heritage helps to tell the stories from the past and provide insights into important people and events.

“It informs us about our cultural history and connects us with our past and gives our community a sense of identity. It is important that we maintain and conserve this part of our history,” he said.

The Bathurst Region Heritage Fund provides small grants for the repair and maintenance of older buildings in the region. The program is supported by the NSW Heritage Branch of the Office of Environment and Heritage.

The Bathurst CBD Main Street Improvement Fund provides small grants to assist property owners and tenants to improve, repair and maintain buildings within the Bathurst CBD.

The Bathurst Region Interpretation Fund provides small grants for the preparation of Conservation Management Plans, historic publications and interpretation projects to promote and interpret the region’s history.

All applications close Friday 29 May 2020.

For more information or to apply visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. For more information, phone.

Heritage Advisory Service

Council offers a free Heritage Advisory Service that operates on a fortnightly basis.

Council’s Heritage Advisor and Senior Heritage Planner can meet with you on site to discuss maintenance, development options and provide advice on signage and colour schemes. Please contact Council on 6333 6211 to make an appointment.

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Media contact: Media Officer