the applicant's ability to demonstrate technical and financial responsibility with regard to the project, and demonstrated ability to complete the project by 31 March 2018; the degree to which the applicant is financially contributing to the project and/or their ability to quickly return borrowed heritage funds; projects which clearly complement broader conservation objectives, eg. projects which implement key findings of heritage studies or projects in designated heritage main street or conservation areas; projects which would encourage the conservation of other heritage items; projects of demonstrated heritage value to the community; commonly the item concerned will appear on many heritage lists: e.g. the restoration of an important local heritage house; projects which are highly visible to the public, e.g. the replacement of a verandah to a building in a main street location; projects which have high public accessibility, e.g. a local museum, church or a private home which is open to the public several times a year; projects which are in an area which has received little or no funding; projects involving aspects of heritage which have received little or no funding e.g. historic gardens; projects subject to conservation controls where the owner is able to show hardship arising from conservation work required to the item; and urgent projects to avert a threat to a heritage item. LEVEL OF FUNDING AVAILABLE It is proposed that the maximum level of funding per project will be limited to $2,000 however greater funding may be made if the circumstances warrant it. You will be required to provide at least matching finance for the projects. There will clearly be cases where you may yourself wish to contribute more to the project. TIMING OF PROJECTS From approval you will have until 31 March 2018 to complete your project. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO heritage advisor Firstly contact Council’s It is suggested that you set down the work you propose to do and then contact the heritage advisor to discuss the eligibility and other details of your project. This service is provided free of charge. The advisor will be able to assist you in making an application. If the project is too large the advisor may suggest you get the services of a conservation architect for the project. The heritage advisor is Mr Graham Wilson and you can make an appointment by ringing 02 6730 2350. Mr Wilson is generally available on the first Tuesday of each month for in house appointments.
the applicant's ability to demonstrate technical and financial responsibility with regard to the project, and demonstrated ability to complete the project by 31 March 2018; the degree to which the applicant is financially contributing to the project and/or their ability to quickly return borrowed heritage funds; projects which clearly complement broader conservation objectives, eg. projects which implement key findings of heritage studies or projects in designated heritage main street or conservation areas; projects which would encourage the conservation of other heritage items; projects of demonstrated heritage value to the community; commonly the item concerned will appear on many heritage lists: e.g. the restoration of an important local heritage house; projects which are highly visible to the public, e.g. the replacement of a verandah to a building in a main street location; projects which have high public accessibility, e.g. a local museum, church or a private home which is open to the public several times a year; projects which are in an area which has received little or no funding; projects involving aspects of heritage which have received little or no funding e.g. historic gardens; projects subject to conservation controls where the owner is able to show hardship arising from conservation work required to the item; and urgent projects to avert a threat to a heritage item. LEVEL OF FUNDING AVAILABLE It is proposed that the maximum level of funding per project will be limited to $2,000 however greater funding may be made if the circumstances warrant it. You will be required to provide at least matching finance for the projects. There will clearly be cases where you may yourself wish to contribute more to the project. TIMING OF PROJECTS From approval you will have until 31 March 2018 to complete your project. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO Firstly contact Council’s heritage advisor It is suggested that you set down the work you propose to do and then contact the heritage advisor to discuss the eligibility and other details of your project. This service is provided free of charge. The advisor will be able to assist you in making an application. If the project is too large the advisor may suggest you get the services of a conservation architect for the project. The heritage advisor is Mr Graham Wilson and you can make an appointment by ringing 02 6730 2350. Mr Wilson is generally available on the first Tuesday of each month for in house appointments.