Local Heritage Grants 2024/25: Funding Now Available

Published on 24 July 2024

Leeton Shire Council is pleased to announce the opening of the Local Heritage Fund for the 2024/25 financial year. This fund is designed to assist owners and lessees of significant land or heritage buildings with financial support for heritage projects.

Funding is available for a variety of work projects, including:

• Repair or replacement of heritage façade details;
• Painting of external facades;
• Mandatory Building Code of Australia (BCA) works;
• Installation of sympathetic advertising signage.

Chairman of the Leeton Shire Heritage Committee, Cr George Weston, emphasised the importance of preserving our heritage assets.

"Our heritage buildings are vital to the cultural and historical fabric of Leeton Shire. By preserving these structures, we not only honour our past but also enhance the character and charm of our towns and villages for years to come," he said.

Projects will be assessed based on the following selection criteria:

• Public benefit;
• Sustainable long-term heritage benefits;
• Public enjoyment;
• Alignment with Council priorities;
• Capacity and commitment to undertake the project;
• Value for money and cost effectiveness.

Applications close on Friday, 30 August 2024.

For further enquiries and to apply, please click here or contact Francois Van Der Berg at Leeton Shire Council via email to francoisv@leeton.nsw.gov.au or by phoning 0419 536 275.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Francois Van Der Berg
Manager Planning, Building & Health
T. (02) 6953 0911
E. francoisv@leeton.nsw.gov.au