The grants program was launched in 2017, in association with the Greater Shepparton Heritage Advisory Committee, to promote conservation works that improve the physical security or appearance of a place, whilst being respectful of a place’s significance.
This program is the first of its kind to be undertaken independently by a council in regional Victoria. Following the exceptional success of the 2017/2018 grant round, Council expanded the program’s budget for 2018/2019.
The 17 applications received between 22 August and 8 October 2018 were of extremely high quality.
In accordance with the Heritage Grants Guidelines, a Judging Panel was formed to assess the applications and provide recommendations to Council. Eligible works included conservation, restoration and/or reconstruction that contributes to the significance of the place and ideally involve works that are visible from a public place or improve a building or structure’s external appearance.
Council thanks all of the applicants for their efforts in the preparation of their applications, and for their work to enhance, protect and conserve these significant buildings across the Municipality.
More information on the Heritage Grants Program is available here.
Enquiries regarding feedback on applications may be directed to the Council’s Building and Planning Department on 03 5832 9730.
