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Funding now available for Heritage Interpretive Signage

Interpretative signage is an effective and visible way of celebrating Greater Shepparton’s historical and cultural built and natural environment. The funding program aims to achieve this, while also increasing public awareness and understanding of these places in Greater Shepparton.

Community groups and organisations are eligible to apply for funding to establish an interpretive sign for places of local heritage significance. Funding is for 50 per cent of the total cost of works, with up to $5,000 available on a $1 for $1 basis.

For a proposal to be eligible for funding, the proposed signage must relate to a place or object within Greater Shepparton and be within the Heritage Overlay of the Greater Shepparton Planning Scheme, or listed as a place of significance in the Victorian Heritage Register.

Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali encouraged members of community groups or local organisations to consider applying for the program.

“Our region is home to many places of heritage significance and importance. Many of these sites are buildings and structures which are regularly visited by tourists to the region,” he said.

“Installing signage increases both the community and visitor’s sense of awareness and knowledge of the culture and history of the place. Signage can play an important role in preserving these places and involving future generations in its history.”

Further information, including the eligibility criteria and a copy of the Greater Shepparton Heritage Interpretive Signage Guidelines, 2022 can be found online on Council’s funding page here.

The closing date for applications is Friday 28 April 2023.