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Posted on Tuesday 10th of December, 2024,
Greater Shepparton City Council, in partnership with the Greater Shepparton Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) has successfully completed the installation of 62 heritage plaques across the region.
In Summary
The plaques aim to celebrate and acknowledge the rich history of buildings and structures in Byrneside, Cashel, Dookie, Katandra West, Merrigum, Mooroopna, Mooroopna North, Murchison, Murchison East, Shepparton, Tallygaroopna, Tatura, Toolamba and Undera.
This milestone is the result of work that began in March 2021, when members of the HAC Signage Committee recognised a gap in the acknowledgment of heritage buildings within the municipality compared to other regions.
Heritage takes many forms, encompassing buildings, landscapes, gardens, archaeological sites, objects, and sacred and religious places. The plaques offer a highly visible way to celebrate Greater Shepparton’s diverse historic environment, highlighting the importance of these places in shaping the region’s identity.
Each plaque is equipped with a QR code, enabling ongoing contributions to the project. These codes allow the addition and sharing of information, storytelling, graphics, images, maps, and more, ensuring the heritage plaques remain a dynamic and evolving resource.
Councillor, Fern Summer, highlighted the great achievement of installing the 62 plaques.
“Heritage is more than a connection to the past, it is a reflection of our history, our present, and our future, showing how our communities have evolved over time,” she said.
“The completion of this project is a fantastic achievement. It is great to see our heritage recognised and celebrated, and I encourage our community to visit these plaques, share their stories and suggest new locations to continue this legacy.”
The Greater Shepparton Heritage Advisory Committee invites the community to get involved by contributing historically inclusive stories and nominating potential sites for future heritage plaques. This collaboration ensures that Greater Shepparton’s history continues to be recognised, preserved, and celebrated for generations to come.
To share your stories and suggest a new location, please call Council on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au
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