The aim of the fund is to provide financial assistance to owners of historic properties or within conservation areas to undertake conservation works on their properties. The overall aim being, to encourage conservation of the heritage values of the area and to stimulate restoration.
The program applies to rural, village and town places, including private, public and commercial properties. Weddin Shire's heritage values include occupied buildings, outbuildings, industrial structures, ruins, cultural landscapes and significant trees, mining sites, fences, streetscapes and views.
Successful applicants will be reimbursed up to 50% of the cost of conservation. This amount is payable only on completion of the works. These grants applications are available around June each year.
Please contact the Environmental Services Department at the Shire Office for further information.
Applications for the 2019/2020 Local Heritage Assistance Grants are now open click here to download application.
To view guidelines for funding click here. Applications close - Monday 29 July 2019.
