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Heritage Funding

The aim of the fund is to provide funding assistance to owners of historic properties to undertake research or conservation works on the properties.  The overall aim being, to encourage conservation of the heritage values of the area and to stimulate restoration.

Who may apply?

Owners or occupiers, of heritage buildings or places within Parkes Shire.  If you are not the owner, you must have the permission of the owner to apply for the grant.

What will be funded?

Projects which involve the repair, maintenance or reinstatement of missing items on heritage structures within Parkes Shire.  Such projects can include the repainting or repairing of houses, shops, verandahs, fences or other structures.  Projects can include reroofing, repairs to gutters, woodwork, brickwork etc., or any repairs which will protect the building or contribute to its structural stability or integrity.

Which projects won’t be funded?

Funding will generally not be provided for the following projects:

• where assistance is reasonably available from another source;
• where substantial assistance has previously been provided;
• where the applicant has yet to complete other projects assisted by this fund or other Council funding;
• purchase of a building, site or moveable item;
• a new addition to a heritage building;
• addition of new internal fittings such as a kitchen or bathroom;
• the relocation of a heritage building or work on a relocated heritage building;
• work on a government owned building still used for a government purposes.

Guidelines

The following guidelines apply:

1. Council must approve all scheduled work prior to the commencement of the project.  Council’s Heritage Advisor must meet with each applicant and discuss the proposed project.  The Heritage Advisor will advise Council on the suitability of the project.
2. Once approved, the project must commence within three months of acceptance of the funding by the applicant and be completed by 1 May 2009.
3. The approval of the owner of the property must be obtained before applying for funding.
4. Any other necessary building, development or other approvals must be obtained before commencing the project.
5. The funding will be provided once the project has been completed.
6. Applications must be made on the attached form.  The application must be signed, indicating the applicant's acceptance of the conditions outlined above.

Assessment Criteria

The following matters will be taken into account by Council when assessing the priority of your application.  Please note that it is not necessary for your project to meet all of these criteria:

1. The property, building or structure against which the funding will be applied must be an item of heritage significance.  Preference will be given to a listed item or to where an applicant shows a willingness to list the item.
2. Applicants must demonstrate that they have the necessary finance to undertake the approved works.
3. Applicants must demonstrate that they are aware of the necessary approvals to be obtained.
4. Projects which clearly complement broader conservation objectives, eg projects which implement key findings of heritage studies or projects in designated heritage main street or conservation areas.
5. Projects which would encourage the conservation of other heritage items.
6. Projects of demonstrated heritage value to the community where the item concerned will appear on many heritage lists, eg, the restoration of an important local heritage house.
7. Projects which are highly visible to the public, eg, the replacement of a verandah to a building in a main street.
8. Projects which have high public accessibility, eg. a local museum, Church or a private home which is open to the public several times a year.
9. Projects which are in an area which has received little or no funding, or projects involving aspects of heritage which have received little or no funding, eg, historic gardens.
10. Urgent projects to avert a threat to a heritage item.

How to apply

Applications are called for and received in May each year.  Persons seeking financial assistance are required to complete an application form which can be downloaded from the bottom of this page.

Applicants are encouraged to provide as much information as possible to best support there submission.

Council’s Acting Heritage Advisor, who is based in Sydney, is Ms Tracy Appel who can be contacted on (02) 9799 6000.  The Heritage Advisor visits Parkes on a regular basis.  Please contact Mr  Andrew McIntyre on (02) 6861 2373 should you wish to make an appointment with Council’s Heritage Advisor. 

Before submitting an application you must meet with Council’s Heritage Advisor to discuss your proposed project.

Applications for funding assistance must be forwarded no later than 4.00pm Friday, 5 June 2009 to:

Contact details
Andrew McIntyre
02 68612373 (ph)
02 68623946 (fax)
council@parkes.nsw.gov.au

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