Heritage grants are now available for projects to help restore historical buildings. This year’s priority area is the Maclean and Yamba area including Ashby, Brushgrove, Chatsworth Island, Harwood, Iluka, Lawrence, Tullymorgan, Palmers Island and the surrounding rural areas. Owners of heritage properties are invited to apply.

Clarence Valley Council’s Senior Strategic Planner, Deborah Wray says, “Anyone who wants to undertake a project to restore their heritage building can apply for a grant up to $2000. Grants will require dollar for dollar matching contribution by the owner subject to available budget.”

“This fund can assist people to repair original timber windows or balustrades or reinstating a fence to its original design. In addition, anyone thinking of painting in an authentic heritage colour scheme or even providing some interpretive information about the heritage story of their building or site can apply,” said Ms Wray.

In addition, at least one trade quote and photos of the project is required with the submission. Any interesting historical information which may also enhance the application should also be submitted.

Applications from other parts of the Clarence Valley can be submitted; however, allocation to this year’s priority area will occur first.

For more information go to www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/heritagegrants, or if you need assistance in completing the online form contact Council on 02 66430200.

The closing date for applications is 15 August 2020.