The shingled roof of Henry Kendall Cottage at West Gosford is to receive a $10,000 makeover thanks to the latest round of grants through Central Coast Council’s 2019-20 Heritage Grants program.
Brisbane Water Historical Society, which operates the museum, is one of eight recipients to share in $65,100 funding under the program, which aims to preserve some of the Coast’s historic and culturally significant sites for future generations.
The program provides a maximum allocation of $10,000 per application, in combined funding and in-kind Council services and is announced twice a year.
Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said it was important to preserve the history of the Central Coast, which adds to the region’s character.
“These funds will go to good use whether it is to produce resources for the community to enjoy or to conserve infrastructure and make the buildings safe,” Cr Matthews said.
“I encourage eligible groups to consider applying for future Heritage Grant Programs with the first one for the 2020-21 Financial Year opening in August.”
Other projects to receive funding in the latest round of grants include: Lerida House (Narara), Central Coast ARAMFI, educational book documenting the heritage significance of Lerida, $10,000; Former Grafting Shed/Administration Building (Narara Ecovillage), second stage of works in the Conservation Management plan, $10,000; Yarramalong School of Arts, repairs to external timber cladding, windowsill, disabled ramp and handrail, $10,000; Scandrett’s Boatshed (Davistown), repairs to wharf and mooring poles following natural disaster, $10,000; Central Coast Conservatorium of Music Renovation, preparation of Conservation Management Plan, $10,000; The Gunyah, replace and repair weatherboards due to decay and address water damage to timber frame, $4,400; and Noonan’s Store (Woy Woy), removal of asbestos on awning as part of verandah restoration works, $1,100.
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Agenda item 2.4
Central Coast Council meeting, May 25
Central Coast Council highlights, May 26