Join the Fraser Coast Heritage Advisory Committee

Fraser Coast residents interested in the conservation and management of the region’s cultural heritage are encouraged to nominate for the Heritage Advisory Committee.

Mayor George Seymour said the two-year term of the current committee had come to an end and Council was now seeking expressions of interest for the new committee, which provides advice and recommendations to Council on cultural heritage issues.

“There are many magnificent heritage buildings and sites across the region and having locals with a love and passion for history on the committee means we can be proactive in saving and safeguarding these sites for future generations,” he said.

“Our historical sites are a part of our heritage and help create a sense of place, a sense of belonging and give us the character that is the Fraser Coast.

“The committee has helped Council administer the Fraser Coast Heritage Incentive Scheme under which we offer grants of up to $10,000 for owners of heritage properties to conserve and enhance their properties and streetscapes and had input into the review of the current town plan.

“Nominations for the new committee are open now via Council’s Engagement Hub and we encourage interested residents to view the terms of reference and fill out a nomination form before Thursday 8 September 2022.”

The Heritage Advisory Committee comprises 10 members with equal voting rights including two Councillors appointed by Council (one is Chairperson) and 8 members of the community appointed to represent the geographic areas of the Fraser Coast and the various groups of the community who have a strong interest in heritage. 

The appointment to the voluntary committee is for a period of two years, with the committee meeting a minimum of four times a year.

For more information, including nomination forms, go to Council’s Engagement Hub website - https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/heritage-advisory-committee