Council welcomes new Heritage Advisory Committee members

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An architect, managers of two museums and historians have been appointed to the Fraser Coast Heritage Advisory Committee.

“The committee provides advice and recommendations to Council on heritage matters for the Fraser Coast,” Mayor George Seymour said.

“The committee also helps Council administer the new 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.”

The new members are:

  • Ms Marian Graham;
  • Mr Ken Brooks;
  • Dr Rae Norris;
  • Mr Ken Ashford;
  • Mr John Andersen;
  • Ms Lisa Stewart, and;
  • Mr Brian Kelleher.

The 10 member committee includes two Councillors -Mayor George Seymour and Cr David Lewis.

“We welcome the new committee and look forward to working with them to preserve and enhance our heritage and historic sites,” he said.