Mount Alexander Shire Council has recently appointed a Project Advisory Group to oversee the Castlemaine Heritage Study.
The study aims to identify, assess and protect places and objects that are significant to the history and development of the shire and Victoria.
The Project Advisory Group is made up of six community members with a diverse set of skills and experience, including architecture, history, heritage and archaeology. The group will represent the wider community and work with Council over the various stages of this long-term study.
Council congratulates and thanks the following members who have been appointed to the group, and is looking forward to working with them.
• Donne Fearne
• Kelly Ann Blake
• Luke Stokes
• David Bannear
• Robyn Ballinger
• Giselle Harris
The group will meet to at key milestones, and will review key materials and documents. Their overall objective is to:
• Assist with research and give advice on relevant heritage matters
• Help identify emerging heritage-related issues that may impact the project
• Participate in workshops, meetings and other activities as required.
The group is chaired by Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Mayor, Cr Rosie Annear, who said that the Community Reference Group is an invaluable part of the Castlemaine Heritage Study.
“Castlemaine’s heritage is a big part of the town’s identity,” said Mayor Annear.
“We’re lucky to have engaged and expert community members who are dedicated to protecting its heritage.”
“As the shire grows and develops, we want to ensure that we can both meet housing needs as well as protect heritage places that are important to the community.”
For more information about the Castlemaine Heritage Study visit www.shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/castlemaine-heritage-study.