Concerns were raised by a council committee late last year about the breadth of funding provided for the $250,000 review of Launceston’s local heritage, documents show.
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The work – centred around reviewing the list of local heritage places and proposed heritage precincts – has been allocated $50,000 over the next five years by the City of Launceston council.
However, at a meeting in October last year, the Launceston Heritage Advisory Committee thought the funding provided “may not be sufficient”.
This could lead to the review not being completed at an “adequate level” or progressing “at a rate which is expected by some parts of the community”, the committee noted.
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“It was agreed that following the local government elections, a report should be presented to the new Council, seeking their views on the level of resources provided for heritage protection and promotion for the City and how any additional funding may be sought.”
Though the makeup of the committee shifted after local government elections in October, the situation had not, said Councillor Hugh McKenzie – though not due to a lack of “will or desire”.
Cr McKenzie said heritage was a “great city activation tool” and the new committee would take the issue back to the council.
“It’s still progressing, it’s just something that hasn’t progressed yet because of the new council coming on board. It’s one that probably hasn’t hit the highlight reel yet.”
The committee will meet again in February. It has an advisory capacity only.
City of Launceston general manager Michael Stretton said the council placed “great value” on the heritage significance of properties in the city.
“We’re in the process of conducting a five-year review of the local heritage list with a view to introducing some defined heritage precincts across the city,” Mr Stretton said.
“This will involve public consultation to ensure all relevant views are captured. The project is on track, with the first of five stages nearing completion.”
“The work started late last year and is being appropriately resourced through the council's planning department. We'll have more to say about the project in coming months.”
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Matt Dennien
Matt Dennien is a journalist at The Examiner, based in Launceston. Contact him via email at matt.dennien@examiner.com.au, or more securely via Signal on +61 437 672 994.
Matt Dennien is a journalist at The Examiner, based in Launceston. Contact him via email at matt.dennien@examiner.com.au, or more securely via Signal on +61 437 672 994.
