Whanganui District Council - Heritage Grant Fund

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Whanganui District Council

Provides financial assistance to building owners to undertake heritage enhancement work on heritage buildings listed in the District Plan or those with exceptional circumstances.

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Grant Range

up to 50% of total project cost for projects over $15,000, up to 80% for projects under $15,000

What they fund

restoration of original featuresparapet reinstatementverandahs - new or alteredpainting in heritage coloursexternal lightingremoval of redundant signageprofessional advice relating to seismic and fire upgrade

Who can apply

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What they won't fund

works not appreciable from the public domainworks that do not preserve or enhance the valued historic character of the heritage buildingadditions and extensions to heritage buildingsrepairs and maintenance, for example, damp proofing, gutter replacementinternal worksphysical seismic strengthening worksnew signage

What they care about

The Heritage Grant Fund provides financial assistance to building owners to undertake heritage enhancement work, focusing on external works that enhance the historic value of heritage buildings listed in the District Plan.

Application structure

Eligible Projects

Projects may include restoration of original features, parapet reinstatement, verandahs (new or altered), painting in heritage colours, external lighting, removal of redundant signage, professional advice relating to seismic and fire upgrade.

Ineligible Projects

Works not appreciable from the public domain, works that do not preserve or enhance the valued historic character of the heritage building, additions and extensions to heritage buildings, repairs and maintenance, internal works, physical seismic strengthening works, new signage.

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