Grants for work on heritage buildings

Two heritage buildings in Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, have received funding under the latest round of Central Coast Council's 2017-18 Community Support, Heritage and Place Activation Grant Programs.

Ms Naomi Wilkie applied for funding for the old Noonans Store at 8 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, and her application was successful.

Council has agreed to provide $1100 funding to complete "necessary works to remove incongruent materials as the first stage of restorative works".

"Works are to be undertaken to Council asbestos removal guidelines."

The funding is conditional upon receipt and provision of a road occupancy licence.

The second property to receive funding was for the building known as Alecia Tea Rooms at 18 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy.

Mr Jorge Rua received a Heritage Grant of $2403 for repainting.

According to Council's funding recommendations: "The building is an attractive inclusion in the streetscape and graffiti has defaced its appearance.

"The repainting work will match existing colours and return the building to its former glory.

"High pressure cleaning must not be performed, gentle cleaning recommended," the funding recommendations said.

SOURCE:

Central Coast Council agenda 3.13, 28 May 2018