Four of Fraser Coast’s oldest

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Fraser Coast heritage properties will be restored, with the works costing over $27,000 to the four buildings.

Four of the Fraser Coast’s oldest properties are in for makeovers.

The four property restorations will cost about $27,000 in total, with the Fraser Coast council supplying the funds through grants announced under round two of the 2020/21 Fraser Coast Heritage and Character Incentive Scheme.

To maintain character of local streetscapes and heritage value, works will include painting and minor repairs.

Brooklyn House located at 23 William Street, Howard is one of the properties which will be getting revamped.

There are two properties on Maryborough’s Kent Street receiving works.

External painting will be done on 373 Kent Street in Maryborough, costing about $10,000, while 374 Kent Street in Maryborough will have aluminium windows replaced with timber joinery, costing $3,045.

The other two properties are in Howard.

Work will be carried out on a fence and gate at Brooklyn House at 23 William Street, costing $1,993, while external painting and minor repairs will happen at Van Cootens Howard Drapery at 71 Steley Street, costing $8,945.50.

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the works were being done to “ keep (and) respect” the local heritage and he hoped it would “encourage building owners to preserve and enhance the region’s heritage and character.”

“The Fraser Coast has a number of heritage buildings and places that tell the rich history of the region and that we want to ... pass (them) on to future generations,” he said.

For more on Fraser Coast’s heritage, visit here.