Maribyrnong council has drafted a new plan for managing the city’s heritage for the next ten years.
Council said this will ensure the history is understood and conserved for future generations.
In addition to conserving the heritage, council said the draft plan places a greater focus on addressing knowledge gaps to better understand and protect diverse cultures and histories, adapting heritage places for climate resilience, providing sustainable heritage buildings and places for people to live, work and enjoy, and exploring contemporary methods and emerging technologies to raise awareness and appreciation of the city’s heritage and create experiences that connect with the stories of place.
Mayor Cuc Lam said council recognises heritage is at the heart of the community’s identity.
“During engagement there was an overall sense of comfort with the proposed heritage opportunities and each of the individual heritage opportunities received strong community support,” she said.
“But we also recognise the community desire for council to take a stronger stance in safeguarding heritage assets for the future, and have taken that on board.”
Council said the draft strategy outlines seven key objectives including: appropriate protection and adaptation of our heritage places and streetscapes to ensure our distinctive history remains prominent; building community understanding of Maribyrnong’s rich and diverse history and heritage; and encouraging active community participation in its conservation and appreciation.
Feedback closes Sunday, May 19.
Details: yourcityyourvoice.com.au/heritage
