Built Heritage Strategy delivers on key actions and initiatives during first year of implementation

The Built Heritage Strategy – which has been in operation for one year – has delivered on the following initiatives, including, but not limited to:

• Council staff writing to all Parliamentarians and the Local Government Association to express support for a Private Members Bill to legislate to protect State Heritage Places from neglect
• Bluestone kerbing being conserved in various street upgrades and maintenance
• The Council’s Heritage Advisor providing specialist heritage architectural advice and services in 110 meetings or phone interactions with citizens
• Council staff writing to the State Planning Commission about the need for more nuanced policy about height criteria affecting Historic Areas, and height and setback criteria for development fronting The Parade in Norwood
• Council staff preparing and presenting a detailed submission to the Expert Panel on Planning System Review
• Continuing to liaise with various Residents Associations
• Preparing advice to the South Australian Heritage Council expressing support for listing Dr Kents Paddock (Kent Town) as a State Heritage Place.

“The Council’s role in supporting the retention of buildings and places of heritage value strongly aligns with one of the key objectives of the Council, which is to protect and enhance the City’s valued built form and character.”

To read the Strategy, visit: www.npsp.sa.gov.au: Built Heritage Strategy