Council announces Project Advisory Group for Castlemaine Heritage Study

A Project Advisory Group has been appointed to oversee the Castlemaine Heritage Study.

The Project Advisory Group is made up of six community members with a diverse set of skills and experience, including architecture, history, heritage and archaeology.

The group will represent the wider community and work with Council over the various stages of this long-term study.

Council congratulates and thanks the following members:

• Donne Fearne
• Kelly Ann Blake
• Luke Stokes
• David Bannear
• Robyn Ballinger
• Giselle Harris

The group will work to:

• Assist with research and give advice on relevant heritage matters
• Help identify emerging heritage-related issues that may impact the project
• Participate in workshops, meetings and other activities as required.

The group is chaired by Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Mayor, Cr Rosie Annear, who said that the Community Reference Group is an invaluable part of the Castlemaine Heritage Study.

“Castlemaine’s heritage is a big part of the town’s identity,” said Mayor Annear.

“We’re lucky to have engaged and expert community members who are dedicated to protecting its heritage.”

“As the shire grows and develops, we want to ensure that we can both meet housing needs as well as protect heritage places that are important to the community.”