01-07-2025
Newcastle sites receive state's largest ever heritage grants
Newcastle Post Office and the Victoria Theatre have each been awarded a $1 million grant aimed at preserving the heritage of the state significant sites.
The two projects have received a major Activating State Heritage Grant - the largest grants ever awarded under the decades-long program.
It is aimed at helping the post office and the theatre re-open their doors to the public, reinstating them as cornerstone attractions in Newcastle.
The grants are part of a record $8.65 million awarded to 140 recipients to boost the protection and restoration of heritage sites across NSW, under the 2025-27 NSW Heritage Grants Program.
Other recipients include Maitland Town Hall, Birubi Point Aboriginal Place and East Maitland's Glebe Cemetery.
The state government has increased the total investment by $2.65 million from the previous round.
Almost 90 councils will also receive $25,000 to fund heritage initiatives at the local level.
Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe said the government wanted to preserve "the historic places that matter the most - whether it is iconic buildings, local landmarks or sites of deep Aboriginal cultural significance".
"Our many and diverse heritage places tell the stories of NSW," she said. "These grants will help ensure these special places are restored and protected for more people to enjoy.
"These heritage sites will also be a drawcard for visitors and beacons for local communities into the future."
Newcastle Post Office and the Victoria Theatre have each been awarded a $1 million grant aimed at preserving the heritage of the state significant sites.
The two projects have received a major Activating State Heritage Grant - the largest grants ever awarded under the decades-long program.
It is aimed at helping the post office and the theatre re-open their doors to the public, reinstating them as cornerstone attractions in Newcastle.
The grants are part of a record $8.65 million awarded to 140 recipients to boost the protection and restoration of heritage sites across NSW, under the 2025-27 NSW Heritage Grants Program.
Other recipients include Maitland Town Hall, Birubi Point Aboriginal Place and East Maitland's Glebe Cemetery.
The state government has increased the total investment by $2.65 million from the previous round.
Almost 90 councils will also receive $25,000 to fund heritage initiatives at the local level.
Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe said the government wanted to preserve "the historic places that matter the most - whether it is iconic buildings, local landmarks or sites of deep Aboriginal cultural significance".
"Our many and diverse heritage places tell the stories of NSW," she said. "These grants will help ensure these special places are restored and protected for more people to enjoy.
"These heritage sites will also be a drawcard for visitors and beacons for local communities into the future."
Newcastle Post Office and the Victoria Theatre have each been awarded a $1 million grant aimed at preserving the heritage of the state significant sites.
The two projects have received a major Activating State Heritage Grant - the largest grants ever awarded under the decades-long program.
It is aimed at helping the post office and the theatre re-open their doors to the public, reinstating them as cornerstone attractions in Newcastle.
The grants are part of a record $8.65 million awarded to 140 recipients to boost the protection and restoration of heritage sites across NSW, under the 2025-27 NSW Heritage Grants Program.
Other recipients include Maitland Town Hall, Birubi Point Aboriginal Place and East Maitland's Glebe Cemetery.
The state government has increased the total investment by $2.65 million from the previous round.
Almost 90 councils will also receive $25,000 to fund heritage initiatives at the local level.
Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe said the government wanted to preserve "the historic places that matter the most - whether it is iconic buildings, local landmarks or sites of deep Aboriginal cultural significance".
"Our many and diverse heritage places tell the stories of NSW," she said. "These grants will help ensure these special places are restored and protected for more people to enjoy.
"These heritage sites will also be a drawcard for visitors and beacons for local communities into the future."
Newcastle Post Office and the Victoria Theatre have each been awarded a $1 million grant aimed at preserving the heritage of the state significant sites.
The two projects have received a major Activating State Heritage Grant - the largest grants ever awarded under the decades-long program.
It is aimed at helping the post office and the theatre re-open their doors to the public, reinstating them as cornerstone attractions in Newcastle.
The grants are part of a record $8.65 million awarded to 140 recipients to boost the protection and restoration of heritage sites across NSW, under the 2025-27 NSW Heritage Grants Program.
Other recipients include Maitland Town Hall, Birubi Point Aboriginal Place and East Maitland's Glebe Cemetery.
The state government has increased the total investment by $2.65 million from the previous round.
Almost 90 councils will also receive $25,000 to fund heritage initiatives at the local level.
Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe said the government wanted to preserve "the historic places that matter the most - whether it is iconic buildings, local landmarks or sites of deep Aboriginal cultural significance".
"Our many and diverse heritage places tell the stories of NSW," she said. "These grants will help ensure these special places are restored and protected for more people to enjoy.
"These heritage sites will also be a drawcard for visitors and beacons for local communities into the future."
