The City of Greater Bendigo is inviting community feedback on the draft findings from Stage 1 of the Quarry Hill Heritage Study project.
The draft Quarry Hill Heritage Study Stage 1 Volume 1: Findings and Recommendations identifies places that may be significant to Quarry Hill’s history.
The study also reviews existing Heritage Overlay areas, with a focus on identifying potential ‘post-Edwardian’ and post-war sites that may have been overlooked in previous studies that tended to focus on earlier history.
A draft Quarry Hill Heritage Study Stage 1 Volume 2: Chronological History, has also been developed and released. This report details the history of Quarry Hill and highlights key events, buildings, and places that have shaped the area.
Both draft reports have been developed with community input, including shared stories, photos, and documents that explore the Quarry Hill’s rich heritage, character, mining history, community spirit, and settlement.
Manager Strategic Planning Anthony Petherbridge said both draft documents were now open for public comment.
“Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Stage 1 of this project so far to help us better understand Quarry Hill’s rich history, character, and heritage,” Mr Petherbridge said.
“These draft documents outline potential places of heritage significance and incorporate information shared by the community to help fill historical gaps.
“You are now invited to review the draft reports and provide feedback on both before they are finalised and considered for adoption at a future Council meeting. This is to ensure the content captures the key findings that reflect Quarry Hill’s unique heritage.
“These documents are important as they will help guide the development of stage 2 of the heritage study for Quarry Hill to protect and celebrate significant places for future generations.
“Feedback on the draft documents can be provided via the City’s Let’s Talk Greater Bendigo website."
Feedback is open until Monday October 20.
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