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Council grants building a safer future for the capital
Thursday 3 May
The Council’s Grants
Subcommittee approved over $500,000 of funding towards
seismic strengthening work and conservation of 16 historic
buildings around the capital through the Built Heritage Incentive Fund (BHIF)
today.
The BHIF supports owners with the conservation and
seismic strengthening of heritage buildings – which ticks
the boxes as far as Our 10-Year-Plan is concerned according
to Mayor Justin Lester.
“This project combines with a number of others to support our resilience and environmental objectives, which we are currently encouraging public feedback on. Based on submissions to date, resilience and environment is already a priority Wellingtonians want tackled first.”
The 16 buildings have been allocated funding as they fit the criteria in improving our core infrastructure and future proofing our city, says Infrastructure and Sustainability portfolio leader Councillor Iona Pannett.
“The Built Heritage Incentive Fund is integral to making our heritage buildings stronger and safer, and so further protecting the public. It’s important to preserve these buildings as they are part of our history, our identity, and our culture – and when they go, we can’t get them back.
“They’re also a draw card for tourism, support the construction and renovation industries, and they appeal to businesses that appreciate the architectural merit, gravitas, and charm an historic building can provide their organisation,” she adds.
As Chair of the Grants Subcommittee, Sarah Free is pleased with the number of applications for this round.
“This round has seen the most applications to the fund that we have ever had, which is fantastic. If anyone does have a heritage building that needs work they should feel free to contact Council’s heritage team for advice and to see whether we can assist with a grant.”
Buildings benefitting from the fund are:
| Project | Amount allocated |
| Former Plumbers Building -124 Wakefield Street | $25,000 |
| 126 Cuba Street | $84,000 |
| Arco House Ltd – 45-47 Cuba Street | $15,000 |
| Ashleigh Court – 114 Riddiford Street | $72,000 |
| 173 Riddiford Street | $35,000 |
| 258 Riddiford Street | $3,000 |
| Jaycee Building – 99 Willis Street | $10,000 |
| Glendaruel – 316 Karori Road | $5,000 |
| 348 Tinakori Road | $20,000 |
| Former McGavin House and Surgery – 200 Willis Street | $84,000 |
| St Peter’s Anglican Church – 211 Willis Street | $5,000 |
| The Shamrock – 224-230 Tinakori Road | $25,000 |
| Wellesley Building – 2 Maginnity Street | $25,000 |
| 180 Riddiford Street | $25,000 |
| Wesley Methodist Church – 75 Taranaki Street | $25,000 |
| Wellington Rowing Club – 29 Jervois Quay | $50,000 |
| Total | $508,000 |
All the buildings can be found on the Wellington heritage website, an online inventory of listed items, which provides history, images, architectural information, cultural value, and additional details.
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