An Ocean Grove property has won an award to celebrate local efforts to restore, retain or interpret heritage places in the region.
Held by the Geelong and Region Members Branch of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), in conjunction with the City of Greater Geelong, the Heritage Awards have been held every year since 2009.
The property, at 3 The Avenue, was one of several buildings to be recognised.
The Heritage Awards recognise those in our community who have demonstrated excellence in retention, restoration and reuse of heritage places and appropriate new work in a heritage area, including buildings, gardens and objects, public and private places.
There were 10 awards presented at the ceremony, held at Little Creatures Brewery in Geelong.
Wadawurrung artwork, tennis court, Wrathall Reserve, Indented Head
‘Lanberris’, 30 Western Beach Road, Geelong
Western Beach Boat Yards
Bow Villa, 38 Preston Street, Geelong West
Reformed Presbyterian Church, 10 Fenwick Street, Geelong
Former Scott Hamilton & Co. Building, 126-128 Ryrie Street, Geelong
26 Weller Street, Geelong West (former shops)
105 Autumn Street, Geelong West
‘Montana’, 53 The Esplanade, Drumcondra
3 The Avenue, Ocean Grove
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Stephanie Asher said the awards showcased the great efforts by many people in the community to preserve the history of the region.
“Heritage places are an integral part of the Greater Geelong community and the awards are part of the National Trust and council’s commitment to celebrate and promote our heritage,” she said.
“We are blessed to have some really beautiful heritage buildings and places in our region and we owe a huge thank you to everyone nominated for a Heritage Award for helping to ensure our local history isn’t lost.”
