Wemmcorp

11/08/2022

Grants of up to $10,000 are available for owners of heritage properties to conserve and enhance their properties and streetscapes under the 2022/23 round of the Fraser Coast Heritage and Character Incentives Scheme.

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the scheme encouraged the conservation, maintenance and enhancement of historic buildings and places across the region.

“The Fraser Coast is steeped in history, and we should do everything we can to preserve it,” he said.

“The grants are a co-contribution with Council matching the applicant dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $10,000 to undertake works to preserve or enhance our heritage and character buildings and sites.”

The scheme applies to properties across the Fraser Coast that are on the Local Heritage Register, or selected commercial character buildings in the Maryborough and Howard CBDs.

“Council is very focussed on the conservation of local heritage and character,” Cr Seymour said.

“Our historic buildings, places and streetscapes set us apart from other cities and destinations, and they have shaped our sense of identity.”

Works covered by the scheme include conservation or restoration projects, painting, urgent remedial works, reversing unsympathetic alterations and preparing Conservation Management Plans to support development applications.

The 2022/23 round is now open and closes 14 October 2022. For more information and to lodge an online application, go to www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/heritage-character-incentive-scheme/fraser-coast-heritage-character-incentive-scheme

The opening of the 2022/23 round of heritage grants follows Council’s recent decision to adopt a Refurbishment Concession Policy for property owners of heritage and other significant buildings.

Under the policy, Council can provide concessions of up to 100 per cent for waste and water charges, and general rates if a property owner needs to close a heritage or significant building for refurbishment.

Applications can be lodged with Council at any time and will be assessed by a Refurbishment Concession Assessment Panel.

05/08/2022

The Wemmcorp team did a top job reconditioning this 140 year old school building after 2 recent floods.

20/12/2021

It's been a big year for the team at Wemmcorp. It's the last day for us as we head off on holidays and want to take the time to thank our awesome staff, clients and community and your continued support, we appreciate it! Looking forward to 2022, see you next year! - August

01/12/2021

Looking for a motivated worker with a positive overall attitude to be part of our team.

Job will entail preparing areas to be painted- e.g. removing old paint, levelling surfaces, filling in cracks and holes etc.
Painting interior and exterior walls using brushes, rollers and other tools. Executing artistic decorations, effects and patterns etc Applying coatings, coverings and claddings on external walls. Must be physically fit to carry trestles and planks, climb ladders etc.

21/10/2021

This building came up a treat 👌 Council initiatives have meant Maryborough's heritage buildings can be restored to their former glory.

Here is Guy Meredith who was a previous recipient of Council Grants and has completed beautification on this CBD building front which included a stunning lea...

08/10/2021

This job we recently completed was a real pleasure, I remember painting this house as a apprentice 18 years ago when I worked for my father.
Did the paint system fail?
No! Not one peeling weatherboard on the house in 18 years.
product holding up well.
If you would like to know how to get the life out of your paint DM me and I can fill you in on what we recommend to all our clients.

29/09/2021

Part of charm is in its rich history and beautiful buildings. Have you noticed the work being done around the town?

03/09/2021

One of our favourite eats! Can't miss it now! Swipe to see the after 👉

22/07/2021

Nice white jumpers don't stay white for long in this trade, better take a picture 📸

16/07/2021

This one was a challenge but how good does this Kent Street building look 👌 initiatives helping businesses to keep our heritage character going!

25/06/2021

Drop sheets for days

14/06/2021

This one came up 👌