Western Australia Minister for Heritage David Templeman

2019 Western Australia Heritage Awards Finalists Announced

Victor P Taffa

• 24 individuals and heritage projects named as finalists in the 2019 Western Australia Heritage Awards
• Recognising our State’s heritage promotes heritage-related tourism and job creation
• Western Australia Heritage Awards ceremony to be held on 29 March, 2019

Katanning’s Premier Mill Hotel in the former Roller Flour Mill and Kalgoorlie’s Exchange Hotel are among the finalists in the 2019 Western Australian Heritage Awards.

“Visitors to Katanning can now stay overnight in the once dilapidated Roller Flour Mill, now one of regional Western Australia’s finest luxury hotels, where cutting-edge design and technology sits alongside a sensitive heritage restoration.” Minister for Heritage David Templeman said.

“Reactivating the Roller Flour Mill has breathed new life into the regional town of Katanning, creating a thriving community hub and new employment opportunities.”

“The hotel also makes a valuable contribution to the region’s tourism industry, acting as a base for guests to explore the area.”

Conservation of these heritage buildings has been a catalyst for attracting new visitors to the area and providing unique heritage tourism experiences.

“Restored Exchange Hotel occupies a landmark position on Hannan Street in the heart of Kalgoorlie and is popular with both Goldfields locals and visitors alike. One of Kalgoorlie’s first hotels, and undoubtably its busiest, the popular Exchange Hotel has been in continuous operation since 1901, evoking memories of the gold boom that changed the face of our State.” Minister Templeman said.

“Critical conservation work undertaken by the owners has given the hotel a new lease of life, ensuring it will continue to be used and enjoyed by the community for many more generations.”

Heritage Awards, now in their 27th year, recognise outstanding contributions to heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, promotion, tourism and interpretation.

 

2019 Western Australian Heritage Awards – Finalists

Voluntary Individual Contribution

• Peter Snow, Kingsley
• Tom Wenman, Margaret River

Professional Contribution – Individual

• Patsy Vizents, Heritage Officer, Rottnest Island

Professional Contribution – Organisation

• RPS Australia (for Fitzroy Crossing Pioneer Cemetery Relocation Project)

Contribution by a Community-based Organisation

• Busselton Jetty Inc
• Chapman Valley Historical Society
• Jaycees Community Foundation
• Pickering Brook Heritage Group
• Rail Heritage WA

Contribution by a Public or Private Organisation

• Town of East Fremantle (for Town Hall conservation)
• Shire of Leonora (for Gwalia conservation)
• Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA)

Heritage Practices by a Local Government

• City of Wanneroo

Interpretation Project

• Gwalia Townsite Leonora (Gwalia’s Gold – it’s people and places)
• Perth Railway Precinct (Yagan Square)
• Swanbourne Hospital Conservation Area (Montgomery House interpretation)
• Woodman Point (Woodman Point Quarantine Station Heritage Trail)

Heritage Tourism Product

• Heritage Perth Weekend
• Premier Mill Hotel, Katanning

Conservation or Adaptive Reuse of a State Registered Place

• Exchange Hotel, Kalgoorlie
• Hibernian Hall (The Westin Perth)
• Katanning Roller Flour Mill (The Premier Mill Hotel)
• Rottnest Island Limestone Sea Wall
• Swanbourne Hospital Conservation Area (Montgomery House)

“High calibre of this year’s finalists illustrates the exemplary work being undertaken by individuals and organisations working in the heritage sector.” Minister Templeman said.

“I congratulate all the finalists and I wish them the best of luck at the 2019 Western Australia Heritage Awards which will be held on 29 March, 2019.”