Heritage Conservation and Tree Maintenance
Owners of recognised Local Heritage Places, Representative Buildings or Regulated and Significant trees (as defined by the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act, 2016) in the City of Charles Sturt can apply for this grant.

Energy and Climate Change Advisory Service
Any household in the City of Charles Sturt that meets the guidelines and assessment criteria.

1. Read the guidelines.
2. Complete an Application Form.

A hard copy application form is also available online or from the City of Charles Sturt Civic Centre at 72 Woodville Road, Woodville.

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Local Heritage Places or Representative Buildings

Up to 50% of the total costs of a single grant application up to a maximum of $2000.

Significant Trees/Regulated Trees

Up to 50% of the total costs of a single grant application up to a maximum of $1000.

Note: the total value of the conservation work to be undertaken on a local heritage place or Representative Buildings must be greater than $1000, and greater than $500 for the maintenance of a significant tree.

Please be aware funding is not available for retrospective works.

Energy and Climate Change Advisory Service

This includes:

• Coverage for 100% of the cost of a single energy efficiency assessment, by a Council approved and accredited assessor up to a total value of $500 (limited to one assessment per household).
• A nominal $25 fee is required to secure your assessment booking and will only be charged once the grant is approved. If you are experiencing financial hardship and unable to pay this, please feel free to discuss this with our staff on initial consultation.

The Energy, Heritage and Tree Maintenance Grants Program is open for application year-round until all funding for that financial year has been exhausted.

All Heritage Conservation works, and Significant and Regulated Tree Maintenance applicants need to provide the following documentation:

• a full description of the work proposed to be undertaken including the scope, plans and specifications
• an estimated cost of works including 2 written quotations from reputable builders, suppliers and tree-pruners
• the expert advice and recommendations must be presented with the grant application
• recent photos of the relevant part of the local heritage place, Representative Buildings or Regulated or Significant trees prior to commencement of the proposed work

Read the full guidelines for more information.

Applicants will need to provide the following information to assist the energy assessors in providing the best service:

• Year of build
• Details of existing solar and or battery systems
• Details of what you would like to address
• Floor plan

Read the full guidelines for more information.

• State Government Heritage Grants