Heritage Incentives Scheme case studies
The Heritage Incentives Scheme (HIS) is the most substantial local government heritage grant scheme in Australia.
The most common projects that receive funding through the HIS are:
- re-roofing
- verandah reconstruction
- front fences
- paint removal and re-pointing
- salt damp (undersetting or chemical injection) and stone/brick repairs
- professional documentation and technical reports
- conservation management plans
The following case studies demonstrate how the impressive results help breathe character not just into the building but add to the streetscape and area overall.
Click on each of the streets listed below to see the incredible results achieved through the Heritage Incentives Scheme.
East Pallant Street, North Adelaide
John Collard Cocker, known for his establishment of the Kentish Arms Hotel and his involvement in the early development of cricket in SA, bought this site in 1854. The bakehouse and shop were constructed in 1856-1857 and the projecting brick section was added in 1883.
Funding: $11k was provided between 2004-2006.
Works: Paint removal, façade conservation, salt damp treatment, re-roofing and a new picket fence.
Gilbert Street, Adelaide
A hotel known as the Duke of Brunswick has existed on this site since 1858, however the present bluestone and brick building dates from 1911-1912.
Funding: $54.2k was provided in 2022.
Works: Reconstruction of the balcony and paint stripping to façade.
Grote Street, Adelaide
This house is part of an early 20th century subdivision built for R. Ruthven Smith between 1903-1905. Thirteen of the original seventeen houses remain today along Gray Street, Grote Street and Ruthven Avenue.
Funding: $76k was provided in 2017.
Works: Professional advice and documentation, roof repairs, verandah reconstruction, repointing and a picket fence.
Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide
This pair of workers cottages was built circa 1858-1862 for Richard Gowing Clark, a plumber.
Funding: $40.2k was provided between 2010-2011.
Works: Professional advice and documentation, render removal, reinstatement of window and door openings, new stonework where required, repointing, new windows and doors, and a new picket fence.
Melbourne Street, North Adelaide
This simple workers cottage was built circa 1874 and first occupied by John Mitchell Borrow, a clerk at the Crown Lands Office, and his wife Emily Anne (nee Finniss), daughter of Boyle Travers Finniss, South Australia’s first premier. It is now used for commercial purposes.
Funding: $66k was provided in 2012-2013.
Works: Professional advice and documentation, demolition of 1960's addition on the front of the building, reinstatement of front facade (including front door and windows) & verandah, re-roofing and a new front fence.
Murray Street, North Adelaide
This pair of sandstone cottages is one of eight semi-detached pairs built in this street between 1878-1879 for owner/builder George Murray.
Funding: $43.8k provided in 2003-2004.
Works: Professional advice and documentation, façade conservation, verandah reconstruction and a new picket fence.
Princess Street, Adelaide
This two-storey Victorian house was built circa 1882 for Edward Watson, a clerk. It is now used for commercial purposes.
Funding: $42k was provided in 2022.
Works: Conservation of the front façade, including paint removal and repointing, and repairs to the verandah/balcony.
Ralston Street, North Adelaide
This Victorian asymmetrical house was built circa 1897 for James Andrew Davies, a tram driver.
Funding: $55.6k was provided in 2014.
Works: Professional advice and documentation, reinstatement of front verandah, paint removal from the facade and repointing, re-roofing and chimney repairs.
Royal Avenue, Adelaide
This double-fronted sandstone house was built circa 1893-1894 (along with the rest of the houses in the street) to the design of Douglas, Son and Laity, architects and builders.
Funding: $79.9k provided in 2022.
Works: Professional advice and documentation, underpinning, paint removal, masonry repairs (including repointing), reconstruction of the front veranda (including the reinstatement of the original gable), chimney restoration, new guttering and downpipes, and a timber picket front fence.
Sturt Street, Adelaide
This two-storey former chemist shop and residence was owned by Sydney Cooper, a singer and chemist, who then sold it to Mahomet Allum, an Afghani herbalist and healer. It was later the office for Romani International Australia and then Nanyeta’s Gypsy Taverne before returning to residential use.
Funding: $16.5k was provided in 2006.
Works: Professional advice and documentation, paint removal, masonry repairs, repointing and verandah/balcony reconstruction.
Waymouth Street, Adelaide
This two-storey former shop and residence was constructed in 1852 for John Paull, a storekeeper. It remained in the family for over 60 years. It has since been divided into several private residences.
Funding: $17.5k was provided in 2008.
Works: Professional advice and documentation, render removal, stone repairs and balcony reinstatement.