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City honoured as finalist in Heritage awards

Kate FieldingSouth Western Times
The Koombana Bay footbridge interpretation is one of the works recognised as part of the Western Australian Heritage Awards.
Camera IconThe Koombana Bay footbridge interpretation is one of the works recognised as part of the Western Australian Heritage Awards. Credit: Fiona Hinds

Bunbury City Council has been honoured as one of 25 finalists in this year’s Western Australian Heritage Awards.

The awards acknowledge outstanding contributions to heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, promotion, tourism and interpretation.

The council has been recognised in the category of Heritage Practices by a Local Government.

Former City of Bunbury Media and Communications officer Jamie Tatham shows off some of the awesome displays at the soon to be opened Bunbury Museum and Heritage centre.
Camera IconFormer City of Bunbury Media and Communications officer Jamie Tatham shows off some of the awesome displays at the soon to be opened Bunbury Museum and Heritage centre. Credit: Jon Gellweiler / South Western Times

Mayor Gary Brennan said the nomination was recognition of the efforts of the council and members of the Heritage Advisory Committee and their commitment to preserving Bunbury’s heritage.

“Projects such as conservation work to the Anzac War Memorial, Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre and the Koombana Bay footbridge interpretation development are just some of the brilliant work carried out by the city,” Mr Brennan said.

John Gelmi, President of the Bunbury RSL sub branch, in front of the completed restored war memorial in the city centre.
Camera IconJohn Gelmi, President of the Bunbury RSL sub branch, in front of the completed restored war memorial in the city centre. Credit: David Bailey

“Heritage is an important topic and assists us in understanding the story of our local community – our history, identity and diversity.”

The award winners will be announced at the WA Heritage Awards on March 23.

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