Castlemaine Heritage Study

### 🏛️ Project Overview The **Mount Alexander Shire Council** is seeking a qualified consultant to undertake the **Castlemaine Heritage Study (Volume 1)**. This project is a critical step in identifying and protecting the cultural heritage of Castlemaine, Victoria. The primary objective is to complete Volume 1 of the study, culminating in the preparation of draft ordinances and mapping required to inform a formal planning scheme amendment. ### 📋 Key Requirements and Scope The successful bidder will be responsible for a comprehensive suite of tasks, including: * **Research & Fieldwork:** Conducting a thematic history study and reviewing existing research to identify key historical development themes. * **Assessments:** Preparing detailed citations and statements of significance for two precincts, one group, and one serial listing. * **Data Management:** Uploading place information into the **HERMES Orion database** and maintaining a master list of heritage properties. * **Mapping & Statutory Planning:** Creating polygon mapping for the Planning Scheme and drafting the **Schedule to the Heritage Overlay** in compliance with VPP Practice Note 1 (PPN01). * **Consultation:** Supporting Council-led stakeholder and community engagement activities. ### 🎯 Desired Outcomes The project aims to deliver a robust evidence base for heritage protection, including **Heritage Design Guidelines**, permit exemptions, and all necessary documentation to support a full planning scheme amendment. This ensures that Castlemaine's significant historical assets are recognized and managed effectively within the local regulatory framework. ### 🔍 Search Keywords Heritage Study, Urban Planning, Castlemaine, Victoria, Planning Scheme Amendment, Heritage Overlay, PPN01, HERMES Orion, Land Use Planning, Architectural Services, Cultural Significance.