2019 Mornington Peninsula Heritage Awards
The Mornington Peninsula Branch Heritage Awards, are organised in conjunction with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and seek to recognise those in our community who have demonstrated excellence in retention, restoration and reuse of our heritage places.
The 2019 Heritage Awards recognised 10 projects and 15 awards were presented in the categories of;
Restoration of a Heritage Place
Creative Reuse of a Heritage Place
Excellence in Interpretive Signage
Heritage Trade Skills for stonemasonry and carpentry
In 2019, the Branch trialed a pilot People’s Choice Award, inviting National Trust members and the wider community to vote for their favourite project. The winner was the Flinders & District Historical Society for the creative reuse of the Flinders Cargo Shed.
The Projects
‘Carmel’ 142 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento
Creative Reuse of a Heritage Place
Creative reuse of 1905 limestone cottage retaining period features in a modern context as reception area to adjoining retail area.
Interior before
Interior after
Hallway before
Hallway after
Fossil Beach, Mornington
Excellence in Interpretive Signage
Interpretive panels installed on the historic Fossil Beach Site Mornington giving a depth of information regarding the archaeological and historical significance.
‘Mulberry’, Mornington
Heritage Trade Skills — Carpentry
Meticulous attention to detail in restoration of timber decking, veranda arches, and railings in restoration of heritage listed residence. Awarded to Steven Edwards.
Flinders War Memorial, Flinders
Heritage Trade Skills — Stonemason
Restoration of the WWI Memorial at Flinders in consultation with local community and careful consideration in matching local materials. Awarded to Ron Blackford.
Roof restoration, private residence
Heritage Trade Skills — Carpentry
Removal of broken slate tiles and rotted steel valleys. Colour matching to achieve a uniform colour palette by sourcing materials from central Victoria. Replacing valleys with lead for longevity to complete restoration. Awarded to John Hedley.
Roof before
Roof under repair
Completed repairs
Flinders Cargo Shed, Flinders
Creative Reuse of a Heritage Place
Adaptation of the Heritage Listed Flinders Cargo Shed into historical interpretive display by the Flinders & District Historical Society.
Cargo Shed prior to reuse
Cargo Shed prior to interpretation display
Cargo Shed interpretation display
Mornington Boat Hire, Scout Beach, Mornington
Excellence in Interpretive Signage
Incorporation of historical information using text and early ‘Rose Series’ post card images informing public and clients of the importance of the coastal heritage value of the Mornington Peninsula.
Rose Series postcard
Rose Series postcard
Balcombe Fountain Mornington Park, Mornington
Heritage Trade Skills — Stonemason
Relocation and restoration after damage in traffic accident of the Balcombe Fountain to new position inside Mornington Park and reuse as public drinking fountain. Awarded to Simon Lyne.
Balcombe Fountain restored
Balcombe plaque
Daryl Jackson House, Mornington
Heritage Trade Skills – Carpentry
Removal and replacement of original cedar framed windows using same materials and techniques to maintain the original integrity of the 1973 house designed by eminent architect Daryl Jackson. Awarded to Phil Carney.
Digitisation Project
Individual Award
Services to the history of the Mornington Peninsula by digitising the collections of the historical societies, creating an important resource tool for the Local History Network and creating a document identifying the personalities named on the Mornington Peninsula Reserves.
