Project Update June 2024

Nominations for the program were launched in February 2024. 16 nominations were received and assessed by a selection panel that included local history and heritage specialists. The selection panel has recommended five(5) of the 16 nominations received for the 2024/25 Historical Marker Program. The nominations will go to the City Services Committee meeting on 5 June 2024 for recommendation.

All nominees will be notified of the outcome of the 2024/25 program.

You can read the City Services Committee Agenda here

The Historical Marker Program aims to create visibility and awareness of the history and cultural heritage of the Bayside LGA to build a sense of belonging and connectivity in the community.

The program was inspired by London’s Blue Plaques scheme which was established in 1866.

Each financial year, Council will fund the production and installation of up to five (5) historical markers nominated by community members or community organisations through a nomination process. The historical marker will be installed at the nominated building, site or place in Bayside’s Local Government Area.

Nominations must demonstrate that the site is of cultural or historical importance to the Bayside LGA, NSW or Australia.*

Applications for the 2024 program are now closed.

You are invited to submit historical marker nominations to recognise a historical site, person or event that has cultural or historical importance to the Bayside LGA, NSW or Australia to the nominated site.

Nominations must meet the following criteria:

• Is an interesting and historically or culturally significant story about a real person(s), or event that is strongly associated with the nominated building, site or place
• Contributes to an understanding of the area’s cultural or natural history and heritage
• The marker can be installed at a location in Bayside that is relevant to the story and is visible and accessible to everyone
• Is appropriate, sensitive and engaging to a wide public audience.

In your nomination application please include any research, including images, that support your nomination.

For more information, please read our Historical Marker Policy.

*Please note that nomination for a plaque and the decision to award one is not a substitute for the assessment of heritage significance carried out for potential heritage items. The award of a plaque does not represent a decision of Council to elevate a building or place to the status of a heritage item.

Submit your Nomination Form

Online: Submit your online nomination form below.

Need a hard copy?

Click here to download the nomination form, then email or post

Email: enquiry@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Post: Bayside Council, PO Box 21, Rockdale NSW 2216.

Nominations close 25 March 2024.

More information

For more information, please read our Historical Marker Policy.

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