ACT Heritage Register

What is the ACT Heritage Register?

Under the Heritage Act 2004 (Heritage Act) the ACT Heritage Council is responsible for keeping a register of heritage places and objects in the ACT.

(Photograph taken by Rodney Garnett)

The Goals of the Heritage Register

The Heritage Register aims to represent and protect the rich natural and cultural heritage of the ACT, encompassing both Aboriginal and post European cultural values.

Information Sheets that give an overview of the registration process, the protection of heritage and the implications of heritage listing for planning and development are available for guidance.

What does it mean for a heritage item to be listed on the Heritage Register?

Listing on the ACT Heritage Register means that the place or object is:

• of particular importance to the people of the ACT and enriches our understanding of history and identity;
• is legally protected under the Heritage Act 2004 including the application of Heritage Guidelines;
• requires advice by the ACT Heritage Council on development issues to improve conservation outcomes; and
• is eligible for support from the Heritage Advisory Service or funding from the Heritage Grant Program.

The Contents of the Heritage Register

The ACT Heritage Register is organised by suburb or district in which the place is located and includes all the places or objects nominated, provisionally registered or fully registered.

The final registration documents for places or objects that are fully registered are available as downloadable documents organised by:

• Search the Heritage Register Database
• Suburb (urban)
• District (non-urban)
• Objects (all objects)

Also available is information about:

• Cancellation of Heritage Registration
• Nominations to the ACT Heritage Register
• Not Suitable for Provisional Heritage Registration
• Provisional Registration—Public Comment Closed
• Provisional Registration—Seeking Public Comment

Maps

• Registered Sites

Further Information and Forms

• ACT Heritage Register—Forms and Fees
• Heritage Guidelines for Blandfordia 4 Precinct Forrest

A Certificate of Registration is available at cost from ACT Heritage.

Downloads

• ACT Heritage Register—Summary List (Last updated on 7 Aug 2007)
• Final Registration Documents—Searchable by Suburb (Last updated on 16/9/2005)
• Final Registration Documents—Searchable by District (Last updated on 11/10/2005)
• Final Registration Documents—Searchable by Objects (Last updated on 16/9/2005)
• ACT Heritage Legislation Information Sheets