Middleton’s Mindacowie is one of eighteen historic South Australian buildings to benefit from $250,000 in funding to help cover the cost of conservation work.

Round 2 of the Heritage Conservation Grants aim to preserve the state’s built heritage to ensure these important places can be enjoyed by future generations.

The funded works include structural stabilisation, ceiling repair, wall restoration, plumbing and stormwater management.

The grants range from $1000 to $20,000. In most cases, funding is provided on a dollar-for-dollar basis to successful applicants, including private owners, companies, local councils and community groups who are owners of State Heritage Places or owners or businesses situated within a State Heritage Area.

The Mindacowie guest house will receive $10,000 towards chimney restoration works.

Located on the Goolwa Road, it was built by John Abbott in 1899 for his sisters Jessie and Ruth to run as a Temperance Hotel.

It has since operated as a guest house and used as a private residence before becoming Mindacowie Seachange B&B.

Environment Minster Susan Close says the state government recognises that architectural heritage enriches people's lives and contributes to a sense of belonging by linking us to our past. 

“We actively support projects that care for our state’s history. These conservation works not only preserve our cultural heritage, but also contribute to our regional trade and visitor economies.”

A total of $250,000 in Heritage Conservation Grants are made available each year over what is a 10 year program. 

For further information about the heritage grants program visit the website.