City of Onkaparinga is proposing a Code Amendment affecting 89 Local Heritage Places across the region. 

Between 2020 and 2022 the council undertook a comprehensive city-wide heritage review of local heritage places, the first time this had been done since 1997. 

As part of this review it developed a framework of 11 historic themes, ranging from early settlement to 20th century industrial and suburban development.

The framework encompasses agriculture, mining, transport, leisure and infrastructure.

The council says Local Heritage listing of places is an important part of heritage conservation and helps to ensure that the past is preserved to tell the story to future generations. 

Its conservation of built heritage includes statutory protection measures such as code amendments and support to heritage property owners through advice and grants.

The 89 places affected by the proposed Code Amendment include:

• Two Representative Buildings recommended for upgrading to Local Heritage Places.
• 43 places recommended for listing as Local Heritage Places.
• 20 Local Heritage Places recommended for delisting.
• 24 Local Heritage Places recommended for an amendment.

The Fleurieu is well represented with 59 of the 89 affected places in Aldinga (6), Old Noarlunga (7) McLaren Vale (9), Port Willunga (4), Willunga (26) Sellicks (7).

These are detailed on the council YourSay website, with the opportunity to give feedback. The community engagement process remains open until 5pm on Monday 17 March.