Conservation and restoration work on the industrial building Ascot Kilns, listed recently on the Heritage Places State Register, will benefit from the funding allocation, which is part of the WA Recovery Plan worth $5.5 billion.
According to David Templeman, Heritage Minister, investments such as this are essential to safeguard heritage sites and enable stories of the state's history to be told and illustrated in the best possible way. He added:
"Restoration of this rare industrial structure will ensure we secure and capture an important part of our State's manufacturing history, which could help inform design and create a sense of place in future uses of this site."
Heritage sites such as this have often been included in local tourism brochure printing campaigns.
The Bristile Kilns industrial facility closed in 1982 and has not been used since. Essential work is required to stabilise the brick chimneys and kilns from the threat of collapse. The restoration works will also assist in the site's future reuse and planning, as well as ensuring the historical and cultural significance is celebrated and retained in any redevelopment projects in the future.
Local MLA Cassie Rowe is delighted with the planned restoration of the kilns, saying it will cement the landmark as part of the local area's history.