Caledon historic building saved with £30,000 grant boost

A historic building at risk in Caledon was saved when it was awarded a grant of £30,000 to help with its restoration.
~ Monday, 23 January 2012

The grant, awarded under the Historic Buildings Grant-Aid Scheme, has supported extensive repair and maintenance work, which has restored this former derelict Grade B listed property at 17 Annaghroe Road, on the outskirts of the town for habitation.

The twin dwellings were added to the Built Heritage at Risk in Northern Ireland (BHARNI) register in 2003 and are one of over 100 saved since NIEA introduced a 10 year plan to save 100 buildings in 2006.

Welcoming the grant for the Caledon Estate dwellings Environment Minister, Alex Attwood said: “Caledon Town and its surrounding area is one of the most picturesque and heritage rich areas in Northern Ireland. This grant aid from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency’s grant scheme has allowed this important part of the area’s architectural heritage to be successfully restored and retained.

“We owe it to future generations to ensure that listed buildings such as this, of which there are almost 8,500 in Northern Ireland, are protected and restored.”

Pointing out the importance of the grant scheme to maintaining our architectural heritage, the Minister added: “The historic buildings grant-aid scheme goes a long way towards ensuring a sustainable future for much of our built heritage and I have sought to secure more money to his fund. I have been very pleased to announce over the last week that the cap on support for new applications which was set at £50,000 last year has now been raised threefold to £150,000.”

As part of the Programme for Government, DOE is committed to 'protecting and enhancing our environment and natural resources'.

Notes to editors:

1. The property was listed at grade B in 1983. It is a mid-19th Century building with modern alterations, which have been restored to original detailing as part of these works. The property forms part of the Caledon Estate and was once used as workers houses.
2. The amount of the award, under the Historic Buildings Grant-Aid Scheme which is administered by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency is estimated to be £30,765.
3. Anyone who owns a listed building and is interested in applying to the Historic Buildings Grant Aid Scheme should contact the grant section of NIEA: Historic Buildings Unit by emailing bh@doeni.gov.uk or by telephoning (028) 9054 3038.
4. For media enquiries please contact DOE Press Office on 028 9025 6058 or out of office hours, contact EIS Duty Press Office on pager 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.