Art deco facade tops Richmond Valley heritage grant list

Key points

• Richmond Valley Council has recommended 11 projects for heritage grants totalling $25,090 from its 2026 program. The largest is the restoration of the front facade of an art deco building at 83 Walker Street, Casino, estimated to cost $133,000.
• It has been recommended for a grant of $11,500, above the usual cap of $2000, under the council's adopted framework. Other recommended projects are in Casino, Coraki and Woodburn.
• Councillors will vote on the list at the council meeting at Casino Chambers at 6pm on Tuesday, October 20.