Heritage Advisory Group

The Heritage Advisory Group was formerly a Section 41 Committee named 'Heritage Advisory Committee'. The Section 41 status  was revoked at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 12 August 2026 (Res. 64/2027) with the exisiting membership appointed.

Advisory Committee Membership:

Mayor Lisa Ruffell, Ex-officio

Cr Marcia Dening, Presiding Member and Council Representative

Cr Kylie Peel, Council Representative

Valerie Monaghan, National Trust of Robe Representative

Jill Davidson, National Trust of Robe Representative

David Loxton, Community Representative

Darren Peacock, Community Representative

Margaret Ferguson, Community Representative

Tamara Pomery, First Nations Representative

Dr Irene Watson, First Nations Representative

Advisory Group Terms of Reference

Reference Documents

Institute Fabric Condition Report - February 2023

Institute 20 Year Master Plan - May 2023

Robe Cemetery Action Plan (Clover Green Space) - January 2019

The Heritage Advisory Committee 2022-2027 Information or Briefing Session Schedule is below:

DateTimeTopic and VenueOpen to the Public?Reason for Confidence
5/8/20263:00pm
  • Discussion on potential for Natural Burial options are Robe Cemetery
  • Discussion regarding the future set up of the Heritage Advisory Group
  • Update from David Loxton on Robe RSL Sub Branch grant funding to develop and install signage at the site of the German Mine
  • Discussion and Update from Jillian Davidson on Robe Institute Sub-Fund through Stand Like Stone

Council Chambers, 3 Royal Circus Robe SA 5276

YesN/A
28/4/20264:30pm
  • Discussion about Heritage Advisory Committee Workplan
  • Draft Cemetery Management Policy
  • Robe Obelisk Replica Project Update
  • Out of the Frame Public Art Project Update
YesN/A
22/4/20264:30pm

Draft Cemetery Management Plan

Council Chambers, 3 Royal Circus Robe SA 5276

YesN/A
18/3/20264:00pm
  • Update on the information sought from Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation on the location of historic sites
  • Discussion on the List of Historic and Significant Places and Objects
  • Discussion on Clover Green Action Plan and Cemetery Management Plan
  • Briefing from the Chief Executive Officer on the following projects:
    • Draft Robe Trails Strategy
    • Obelisk Replica Project
    • Coastal Trail Realignment

Council Chambers, 3 Royal Circus Robe SA 5276

YesN/A
4/3/20263:30pm

Heritage Advisory Committee Workplan

Council Chambers, 3 Royal Circus Robe SA 5276

YesN/A
16/9/20254:15pm

Update on Revetment Wall on Front Beach

Council Chambers, 3 Royal Circus Robe SA 5276

YesN/A
13/2/20254:00pm
  • Report on Cemetery and Crematorium Association SA Conference
  • Cemetery Conservation Management/Future Plans
  • Robe Institute - De-Rendering Project
  • Heritage Objects within the Council Area
  • Olive Trees on Davenport Street

Notes here

Council Chambers, 3 Royal Circus Robe SA 5276

YesN/A
12/12/20244:00pm
  • Outcomes from Council Meeting
  • Heritage Advisory Committee Work Plan
  • Cemetery Policy
  • Cemetery Management Plan
  • Heritage Conservation Grants

Presentation here

Council Chambers, 3 Royal Circus Robe SA 5276

YesN/A
20/11/20244:00pm
  • An update on the progress of the Robe Obelisk Working Party (Presiding Member Richie White to address the Committee)
  • Objective and Purpose of the Terms of Reference
  • Robe Cemetery Action Plan, and Cemetery Management Plan
  • Robe Institute Fabric Condition Report and Conservation Management Plan
  • Heritage Objects; Wen Jen Mast, Butterbox (plus others)

Presentation here

Council Chambers, 3 Royal Circus Robe SA 5276

YesN/A
    

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