Marrickville Medal for Conservation

The 2009 Marrickville Medal for Conservation was won by the Crago Flour Mill, located at 3 Gladstone Street, Newtown.

The prestigious Marrickville Medal - which recognises outstanding conservation, restoration and renovation works in the Marrickville local government area - was presented at Petersham Town Hall on Wednesday 15 April 2009. The Crago Flour Mill was recognised for its transformation from an industrial building to a group of commercial suites aimed at creative businesses.

The owner and architects Allen Jack + Cottier have retained and restored important original artefacts, including line shafting and drive belts, and clearly distinguished between old and new building materials. The result is an exciting building that contributes to the architectural character of Newtown and represents the spirit of conservation and heritage celebrated through the Marrickville Medal.

The Highly Commended Award was presented to 22 Dixson Street, Dulwich Hill, which is located in the Abergeldie Estate Conservation Area and was designed by Emily Knight Design. The inter-war house has been faithfully restored with contemporary yet sympathetic additions.

Commendations were given to 26 Fairmount Street, Dulwich Hill, which was designed by RedShift Architecture, and 27 Blairgowrie Street, Dulwich Hill, both of which had positive impacts on their streetscapes.

The People's Choice Award - decided by an online vote - was won by 15 Oxford Street, Petersham, for restoration works to a Victorian terrace.

• 2009 Marrickville Medal entrants
• 2008 Marrickville Medal entrants
• 2007 Marrickville Medal entrants

You can download information and photos of previous winners below:

• 2008 Marrickville Medal winner - 227 Australia Street, Newtown
• 2007 Marrickville Medal winner - All Saints Church, Petersham
• Previous Marrickville Medal winners, 1995-2006
   

Special Achievement Award

The Medal ceremony also includes the presentation of a Special Achievement Award, the latter given to an individual in the community who has made substantial contributions to the promotion of history and heritage in the Marrickville local Government Area.

This award is not linked to building works, but could involve activities and achievements related to publishing, archives, writing, collecting, oral history, community activities, etc. Through this award, Council wishes to commemorate the unsung heroes who have done so much to preserve and understand Marrickville's rich history.

The 2009 Special Achievement Award was presented to two people:

• Helen Cooper, for promoting history and heritage through her former role as a teacher at Ferncourt Public School; and
• Robert Hutchinson for his contributions to the Local Historic Photographic Database.

For further information on the Marrickville Heritage Festival phone Council’s Heritage and Urban Design Advisor on 9335 2114.