New plaques in Greater Shepparton put heritage in our hands

By Taylah Baker

Dec 13, 2024

**A heritage plaque has been installed at the Mechanics’ Institute and Memorial Hall in Merrigum.** Photo by Supplied

Forget nights at the museum, Greater Shepparton has been transformed into a living museum.

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In partnership with the Greater Shepparton Heritage Advisory Committee, Greater Shepparton City Council has installed 62 heritage plaques throughout the region, celebrating the rich history of buildings and structures in Dookie, Mooroopna, Undera and beyond.

This milestone stems from efforts that began in March 2021.

The HAC Signage Committee realised that Greater Shepparton, compared to other regions, lacked sufficient recognition of heritage buildings within the municipality.

The new plaques provide a prominent way to celebrate the region’s diverse historical environment, including buildings, landscapes, gardens, archaeological sites and places of worship, highlighting the importance of these places in shaping the region’s identity.

Each plaque also features a QR code for sharing and updating information, graphics, maps and more.

Cr Fern Summer noted that this ensured the plaques remained interactive, allowing them to evolve with contributions from the community.

“Heritage is more than a connection to the past, it is a reflection of our history, our present and our future,” she said.

“It is great to see our heritage recognised and celebrated, and I encourage our community to visit these plaques, share their stories and suggest new locations to continue this legacy.”

To share your stories or suggest a new location, call council on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au