'Glenlee', a parcel of land that embodies the history of the 20th Century Federation period, will be protected following action by Georges River Council.
In a major win for the local area, an Interim Heritage Order was gazetted on Friday 28 January 2022, for 12 months, allowing further assessments of "Glenlee's' natural and Aboriginal cultural heritage values.
The site of 'Glenlee' fronts the Georges River and is one of the most historically significant and environmentally valuable places in Sydney's south.
National Trust NSW classified this site as an item of high cultural heritage significance and value and is known as 'Glenlee' within the "Lugarno Early Settlers Local Heritage Precinct".
Georges River Mayor Nick Katris said, "This is a great win for the community and Council.
"I want to thank the community for its vigilance and also thank James Griffin MP, Minister for Environment and Heritage, and Mark Coure MP, member of Oatley and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, for being instrumental in the implementation of measures that will protect 'Glenlee'.
"I also wish to acknowledge Councillor Kevin Greene, our previous mayor for kicking off the whole process of Heritage conservation by advocating for and achieving an Interim Heritage Order for the site."
Mark Coure MP said "I will continue to stand up for our community and we must preserve the historical and Indigenous significance of this place.
The Minister's Interim Heritage Order will help ensure that a thorough assessment and review of the site takes place and this is a once in a generation opportunity to do so.
