World Heritage Bid - Burra & Moonta
Published 6th September 2024
The ACMS Consortium, comprising Regional Council Goyder, Copper Coast Council, and National Trust SA, is thrilled to announce that the Commonwealth Government, with the South Australian Government's support, has added the Australian Cornish Mining sites at Burra and Moonta to Australia’s UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.
This milestone is a testament to the collective effort and dedication towards preserving these significant sites.
Council takes great pride in this achievement and extends heartfelt thanks to our remarkable community. Your dedication and support have been crucial in reaching this point. We would also like to give sincere thanks to the Ngadjuri Nation Aboriginal Corporation Board who have worked in partnership with Council and Barry Gamble (our World Heritage Consultant) with the development of the tentative list documents.
"This is a historic achievement for our community!"
The addition of Burra and Moonta to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List highlights the significance of our region's heritage.
Thank you to everyone who made this possible – together, we're preserving our past and shaping our future" – Mayor Bill Gebhardt - Regional Council of Goyder
Read the official media release here: Joint media release: World Heritage bid for historic South Australian Cornish mining sites | Ministers (dcceew.gov.au)
To follow this monumental journey go to Burra Moonta Cornish Mining Sites (burramoontaworldheritage.com.au)
