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likely to have detrimental heritage impact. Government involvement in private land
is generally limited to consideration of proposed developments or actions. There has been occasional
liaison concerning issues such as cattle grazing, fencing, water access, erosion and weed control and
heritage conservation.

All of the existing public uses of the buildings and landscape within the KAVHA site are either compatible
traditional uses or compatible contemporary uses. Most buildings, generally thought of as public buildings,
are located on Crown Land owned by the Commonwealth. All Saints Church (the Commissariat Store) is
freehold land owned by the Church of England; however, in many ways it is considered a community
building. Part is leased to the Norfolk Island Museum. The long-term occupation of buildings on Crown
Land such as Government offices, the Museum and residences in Quality Row are authorised as
permissive. Other buildings are occupied under a long-term license or lease, for example the Lions and
golf clubs. The current uses of Quality Row houses are compatible uses that operate in accordance with
longstanding arrangements.

Temporary summer camping in Point Hunter Public Reserve is a traditional activity that occupies the same
area each year—subject to the issuing of permits by the Conservator. Locals also used to holiday in some
of the buildings but they are no longer available to rent, and Dewville was demolished. Camping should
continue to be managed to avoid pressure on archaeologically sensitive areas, such as the Polynesian
site.

Many community events including the Anniversary Day (Bounty Day) celebrations occur in the Prisoners'
Barracks Compound. Munna's, the works team office and lunch room, is also used occasionally for events
and functions. Other buildings and sites could be made available for community events or meetings if
required (and if available), for example the boatsheds or the Lion's Club. Use of various sites during large
events has been very successful and appropriate, including the Compound for entertainment and the
Parade Ground for parking. Continued resourcing is required to manage pressures from the various uses
at the KAVHA site, including monitoring, planning and implementing positive conservation solutions.

6.6 The Common

Kingston Common, within the KAVHA site, extends across public reserves which are managed by the
Norfolk Island administration. Each public reserve has its own plan of management, with particular
objectives and requirements. While protocols are in place that allow for provisions in an adopted CMP to
prevail over requirements in a Reserve Plan of Management, the overlap and complexity created by this
multiple suite of management documents is not desirable.

Kingston Common is used for sporting activities and as a public place for which the Norfolk Islander
community feels a special affinity and right to use. Parts of the common are used