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Character Range: 196781–199731

West Block.
Where works to significant elements or attributes are proposed, or where technical advice is needed, it is important to select consultants and contractors with proven experience in the relevant field.  This applies to the development of strategic approaches to undertaking works, as well as to the delivery of conservation works.

Policy 5 Compliance with legislation
Geocon should develop and implement protocols for compliance with all applicable legislation, including the EPBC Act.
The development of protocols to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation should include triggers to ensure compliance with the EPBC Act, being the key piece of legislation that applies directly to management of West Block's heritage values.
In the event that actions with the potential to have a significant impact on the Commonwealth Heritage values of West Block are contemplated, Geocon should consult with the Minister for the Environment.

Policy 6 Stakeholder liaison
Geocon should consult with all stakeholders identified at Chapter 4 (Section 4.4) and other parties/individuals as relevant, on matters affecting the heritage values of West Block.
Individuals and organisations (stakeholders) with a particular interest in West Block and the Dugout should be advised of any proposals with the potential to impact on the identified values of the place and provided with opportunities to comment.  This may be conducted via public advertising (general public) or direct contact.

Policy 7 Managing sensitive information
In the event that sensitive information relating to West Block comes to light, Geocon should ensure that it has protocols in place to manage that information appropriately.
As required by the EPBC Act Regulations, 2000, Schedule 7a (h) (v), Geocon should ensure that it has protocols in place to manage information of a sensitive relating to the heritage place appropriately.

Policy 8 Review of the HMP
Consistent with best practice, and the requirements of the EPBC Act, this HMP should be reviewed and updated every five years (by 2023).
Relevant considerations in undertaking a review of this HMP are to incorporate any new information that comes to light, particularly where there is the potential for the new information to result in a reassessment of values.  Major physical change to the place would be a trigger for a review of this HMP.  Other triggers include instances where: major change occurs as a result of an accident or misadventure (i.e. vandalism or fire); or the HMP is found to be out of date with regard to significance.

5.3                    Conservation policies

Policy 9 Conservation of significant attributes and elements
Significant attributes and elements at West Block should be conserved.
Significant attributes and elements are:
      * The external presentation of West Block, as a free-standing structure with a general consistency of character demonstrative of the Federal Capital