Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343:reg:16:p12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 16 (pt 12/51)
Character Range: 228079–231132

obscure the effects of a century of exposure

The standing ruins, which have been subjected to some intervention to prevent total destruction, should be conserved as necessary to preserve them as roofless weathered ruins, preventing their collapse. The long-term goal is for the ruins to evoke the effects of almost a century of exposure, rather than be returned to their 1912-13 state. Stabilisation frames or other works may be fitted where structural integrity of the hut is poor and on the verge of failure.

(C) Conservation of other remains and objects should be prioritised by significance, and should preserve their original context

Significant fabric should be conserved in its original context, and exceptionally significant objects should be treated to prolong their lifespan (preferably on-site, and returned to their original location). The external scatters should not be re-arranged for display. The long-term goal is for the site to appear as it was left in 1913 (or 1931, for those parts modified by the BANZARE), while allowing for an appreciation of the effects of almost a century of exposure.

Policy (3) Minimal intervention and impact conservation processes will be preferred

The AAE and BANZARE fabric will be conserved, using the conservation processes of maintenance, preservation, restoration and reconstruction where appropriate.

    • Maintenance and preservation are generally appropriate.

    • Restoration of fabric and spaces is appropriate for reassembling displaced original components, or to remove non-significant fabric or accretions, such as snow or ice, which should be removed from the living section and workshop of the Main Hut, subject to ongoing environmental monitoring confirming that their removal poses no risk to structural integrity.

    • Reconstruction of lost elements will be permitted if required for structural integrity.

    • Introduction of new fabric is the least preferred process, but may be required for security, and structural or environmental integrity. It should not adversely impact on the structure, or visual or environmental integrity of the buildings.

The primary criteria for determining priorities and suitable processes for the preservation of National and Commonwealth Heritage values are cultural significance and threat. Providing for public access for interpretation is a lesser priority.

In light of the achievements and recommendations of conservation works parties, a monitoring and maintenance plan for the site has been prepared. Cyclical maintenance should avoid the need for substantial/emergency interventions.

Policy (4) No development, adaptive reuse or property divestment

No new development is planned for or should occur within the Visual Protection Zone.

Work may be undertaken to maintain or improve existing facilities outside the Visual Protection Zone that support work to conserve the site's National and Commonwealth Heritage values.

No adaptive reuse of the site will take place.

The buildings and associated material constituting the site