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these actions should only be pursued if there are no alternatives which avoid impacts, and the actions are reversible or, at the very least, involve the minimum amount of change possible.

(D) Heritage structures should be stabilised

Structures retained on station will be stabilised and managed in order to limit further physical deterioration.
The stabilisation and weatherproofing of structures that assessments have determined are under threat should receive highest priority for protective and remedial works.

 (E) Heritage structures and items should be kept in situ

Mawson station heritage combines historic fabric, a distinctive visual presence, and a remote and evocative landscape. These three elements — fabric, design and setting — will be conserved in situ where possible.

(F) The Mawson station story should be told

See Policy 16.

Policy (2) Site management will work towards long-term goals consistent with the conservation philosophy
Long-term goals for site management should be consistent with the conservation philosophy articulated at the beginning of this plan. While the overall goal for the site is to conserve, interpret and transmit its heritage values, this will be best achieved by conserving individual elements in different ways. This may see buildings, in a triage style process, adaptively reused, actively or otherwise maintained, or documented and removed because it is not prudent and feasible to maintain them.

Policy (3) Site management will comply with Antarctic Treaty requirements and Australian law
The Commonwealth Heritage values of the site will be conserved in accordance with the EPBC Act and the Burra Charter: the Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance.
Management of the site will also comply with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, and the ATEP Act.

Policy (4) Intervention and conservation processes will be sympathetic to heritage values
The repair of original fabric will be progressed in preference to replacement with new material. Missing fabric may be reconstructed if such action is required to protect significant elements or for operational requirements. No conjectural reconstructions of missing elements will occur.
Intervention in the external fabric of buildings should be minimal. Where possible, materials used to replace or repair external building components should be similar in form, material and appearance to the existing fabric. The visual impact of new materials should be assessed prior to their introduction to ensure that they do not dominate the existing historic fabric.
Although the preferred option is that building interiors will not be altered, adaptations required to accommodate new and compatible uses will be permissible.

Policy (5) Only appropriate development and adaptive reuse will occur
In keeping with the spirit of change of building use, buildings may be developed and reused. Any reuse or development should avoid significant