Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01223:front:0:p37
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01223
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 101554–108227

are of historical and aesthetic significance. Designed for the building by Ward, who was one of the leaders in modern Australian industrial design at this time, the furnishings are of a simple and functional design which are now considered to be pieces of art in themselves.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        When constructed elements of the mechanical and electrical services within the building were considered advanced and innovative, and although many elements have been removed or substantially altered, their incorporation in the building is still of interest today, this included the fire sprinkler system, smoke detectors and fire alarms; interior and signage lighting; and air conditioning.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        The provision of two residential flats, for use by visitors to the bank; squash courts; and firing range were relatively uncommon for the time (all removed 2001). The two doors to the main strongroom were at the time of construction the largest and most technically advanced in the southern hemisphere.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        Original and subsequent fabric that demonstrates continuity of use by the Reserve Bank.

Criterion (b)                                                                                                                                                                                           When constructed elements of the mechanical and electrical services within the building were considered advanced and innovative, and although many elements have been removed or substantially altered, their incorporation in the building is still of interest today, this included the fire sprinkler system, smoke detectors and fire alarms; interior and signage lighting; and air-conditioning.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The building was extended in the 1970s and subsequently adapted to enable the Reserve Bank to maintain the building as its Head office.  The adaptation of the building in c2001 included the removal of two apartments, squash courts and a firing range.  Works were carried out with approval under the EPBC Act to enable the Reserve Bank to consolidate banking and office operations on the site.
The place has significant heritage value because of the place's possession of uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of Australia's natural or cultural history.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        The provision of two residential flats, for use by visitors to the bank; squash courts; and firing range were relatively uncommon for the time (all removed 2001).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Mechanical and electrical services have been replaced at the end of their operational life or to address statutory requirements in order to assist the Reserve Bank to carry out its function as maintain the building as its head office.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        Remnant evidence of original services, and remnant evidence of the former residential flats.

Criterion (c)                                                                                                                                                                                           Not listed for demonstrating Criterion C                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Not applicable
The place has significant heritage value because of the place's potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Australia's natural or cultural history.
Criterion (d)                                                                                                                                                                                           The Reserve Bank building (1964) designed by the Commonwealth Department of Works, Bank and Special Project Section, is highly significant in the