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and externally as a series of projects, including:

        * removal and replacement of the current ANZAC Hall for additional gallery space;

        * new Glazed Link connection the main Memorial building to expanded gallery space to the north (the new ANZAC Hall);

        * a new southern entrance to improve visitor orientation and provide additional gallery spaces;

        * new extension and refurbishment to CEW Bean Building to consolidate operational and non- critical administration functions out of the main Memorial building and include a new research centre;

        * internal refurbishment works to the main Memorial building including modern conflict galleries;

        * design changes to the layout and landscape of the Parade Ground;

        * additional car parking to the east of Poppy's Café carpark; and

        * landscaping works that address accessibility constraints, enhance site security and re-profile the parade ground.

      5.9.1  Assessment Process

   The development project, explained in Section 2.5 by the Memorial, was referred for consideration under the EPBC Act and received approval with conditions in December 2020 from the Minister for the Environment. The approval conditions include ensuring design details are consistent with the heritage values of the AWM and Memorial Parade and Parliament House Vista as well as the National and Commonwealth Heritage Principles; undertaking design and engineering decisions (such as for the construction of the new Anzac Hall and Glazed Link) to minimise the impact on the heritage values of

 the site; conserving and reinstating original heritage fabric, undertaking archival recording of the site prior to and during construction, and maintaining records of compliance with these conditions. The full approval conditions are included at Appendix K. In June 2021, the NCA provided approval for early works associated with the development, including demolition of Anzac Hall, excavation works, services relocation, temporary fencing and tree removal in the grounds of the AWM.

 In addition, each phase of the development project is subject to heritage assessment and approval in accordance with the Memorial's internal approvals process (see Section 5.3.2).

    5.9.2  Development Project—HMP Compliance

 The development project must be undertaken in accordance best-practice heritage considerations, and should be guided by the need to conserve and manage the nationally significant heritage values of the AWM. As the development project is implemented, this HMP should serve as a guide for management and decision-making, to provide context and support to the implementation of the project and its approval conditions. In particular the project should be undertaken in compliance with Policies 2.7, 2.8, 3.1 and
 3.5 as stated at Section 6 of this HMP.

 After the completion of the development works or at five years from approval of this HMP, whichever is earlier, a review and update of this HMP should be prepared to reflect the changes to