Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343:reg:16:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 16 (pt 10/51)
Character Range: 222524–225538

impact on the long-term conservation or structural stability of significant fabric, either through changed environmental conditions or physical intervention to prevent snow and melt water ingress, and (ii) is sustainable given the maintenance plan feasibly provided over time.

(E) Conservation plans must consider the remoteness of the place

Mawson's Huts Historic Site is in an extremely remote and often inaccessible location – remote not only from Australia, but also from Antarctic stations. The vagaries of weather and the limited accessibility will be taken into account in decisions relating to conservation actions such as fabric replacement, monitoring and inspection. The processes that arise from the management plan must be workable and practical to be effective.

(F) Conservation must have regard to the total resource

The significance of the Mawson's Huts Historic Site arises from a combination of elements and values. In addition to the fabric, design and setting, the place includes aesthetic, historic, social and natural heritage values, and cultural heritage objects (both on and off-site) and records.

(G) Decisions must be based on an understanding of cultural significance and scientific practice

All management decisions which have the potential to affect the heritage values of the place must be founded on a clear understanding of those values. The heritage impact of decisions should be stated and evaluated as part of the decision-making process. The impact and appropriateness of particular actions should be determined based on a critical analysis of relevant data.

(H) A cautious approach is required where actions may have adverse heritage impacts

Where management actions or decisions may result in a loss of cultural significance, these actions should only be pursued if there are no alternatives which avoid impacts, and only if the actions are reversible or, at the very least, involve the minimum amount of change possible.

(I) Conservation should be undertaken in accordance with accepted guidelines

Work at the site should be undertaken in accordance with the principles and guidelines of the Burra Charter: the Australia ICOMOS Charter for the Conservation of Places of Cultural Significance. The Burra Charter should to be applied in conjunction with other relevant guidelines.

(J) The state of the Mawson's Huts Historic Site environment should be monitored

Monitoring of the physical condition of the site, over time, is needed to measure the effectiveness of conservation actions, and to obtain data for decision making. In conjunction with considerations of the physical, cultural and natural environment, the appropriateness and effectiveness of visitor management actions should be monitored, to achieve better conservation and improved visitor experience.

(K) Interested persons and organisations should be involved

There is a substantial constituency of people and organisations who have the potential to contribute to the conservation of the Mawson's