Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343:reg:16:p22
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 16 (pt 22/51)
Character Range: 255198–261244

requirements of the AAD Director or Minister.

The following tables outline the commitments made in this plan in relation to conserving, protecting and presenting the National and Commonwealth Heritage values of the site.

3.4.1 Implementation - Conservation Works

Phase                                                                                                                                                                                                              Action                                                                                                                                                                               Resources                                                                                      Plan reference/Comment
(1) Structural Stabilisation                                                                                                                                                                                       Reassess structural integrity of huts, including an assessment of cladding deterioration.                                                                                            Government funding including AAD logistical support.                                           Section 2.7.2, 2.7.4, and 2.9.4 - To be completed during the life of this plan

Develop detailed guidelines on the conservation of existing fabric and the introduction of new fabric for the on-going conservation of the Absolute Magnetic Hut and the Transit Hut as standing ruin structures.  Architectural and other expertise.                                                                                                                                                   Section 2.7, 2.9.4 and policy 2 - Assess during an expedition early in the life of this plan.

(2) Ice removal                                                                                                                                                                                                    Remove snow and ice in the central rooms of the living and workshop sections of the Main Hut.                                                                                        Included in an expedition budget.                                                              Section 2.7.4 - Under archaeological/conservator supervision, recording and labelling objects before they are disturbed. Following structural report, reconsider precautionary ice layer at 600 mm taking into consideration monitoring analysis on the impact of freeze/thaw actions in the hut.

(3) Restore broken internal fittings                                                                                                                                                                               Repair Main Hut shelves and bunks damaged since 1913 by snow/ice ingress.                                                                                                            Included in an expedition budget.                                                              Section 2.7.5 and 2.9.3 and policy 11- Needs a cautious approach: only to be restored when their original position is clear. Only dressed timber to be introduced. Preference is to use existing timber, where possible.

(4) Clean-up                                                                                                                                                                                                       Continue to remove post-BANZARE structures and objects from the Main Valley.                                                                                                         Included in an expedition budget.                                                              Policy 10 - if/when items are discovered (excluding Granholm Hut).

(5) Monitoring and maintenance plan                                                                                                                                                                                Implement a monitoring and maintenance plan. Regularly review the monitoring and maintenance plan. Analyse data collected to assist with future work programs and management plans.  AAD, Strategies Branch.                                                                        Sections 2.7.2, 2.7.3, 2.9.1 and 2.9.3 and policy 3 and 7 - To be undertaken annually, when possible. This includes corrosion monitoring, vibration loggers and points of snow and ice ingress. Also includes, checking/repairing fixtures, baffles and skylights, and ensuring that the buildings are secure.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Monitoring to assess, amongst other things, the impacts of wind, humidity, salt, airflow, freeze/thaw actions. Investigate the use of other sensors in areas of high melt.
(6) Drainage improvements adjacent to heritage buildings                                                                                                                                                           Investigate drainage issues on the southern and western wall of the Main Hut                                                                                                          Included in an expedition budget.                                                             Section 2.9.3 - When possible, such as during a period of high melt, assess possible structure damage caused by melt pool and investigate ways to improve drainage away from the Main Hut (if required), including through a full risk assessment