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in conservation works for significant fabric to be conserved in
situ. However, conserving heritage values may also depend on interpretation; conserving landscape may
require replanting; and conserving traditions may need an organisational or educational response.

Generally, authentic original fabric should be preserved. For example, the only original fabric in the Old
Military Barracks is the stone walls (the whole of the interior is reconstructed), whereas most of the fabric
in the New Military Barracks is original. Therefore, intervention in the New Military Barracks would
appropriately be more closely controlled.

The current presentation of the buildings—cream painted set in mown grass—although well-liked by visitors
and locals, is not authentic. The original textures and colours differed substantially. A number of buildings were
intended to be utilitarian and this is reflected in their restrained and austere detailing. Internally the buildings
were plain with no elaborate decoration. It is appropriate to consider how to achieve more authentic
presentation or more accurate interpretation by emphasising conservation of authentic fabric and interpretation
of reconstructions.

Some structures have been deliberately conserved as ruins. The integrity of significant ruins vests in their
ability to demonstrate historical processes and events, provide evidence of former structures and their
locations, and contribute to the visual and evocative qualities of the KAVHA site. For example, the ruin at
No. 2/3 Quality Row demonstrates the construction of the buildings, including internal finishes and ovens.
The Gaol ruin shows the layout of the Gaol and its drains; its character evokes the sinister character of the
place and its rejection by later settlers. Recognising current community pressure to 'restore' some ruins
(particularly the Crankmill and 2/3 Quality Row), it would be appropriate to present their values more
clearly. It is also important that new buildings respect the significance of the conserved ruins and that they
are not incorporated within new structures.

Maintenance is fundamental to conservation. A regular program of built and landscape maintenance
works has occurred over several decades. The maintenance program, however, has concentrated only on
some elements of the main buildings and could be expanded to address other elements such as
significant ruins, plantings, and features such as agricultural remains. Over recent years, funding for
physical maintenance works and staff has been reduced, whilst some additional funding has been provided for
other purposes. More complex and costly maintenance works have not progressed, but routine work such as
mowing and painting has been ongoing.

Section 6: Challenging Issues

Authorised Version F2016L01891 registered 09/12/2016

Jean Rice Architect | CONTEXT | GML Heritage

The KAVHA site is a fundamental part of the Norfolk Island tourism industry; a must-see attraction which
is included in virtually every tourist visit. Many Norfolk Island people participate in the tourism