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West Block.  There is also the potential for interest in the Dugout, associated with its World War II history.  Further, as noted in Chapter 1 and discussed at Policy 25 below, Traditional Owner groups have expressed a wish to access the grounds because of its location on a pathway between Black Mountain and Mount Kurrajong.
It would be appropriate for the owners and operators of the Commonwealth Heritage listed place to allow interested parties to access West Block and its setting.  For security purposes, people wishing to visit the building should make themselves known to staff at the building and advise of the intended length of their visit.  Depending on the use of the building, the operators may wish to limit internal access to common areas on the ground floor.
This policy complies with EPBC Act Regulations, 2000, Schedule 7a (h) (ii).

Policy 25 Interpretation and promotion of heritage values
Geocon and subsequent owners of West Block should promote and disseminate information about the Commonwealth Heritage Values of the place.
Strategies for the promotion and dissemination of information about the cultural heritage values of West Block should be prepared in the form of an interpretation plan.  Recommendations for interpretation should be informed by but not limited to consideration of: best practice principles (including the Burra Charter 2013 practice note 'Interpretation'); the identified heritage values of the place; the anticipated audience for interpretation; and existing interpretive programs at West Block (Figure 54).
Figure 54 Existing interpretation at West Block

Interpretation can be undertaken via a range of tools and methods.  Information can be presented in a readable format (printed or electronic, including brochures, pamphlets, books and websites); through on-site signage; through the display of objects/artefacts; and through art works.
Interpretation of the place should acknowledge the site's Indigenous heritage as a part of a pathway between the Black Mountain and Mount Kurrajong.  Stakeholder engagement should form part of any interpretation of the indigenous heritage of West Block.
The historic value of West Block as a significant place during World War II in Canberra is an important part of the heritage interpretation.  This should include communication of the values not readily evident, including the planned and historic association between East Block, West Block and the Provisional Parliament House.
The use of the Dugout as an air raid shelter and its important role in receiving and sending critical communication during war time should be interpreted on site.  Correspondingly, the display of the statue of Winston Churchill donated to Geocon by the Churchill Society in mid-2018 should occur within the context of the broader interpretation of the site as informed by the interpretation plan.
It would be desirable for 'West Block' to be retained