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of the slipways. Any building is to conform to the footprint shown in the outcomes drawing to retain sufficient space for public access between it, the slipways, rails and cranes.
Additional low scale, open shade and shelter structures may be considered as part of the public domain outside of the area designated for new building.

The Plateau

A network of public places
The primary access to the Plateau will be via the Burma Road. Additional access stairs will also be provided and the existing lift will be repaired.
The outcomes for the Plateau are summarised in Figure 36. Specific Policies to inform these outcomes include Policies 29-37 and 57.
The Plateau provides a collection of distinctly different spaces and buildings, from the courtyards of the internalised Gaol compound, to the rows of large, industrial workshops, culminating in a cluster of dwellings and their gardens on the eastern end of the plateau. This sequence will become a part of the network of public places and pathways. They will be linked by a circuit walk that will highlight the different character of each area, interspersed with a variety of vantage points along the edge of the plateau overlooking different areas of the island aprons and the harbour. Vehicular access to the plateau will be restricted to service and delivery vehicles only.
Significant cultural plantings will be retained on the Plateau, in particular the figs, which will be protected as animal foraging habitat.

Convict Gaol
The restoration and conservation of the group of convict-built sandstone buildings (Buildings 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 20, 22 and 22A) forming the gaol is a high priority. (Refer to Policies 34 and 36).
The history and significance of these buildings and spaces will be interpreted and will be a major focus of its future use and management. Uses could include classrooms, space for functions and events, museums or exhibition/display spaces for interpretive material. Retention of the later additions to these buildings such as the verandas and WW II additions will be considered in terms of their level of intrusiveness versus their interpretive value, amenity and benefit, if any, in providing protection of fragile heritage fabric.
There are two houses remaining that are closely associated with the compound. The Military Officers' Quarters (Building 2), along the northern boundary of the gaol compound, will be used in close association with the compound – to facilitate public visitation and interpretation of the gaol, or even as a dwelling to provide for a live-in caretaker. The Overseers' Quarters (Building 9), is located at the top of the Burma Road and adjacent to a grassed open area with views over the Northern Apron and the harbour. This area is well suited