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Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00620
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Character Range: 19851–22700

earlier or original form would be neither viable nor appropriate – the building's evolved form should be understood as part of its historical significance.  There is, however, potential for that process of evolution to continue, subject to the recommendations of this HMP.
      * The introduction of new buildings at the subject site should be sensitive to the heritage values of the place, including the presentation of West Block and its siting in relation to the Land Axis.
      * Small-scale additions to support a viable and sustainable new use for West Block, such as pergolas or a porte-cochère, should be of generally light weight construction and set clear from the historic building fabric.
      * The cultural heritage values of West Block and the Dugout should be actively promoted through a comprehensive package of heritage interpretation.
The character and presentation of Commonwealth Avenue has been subject to almost wholesale change, with the removal of trees to the median strip and to both sides.  In response, the NCA has initiated a proposal to re-establish aspects of its original and early character. [6]

1.0                    INTRODUCTION
This Heritage Management Plan (HMP) has been prepared for the Geocon Group, lease holder of West Block and the Dugout at Block 3, Section 23 Parkes (part).  NG Landholdings Hotel Pty Ltd signed a 99-year Crown Lease for West Block on 20 November 2017 and plans to adapt the existing three and four-level office building at the site as a hotel.  The site is owned by the West Block Trust (WBT), a discretionary trust the beneficiaries of which are Nick Georgalis, founder and managing director of Geocon, and associated entities/persons.  The trustee of WBT is West Block Pty Ltd.  Nick Georgalis is the sole director, member and office holder of West Block Pty Ltd.
West Block and the Dugout (generally referred to here as West Block) is included in the Commonwealth Heritage List (CHL) as Place ID: 105428 (see Appendix A for citation).  As noted in the CHL citation for the property, West Block satisfies the following criteria Commonwealth Heritage criteria: 'A, Processes', 'B, Rarity', 'D, Characteristic values', 'E, Aesthetic characteristics', 'F, Technical achievement' and 'H, Significant people'.

1.1                    Background and brief
This HMP has been prepared to satisfy Clause 2 'e' part (ii) (a) which requires that the lessee must:
… not later than the day which is 12 months after the date of commencement of the Lease, carry out and provide to the Department of the Environment and Energy a final version of the Heritage Management Plan for its review and approval …
It is consistent with the requirements of Schedules 7A and 7B of the Commonwealth Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Regulations, 2000, respectively 'Management Plans for