Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01223:front:0:p65
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Character Range: 193101–196126

and implements a cyclical maintenance program.  The building shall continue to be repaired and maintained provided the works do not adversely impact the identified Commonwealth Heritage values of the place.  Processes for these activities should be formalised within the existing RBA asset maintenance plan to provide information regarding specialised action to be taken when dealing with significant building fabric and objects, including permanent sculptural works.  All persons working on aspects of the building that have identified cultural heritage significance should be made aware of the significance of the place and of the area or aspect of the place which is to be affected.

Policy 12  A detailed Asset Maintenance Plan should be prepared to guide future preventative and special repairs and maintenance to fabric of the Head Office building of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Policy 13  Specific guidelines for dealing with areas and aspects of particular cultural heritage significance should be provided for the use of administrative staff and staff carrying out maintenance and repair to ensure that significance is not lost.

Policy 14  Maintenance and repair of sculptural works should be scheduled and undertaken by suitably experienced conservators when required.

Policy 15  Where unforeseen significant heritage fabric or relics are discovered during the course of works, works will cease where practicable until the subject fabric has been viewed and assessed by a suitably experienced heritage consultant, and their conservation recommendation implemented..

Policy 16  A maintenance register will be maintained, recording changes to the place in accordance with the requirements of the EPBC Act.

8.2                Additions to the RBA Head Office building
    The Reserve Bank of Australia purchased additional allotments of land to adjoining its south boundary with the intention of extending the building.  In 1967 the RBA commissioned architectural drawings for an addition extending the full height of the building, including additional basement areas and the construction of a service spine extending up to Level 7.

    The Bank has previously investigated other options to accommodate its operations and staff, but intends to upgrade its current building to maintain its association with the existing building, and its relationship with other financial institutions in the immediate area.

8.2.1            Removal of Significant Heritage Fabric
In the past, areas of original and early building fabric have been removed with a resultant loss of cultural heritage significance for the place. Where practical, fabric which represents the original design intent and is part of the primary significance of the place should be retained and conserved.

Policy 17  Before any original or early fabric is considered for removal, a detailed assessment of the impact of the action will be undertaken and the effects of the removal evaluated against the identified Commonwealth Heritage values of the