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cut into the rock, (which have since been covered by Buildings 15 and 17), will be a priority on the southern side of this area. (Refer to Policy 57).
The use of the existing water infrastructure (two water towers) for potential water collection, re-use and recycling will be investigated. The high water tower is along the main north-south axis of the Convict Trail on the island plateau. The interior of the ground level of the tower may therefore provide a suitable display area conveying the evolution of the plateau from the convict era. The potential for a viewing platform and some other public oriented use at the top of the water tower will also be investigated.
Mobile telecommunications infrastructure will only be considered if it can be demonstrated to be compatible with these public uses and if the new infrastructure is designed to be: of minimal visual impact on the simple silhouette, form and finish of the water tower and sympathetic with the island's heritage values.

The Houses
The five houses located along the eastern portion of the plateau are being repaired and adaptively re-used. The most suitable future uses in terms of their heritage value, layout and character and the desired mix of activities for the island, are as dwellings for short-term accommodation or small office/studios. (Refer to Policies
34-36).
The gardens and fences of the houses will be repaired both to reflect the previous subdivision pattern and to retain and enhance significant cultural plantings. A sequence of garden spaces and plantings will be re-established along the north of the plateau. The vegetable gardens previously located to the north of Building 24 will be interpreted through either reinstatement or other landscape treatments. Gates will be provided to allow access through and between the gardens. Areas along the eastern edge will become part of the public parkland, particularly the tennis court, providing potential for small events and gatherings. Occasional public access with tours or open days will be required to a representative example of the houses. Biloela, the Superintendent's Quarters, has remained open to the public and can be used for exhibitions and special functions.
Unrestricted public access will continue to be provided to the cliff top walk via the wide Common that extends between the private gardens from the area near the water tower to the cliff edge.
The area between the cliff edge and the gardens adjacent to the cliff top walk has been revegetated in a manner that helps to stabilise the embankments, and helps to convey the original landscape of the island.

Accessibility
The provision of public access is a fundamental objective of the Harbour Trust. This commitment entails a responsibility to create an environment that