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co-contributions and
additional capital works funded by the Australian Government. Additionally, the Australian Government will
explore opportunities to raise revenue from other sources.

Section 6: Challenging Issues

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6.13 Synthesis of Issues

The KAVHA site is a heritage place which commands outstanding conservation. Norfolk Islanders and
visitors regard the site as well maintained, and the buildings and verdant surrounding cultural landscape
as truly beautiful. However, the paradox of the place is that by contrast with its great heritage value, the
resources available are modest and recent governance arrangements have been problematic.

Major issues which can be addressed through this HMP include opportunities for:

. improving governance and management arrangements;
. instigating values-based decision-making which considers all heritage values;
. protecting and caring for the natural environment;

. caring for original historic fabric which is rare, finite, fragile and precious;

. increasing available resources by broadening the funding base;

° retaining and looking after highly skilled staff, while providing for the next generation;
. recognising the importance of the place to the whole Norfolk Island community;

° responding to the concerns of landholders who want to be more involved;

° establishing better connections with the tourism industry;
. fostering the growth of tourism and development of new tourism products;
. pursuing sympathetic commercial development;

. improving interpretation, education and transmission of heritage values; and

. ensuring that the KAVHA site continues to have a life in the Norfolk Island community.

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7.1 Approach to Heritage Management

The KAVHA site is at a key point in its history. The KAVHA site is one of the properties which comprise
the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage property. However, the current resourcing and management
arrangements are not adequate for long-term conservation or the continuation and transmission of
heritage values. There has been an uneasy relationship between the place, government agencies, the
previous KAVHA Board, managers, local people (including private landholders), and the broader Norfolk
Island community. Government arrangements for Norfolk Island itself are changing.

The KAVHA site is an essential attraction for Norfolk Island tourism. Opportunities are available to improve
the experience for visitors, while providing benefits to local people and the tourism industry. There are also
opportunities to extend and improve the interpretation of the place, both for Norfolk Island visitors and in a
wider educational context. Improving governance and management arrangements for the KAVHA site and
re-engaging the