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all 2-3 storey timber and steel framed sheds mostly clad with corrugated iron. The Timber Store (Building 19) is a timber building of two storeys clad with slatted timber and corrugated iron.
Although these buildings were built on the site of a number of former buildings and spaces, including the convict exercise yard, lumber yard, quarry and water tanks, the removal of individual buildings for interpretation purposes is not recommended. Given the level of significance of the workshop buildings in the context of the Island's dockyard history, these buildings will be restored and adaptively re-used. (Refer to Policy 57). The footings of the Lumber Yard Workshop building that have been revealed within the Polishing Shop will be interpreted to illustrate the convict layer beneath these later Dockyard Buildings.
Any alterations and additions to the existing workshop buildings must maintain the character of the industrial nature of the buildings and retain the buildings' relationship to the open spaces, particularly the alley ways between buildings and the open spaces and courtyards at their ends. The fit out and adaptation of the buildings must retain significant structures and fixtures – internal and external. The brick and breeze-block shelter and amenity block along the northern edge of the Drawing Office may be modified to improve access and provide a sense of entry between the courtyard and building via the graceful stairwell. The prominent silhouette created by the gable end roof forms and the water towers is to be retained.
The spaces in these buildings are varied. Some are open and with relatively exposed sides, some are partitioned into smaller "offices". The buildings may be suitable for a wide range of uses including artist or design studios, offices, demonstrations, performance spaces, training or educational facilities or exhibitions or even dormitory style accommodation. Interpretation of their Dockyard uses will be an important ingredient in any new fitout. This is particularly important for the Mould Loft (Building 6) with its tangible history of shipbuilding on Cockatoo. (Refer to Policy 57).
Figure 11: Outcomes – Plateau
Updated drawing
Figure 12: Convict Trail
Updated drawing
Figure 13: Possible Convict Trail on Plateau
Archaeological investigations have been carried out around the perimeter and beneath parts of the workshop buildings, in particular the open spaces to the north of the buildings. The purpose is to improve our knowledge and assist with the interpretation of the previous uses of this area, in particular the convict era. Interpretation of the original water tanks 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