Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01306:reg:84:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01306
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 84 (pt 3/5)
Character Range: 143985–147141

lawns garden, provided by combinations of original hedge plantings, new hedge plantings installed as part of Annex
  building works, climbing vines and fencing, and scattered shrubs. Remains somewhat evident in the Residence Executive Carpark garden, where visual and spatial character is compromised by sparse ground plane plantings in a predominantly loose scattered arrangement, a complicated and tightly spaced mix of conifer/ deciduous/native/ ornamental trees, large areas of unplanted mulch, surplus pavements, and car parking. In both gardens, proprietary shade structures, picnic settings, bin enclosures and vehicle control bollards/wheel stops detract from the garden setting.

  Condition: Some thinning and missing plantings are evident in the Residence Lawns (notably between the Pyracantha hedge and lawn, and Camellia/Agapanthus/Azalea near the air-conditioning unit), but the broad character remains. Large areas of the Residence Executive Carpark garden are without plantings.

  The built-in planter boxes on the Residence outer walls are empty.

  g.     Street trees (two avenues) on Liversidge Street (also: Perimeter Street tree plantings)

  Integrity: Remains somewhat evident. Significant numbers of trees in the Liversidge Street outer avenue have been removed and not replaced. McCoy street verge trees remain largely intact. Replanting of an inner row of Celtis on McCoy with Zelkova appears to be in progress.

  Condition: Refer Canopy Tree Experts report (February 2016).

  The design of the internal courtyard to main building (assumed reflected in Courtyard path pattern)

  Integrity: Remains somewhat evident. A tree (Acer) overhangs the central pathway and diminishes the axial symmetry. The mixed materials, geometry and planting themes to the four quadrants possibly detract from the design intent in the original courtyard.
  Other elements which may detract from appreciation of the original are contemporary 'low-cost' aluminium seating, brick columns positioned against colonnade, ceramic pots,
  a Japanese lantern, and patched colonnade concrete with omission of brick inlays.

  Condition: Refer above 'Enclosure aspect of the courtyard', and Canopy Tree Experts report (February 2016).

  h.     Sir Colin Mackenzie memorial pool

  Integrity: Is present.

  Condition: Operational.

  i.       Memorial tree to Gabe Carpe
  Integrity: Tree and plaque
  both present.

  Condition: Refer Canopy Tree Experts report (February 2016).

  3.3    Main Building

    3.3.1 Exterior

  The main building is a two-storey masonry building with a full basement. It is clad in Hawkesbury sandstone and features an Australian stripped classical style with Art Deco details.

  Refer Figure 36 to Figure 42. Some photographs are included here with more in Attachment 2.

  The main façade features a central slightly protruding curved entry portico, which is accessed by a flight of granite steps. Either side of the entrance, the façade is modulated by full height sandstone faced fluted panels and windows. The head of the columns has an engraved panel featuring lizards. Between the panels and windows is a bay of