Protecting National Historic Sites 2017-18: Successful projects Project Title Recipient Project Description NHL Site State Total Funding Recommended (GST Excl.) Total Funding Approved (GST Incl.) First Government House new learning and education experiences Trustee for Historic Houses Trust of NSW The project will deliver a dedicated learning space, and experiential facilities for schools and families to promote greater engagement with the history of the site of first Government House and enhance understanding of its significance today. First Government House NSW $240,000 $264,000 Revision of Conservation Management Plan for the Government Domain Trustee for Parramatta Regional Park Trust The project will address operational, business and strategic requirements for the management of Parramatta Park with regard for its national and world listed heritage values. Old Government House and Government Domain NSW $200,000 $220,000 The Qantas Hangar - Restoring our past for the future Trustee for The QANTAS Foundation Memorial Trust The project will repair, replace and restore the decaying timber flooring, joists, bearers and stumps. QANTAS hangar - Longreach QLD $70,700 $77,700 Repair and make safe the Tower and Lantern room of the Lighthouse Tourism Great Ocean Road Pty Ltd The project will protect and preserve the public access areas of the Lighthouse by repairing areas of rust and replacing worn components of the Lantern room. Great Ocean Road (Otway Lighthouse) VIC $41,360 $45,496 Repairs to Gun Towers and North Perimeter Wall Department of Planning Lands and Heritage This project will repair the gun towers and the north perimeter wall of Fremantle Prison, where corroded walk way fixings have damaged the stonework. Fremantle Prison (former) WA $250,000 $275,000
Echuca, Port of Echuca Wharf Campaspe Shire Council The project will deliver the most suitable and agreed option to permanently remove silt build up in front of the southern end of the historic Echuca Wharf and allow access to the wharf. Echuca Wharf VIC $250,000 $275,000 Conservation of stained glass windows All Saints Church Norfolk Island Church of New England Norfolk Island The project will repair deteriorated mortar, damage and decay to the lead, distortion in painted surfaces and minor perforations in glass panels. Norfolk Island EXT $53,600 $58,960 Shine Dome - Moat Repair Australian Academy of Science The project will repair the failing membrane of the moat and prevent potential water leaks into the basement. Australian Academy of Science Building ACT $127,500 $140,250 Shine Dome Roof Repair and Water Management Strategy Australian Academy of Science The project will address both the current failing roof surface and consider water catchment strategies to collect water from the roof. Australian Academy of Science ACT $174,500 $191,950 Update Conservation Management Plan to reflect World Heritage standing NSW Office of Environment and Heritage The project will update the 2007 Conservation Management Plan for Old Great North Road to reflect World Heritage standing. Old Great North Road NSW $51,200 $56,320 Great Melbourne Telescope House Roof Opening Royal Botanic Gardens Board This project will allow the roof of the Great Melbourne Telescope House to become operational. The works include removal of rising damp, repair of leaking roof, gutters and plumbing, and removal of non-heritage structures. Electrical repairs are also included. Melbourne Observatory VIC $250,000 $275,000 Mawsons Hut Mobile Classroom Mawsons Hut Foundation Ltd To establish a mobile education facility to visit schools to raise awareness of the Mawson’s Hut historic site and its values Mawson’s Hut EXT $150,000 $165,000 Thematic studies of the early defence of Australia Federation of Australian Historical Societies A thematic study of the early defence of Australia, i.e. nineteenth century east coast, and, a thematic study of the significance of the Sydney Harbour and Port Phillip Bay ACT $80,000 $88,000
*FY2018-19: $120,000 *FY2018-19: $120,000 Conservation Works to the Powerhouse, Cockatoo Island Sydney Harbour Conservancy LTD The conservation works will include window repairs, removal and replacement of the asbestos ceiling and painting. Also installation of compliant balustrading to sub floor areas. Cockatoo Island NSW $140,000 $154,000 Total FY 2017-18 $4,420,860 FY 2017-18 $4,862,946 *Funding for the 2018-19 financial year will be provided from the 2018-19 Australian Heritage Grants round.