archaeological & built heritage assessment - The Heritage Council

• The future conservation and development of the archaeological resource within the waterway as
a landscape unit should be guided by the principles of the Australia ICOMOS charter for the
conservation of places of cultural significance (the Burra Charter) as per revised version 1988
• The statement of cultural significance and the analysis of individual sites and monuments, towns
and archaeological complexes contained within this report should be utilized by all relevant
parties as a basis for future planning and development
Policy
• Where a site or structure is allocated provisions for enhancement of the significance of place a
regulated approach should be initially adopted in order to minimise detrimental effects
Recommendations
• The character and quality of a site or structure epitomized in its layout, construction and original
building materials should be retained and/or complemented in any future works
• As works are ongoing, advice from appropriate and experienced conservation advisers should be
sought on a continuous basis
• Prior to alteration or major intervention at a site or structure a detailed record of its present
state should be completed and retained
• Should ground disturbance be required in an area of archaeological interest any excavation works
should be planned and monitored in accordance with the procedures set out by the Department
of Environment Heritage and Local Government (DoEHLG)
Policy
• A systematic management and maintenance programme should be established by the relevant
bodies as a preventative measure against long-term neglect of sites/structures
Recommendations
• The sites/structures should be cared for by a planned maintenance and repair programme based
on sound knowledge of the place and its building materials, regular inspection and prompt
preventative maintenance and repair
• Supervision of minor repair works could be allocated to a local person(s) who has been provided
with appropriate training, experience and resources with support of professional advice as
necessary
Policy
• Provisions for funding development works on sites/structures adjacent to the waterway should be
implemented according to pre-defined long-term financial planning
Recommendation
• Many sites/structures will require funding on a continuous basis therefore long-term financial
planning is necessary. As such, an agreed scheme of priorities should be in place in order to take
advantage of funding as it becomes available
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