In particular, advice was sought from the heritage advisor on:
• Appropriate screen walling along the street edges •
• Reinstatement of the cast iron balcony, based on early drawings •
• Restoration of the external masonry walls•
• Removal of lean-to additions•
• Preservation of significant internal architectural features, including stairways • and internal roses
• An appropriate external color scheme •
In Sofala, in New South Wales, a fire destroyed an old school teacher’s residence, leaving only the brick walls standing. In response, the former council considered demolition of the structure to secure the site. Council’s heritage advisor prepared a history of the site and Statement of Significance which enabled council to make an informed decision, to take a long term view and leave the remains in situ, pending a new owner. The site soon sold at auction and the enthusiastic new owners, with advice from council’s heritage staff, retained the brick structure and have commenced rebuilding the cottage. To date, works have included the re-roofing of the cottage and restoration of the chimneys.
Case Study Nine: Providing the right advice to owners on restoration works
One of the common tasks of a heritage advisor is to advise owners on the opportunities and methods of conservation and restoration of properties.
The owner of an early Geelong property saw the value in restoring the property, instead of pursuing an expensive demolition and rebuilding task.
Geelong City Council’s heritage advisor was able to provide historically accurate advice on the works required to restore this 1883 brick cottage.
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