Building Maintenance and Refurbishment: HM Prison Pentridge Study

This report investigates HM Prison Pentridge, a heritage building in Melbourne, Australia, listed in the Victorian Heritage Database. The report identifies numerous structural and non-structural defects within the building, which served as Melbourne's main remand and prison from 1851 to 1977. It proposes remedial actions for 22 identified defects and addresses potential challenges contractors may face during restoration, including community opposition, irreversible damage, approval processes, material unavailability, and safety risks. The report emphasizes the importance of heritage buildings for conservation, tourism, research, and community pride, detailing the criteria for listing buildings in the Victorian Heritage Register and the registration process overseen by the Heritage Council of Victoria. It concludes with recommendations for successful refurbishment, including addressing potential problems and maintaining heritage standards.