Importance of Heritage in Australia

Table of Content
Importance of Heritage..................................................................2
Regulations for heritage..................................................................3
Local regulations................................................................................................... 4
State regulations.................................................................................................... 4
National regulations............................................................................................... 5
Condition survey..........................................................................5
Building details..................................................................................................... 5
Building Description.............................................................................................. 6
Significance......................................................................................................... 6
Refurbishment...................................................................................................... 7
Ways of Listing Heritage Building.........................................10
Authorized body by the state to deal with
Heritage Building........................................................................................... 11
Defects of Heritage Buildings.........................................................................11
Possible solutions to the above defects.........................................................12
Potential problems faced by a contractor in
refurbishing Heritage Building........................................................................13
Australian Heritage Council..................................................15
Local Council.................................................................................................. 16
Building codes requirements in Australia.......................................................16
Conclusion...........................................................................17
Reference............................................................................17

Abstract
The study emphasizes on the need to protect the heritage building in Australia, their significance,
listing and regulations affecting them, ways of refurbishing and appropriate mitigations required
to deal with building defects. This is the basis of preservation and conservation in Australia.
Introduction

Heritage building is a very important in Australia and form part of historic sites. This makes
them to be considered as country’s national heritage. Therefore, protection and conservation of
heritage building is key in Australia. There has a considerable growth of heritage buildings
which has prompted the conservation of historical cultural heritage protection.
Importance of Heritage
There are various types and forms of heritage, which can include buildings, places, and even
traditions, that have helped bring the society and community we live in to its current position.
Through the history of the past, heritage and culture has aided in the development and progress
to define the present and future. Cultural heritage is an inheritance from the past and a valuable
asset that needs to be properly conserved to convey stories to the next generations.
Heritage places have various roles in the society. The existence of heritage places contributes
vastly to the cultural identify of communities and bringing together societies. There are countless
heritage places that consist of churches, halls, gardens and other public gathering areas, hence
contributing to the quality of life in many communities. In addition, heritage places and buildings
provide an enhanced and unique aesthetic to the streetscapes and becomes a focal point in
providing a sense of belonging.
On a second note, it should be noted that heritage buildings contribute to the saving in embodied
energy since it reduced the creation of waste from building new infrastructure using materials. In
addition, various heritage places help improve the economy by providing employment
opportunities and generating revenue through tourism.
In Australia, there are countless built heritages, historic buildings which include various types
and classes of building, within all states. These heritage buildings have significant history to the

Australian culture and are crucial in providing a sense of attachment to the communities
throughout the states. Many heritage buildings have different functions such as cathedrals,
museums, hotels or even serve as residential houses, while other heritage buildings have been
refurbished to become venues for businesses such as cafes, pubs and so on.
There are 9 distinct types of heritage building architecture in Australia, most of which were
inspired from European colonial times;
 1788 – 1840 Colonial
 1840 – 1870 Mid-Victorian
 1870 - 1895 Late Victorian
 1895- 1925 Federation
 1925- 1938 Californian Bungalow
 1918 -1939 Inter-War buildings
 1935 – 1960 Modern movement buildings
 1950 – 1975 Postmodern buildings
 1968 – 1975 Brutalists buildings
Regulations for heritage
Due to the critical significance heritage buildings and places possess in societies and
communities, State governments, local governments and other members of the community all
play crucial roles in protecting, respecting and promoting the value and infrastructure of those
buildings.
In Australia, heritage buildings are protected through local, state and national governments. In
addition, there are various groups and stakeholders who collaborate to ensure the protection of