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ROZELLE HOSPITAL
HERITAGE STUDY
, HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GROUPS.
NSW PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

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A HERITAGE STUDY OF ROZELLE HOSPITAL
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ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GROUP
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JULY 1991

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SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
Context
Basis for Assessment of Heritage Significance
CURRENT SITUATION
Location and Context
Hospital Development and Change of Use
Existing Heritage Listings and Zoning
UNDERSTANDING THE PLACE
Historical Overview
Chronological History
Landscape Development
OVERALL HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE AND GUIDELINES
Assessment of Heritage Significance
Summary Statement of Significance
Conservation Principles
Guidelines for the Whole Site
INVENTORY OF ZONES AND ITEMS
Division of
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
Zone 6
Zone 7
Zone 8
Zone 9
Zone 10 ­
Zone 11
the Site into Zones
Kirkbride Entrance Garden
Ridgetop
Kirkbride Block Platform
Embankment to King George
Convalescent Cottages
The Point
The Waterfront
Central Slope
Ambulance Training School
Administration
Broughton Hall
Park
IMPLEMENTATION
Further Work to be Done
Conservation Planning Process
Issues
Conservation Plans
Conservation Policy
Plan of Management
Legal Protection
Other Issues
Development and Land Sale Proposals
Urgent Action
CONSTRAINTS & LIMITATIONS
Limitations
Further Research
BIBLIOGRAPHY
CONTACTS
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1. SDMMARY
The Rozelle Hospital is a large psychiatric institution in Sydney
which is in the process of change. The hospital facilities are
being upgraded and consolidated in the south west corner of the
site, releasing the remaining area for open space and alternate
uses.
The site has a long history as a psychiatric hospital, dating
back to 1876. Prior to that time it was the home of several of
Leichhardt's prominent citizens who established grand houses and
estates overlooking Iron Cove.Before white settlement it was a
place of rugged, densely forested slopes and ridges bordering one
of the many coves of Sydney Harbour. Evidence of these layers of
history is visible in the existing fabric of the site. As a
result it is historically, aesthetically, scientifically and
socially significant at national, state and local level.
The large size of the place, its location close to the centre of
Sydney and the richness of its landscape have combined to create
a site with great redevelopment potential. It is vital that any
new developments on the site conserve and reinforce the
architecture and picturesque landscape setting which are primary
components of its heritage significance.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The protection and conservation of the heritage significance
of the Rozelle Hospital site as a whole, including land sale
areas, should be ensured by additional legal controls.
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Development and maintenance works should conserve and
enhance heritage significance and should reflect previous
patterns of development.
The character and fabric of the Callan Park Mental Hospital
period (1875-1910) and the Broughton Hall Psychiatric Clinic
(1920-1940) should be conserved as the dominant period of
significance.
The remaining significant character and fabric from the
Estate period at Garryowen House and immediate grounds
(1840-1875) and at Broughton Hall and immediate grounds
(1840-1915) should be conserved as a major period of
significance.
The natural landscape which is an integral part of the
picturesque Victorian setting for the Estates and the Callan
Park Mental Hospital designs and should be conserved and
reinstated.
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Aboriginal relics and their natural context should be
conserved as items of major heritage significance in the
municipality and interpretive information provided.
Replacement or alteration of fabric which protects or
contributes to the significance of other items (ie. group
values or setting) should only be permitted if the new
development fulfills that same role.
Intrusive fabric should be removed as opportunity arises.
Detailed conservation plans should be carried out prior to
development or conservation works in the following zones:­
Kirkbride Entrance Garden, the ridgetop (including
Garryowen House), the Kirkbride Block platform, the
convalescent cottages, the point, and Broughton Hall
Psychiatric Clinic. These areas require design guidelines
and maintenance programmes which are beyond the scope of
this study.
Development controls should be formulated for the entire
site, including proposed land sale areas, and any new
development should be legally bound by these controls. The
controls should reflect the significant character and fabric
for the site as a whole and for each zone, including group
valuesand form a basis for design guidelines and maintenance
programmes.
Interpretive information should be made available to the
public to promote community awareness of the heritage
significance of Rozelle Hospital as a whole and specific
i terns within it.
Where fabric of potential heritage significance is
discovered on the site surface or encountered during
construction works the fabric should be immediately
protected from futher disturbance (ie divert work around the
area) and the Rozelle Hospital Project Engineer ( Mike
Thomson ph.SSG 9194) should be contacted to assess the
significance and conservation requirements of the item.
Alternatively contact the Public Works Department ( ph.228
4444) Historic Buildings Group (Jean Rice ph.228 3150) or
Environment Design Group (Rebekah Powell ph. 228 4803).
Institutional use is most appropriate for the site.
The following characteristics
important components of the
character:-
a) strong boundary definition with planting and fences.
Access via a restricted number of points.
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Rozelle Hospital is presently owned by the NSW Department of
Health and is administered by the Mental Health Section of that
Department.
up until 1976 the hospital was made up of two separate
institutions - the Callan Park Mental Hospital which treated long
term and non-voluntary patients and the Broughton Hall
Psychiatric Clinic for voluntary and day patients. The name
Callan Park is still well known in the community.
Leichhardt Park and King George Park adjoin the Hospital
Boundaries near the waterfront. Together the three form a major
recreational resource for the local community ( for further
detail refer to the Open Space Management Plan). These adjoining
parks and the enclosed nature of Iron Cove reinforce the parkland
character of the hospital and together are a major contributor to
the landscape character of Iron Cove.
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HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE OF USE
The Richmond Report released by the state Government in 1982-3
set in train major changes in the system of psychiatric
institutions (schedule 5 hospitals) in NSW. The report
recommended the decentralisation of mental health care from large
scale institutions to local, smaller unit services as a way of
integrating this area of health care into the broader community.
The report briefly acknowledged the need to address the
environmental heritage issues associated with its proposals as
follows:
"There are various environmental planning and 'heritage'
constraints on this process (release of properties) but
these should be resolved progressively and a mechanism
established to ensure that as the institutions are scaled
down alternative uses are found for sites (sic. including
where appropriate, disposal).
Initially, in the light of this Report's proposals studies
should commence in conjunction with the Department of
Environment and Planning and the Heritage Council on the
feasibility of alternative uses for:some
peripheral sections of Rozelle Hospital
(various other sites listed)"
The final summary of recommendations included:
"That subject to "heritage" and environmental
considerations, land currently unused on the existing sites,
or released through the rationalisation program, be released
for other purposes and any proceeds realised available for
expansion of community health services." (Vol. 5 Summary of
Recommendations p.6 no.20).
The recommendations of the Richmond Report were furthered in 1988
by the Ministerial Implementation Committee on Mental Health and
Developmental Disability. This was a report to the Minister for
Health and was chaired by Dr. William Barclay.
The New South Wales Minister for Health in December 1988
announced a "Blue Print for Health - A New Direction in Mental
Health Services. " This set out a major programme for Capital
Works to bring the States psychiatric hospital's and related
community facilities up to the standards set out in the Barclay
Report.
In 1989, as part of this State initiative, the Department of
Public Works prepared a Master Development Control Plan for
Rozelle Hospital in conjunction with the Hospital's Planning and
Development Committee.
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This Plan was to provide a programme for the future upgrading and
redevelopment of the Hospital that satisfied the detailed
requirements of a Functional Brief. Consultants provided
specialist inputs into the MDCP including a survey of existing
buildings by Jackson, Teece, Chesterman, Willis, Consultants Pty
Ltd, Architects.
During the preparation of the MDCP the Minister for Health
decided to transfer the Kirkbride Block to Sydney University's
College of the Arts and subsequently to consider siting the
Conservatorium of Music on the Rozelle Hospital grounds.
The MDCP recommends: the adoption of Option H5 for redevelopment;
that certain works commence as soon as possible; that a rezoning
application be prepared and that further study be made of open
space management and of the impact of the College of the Arts and
Conservatorium on the site. An open space management plan is
currently being carried out by Scott CarverPty Ltd in
association with Clouston, landscape architects for the
Department of Health.
The MDCP shows a new hospital complex on the site and identifies
areas for land sale at Broughton Hall; near the Moodie Street
residence and at the Ambulance training school. The MDCP
concluded that most existing patient accommodation was now
inappropriate and proposed new multi-purpose accommodation. The
adaption of existing buildings does not seem to have been
addressed. The new hospital is to be a 278 bed "centre of
excellence," offering only those services which cannot be
provided in general hospitals or in the community.
The services to be offered will include:
1. Acute service for "difficult to manage" and "overflow"
patients from the Central, Eastern and Southern Sydney areas
- 30 Acute, 20 Sub-Acute and 10 Containment beds.
2. Rehabilitation services - 30 closed beds for "difficult to
manage" patients and 30 beds in cottage style accommodation.
3. Long term psychogeriatric care - a 15 bed general open unit,
a 15 bed open unit for frail and disturbed elderly, a 15 bed
closed unit for dementia patients and a 15 bed closed for
psychotic patients.
4. Services for patients suffering from alcohol related brain
damage - 55 beds.
5. A medical convalescent unit - 10 beds.
6. A 3 bed unit for patients with contagious diseases, and
7. A 30 bed Regional Secure Unit catering for both forensic and
non-forensic patients requiring medium security.
This hospital complex is now under construction.
Decisions and detailed proposals for the remainder of the site
are pending.
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The preferred site development plan (Option H5 in the MDCP) was
further developed and a preliminary Landscape Master Plan was
prepared by the Environmental Design Section Of the PWD
(reproduced in Fig ). A final Landscape Master Plan is
currently being prepared as part of the Open Space Management
Plan.
Following the announcement that the Kirkbride Block was to be
occupied by the College of the Arts (recently amalgamated with
Sydney University), the College commissioned a report by Peter
Myer on the suitability of the buildings for their use. This
report was favourable and included costings of work.
Subsequently, Sydney University commissioned a quantity survey by
Burgess and Partners on full "restoration" of the buildings.
This report indicated costs well beyond the means of Sydney
University College of the Arts.
In 1990 the Historic Buildings Group of the Public Works
Department prepared detailed conservation guidelines for the
Kirkbride Block to assist in assessing the feasibility of its use
by the College of the Arts. A further report was prepared on the
Maintenance Repair Work Required for the External Fabric,
Kirkbride Block. This was in response to the study prepared by
Burgess and Partners and was called for by Chris Johnson,
Assistant Government Architect and manager, Health Works,
Department of Public Works for the Kirkbride Working Group. The
Historic Buildings Group report indicated that a much lesser
extent of work was necessary to adequately conserve the external
fabric of the buildings and that costs were within the means of
Sydney University College of the Arts.
Studies have also been done within the PWD for the Kirkbride
Working Group on the internal planning required for the College
of the Arts and these studies have consulted with the Historic
Buildings Group.
Garryowen House is being repaired for use by the NSW Writers
Centre. In May 1990 the Special Projects Section of the PWD
prepared a report on Garryowen House for the Ministry of Arts.
The report examined the cultural significance and existing
condition of the building and estimated the cost of repairs. This
was the basis for the repairs now documented and under
construction.
Land sales are proposed in the MDCP and these are commented on
in Chapter 7 - Implementation. Diagrams 3 and 4 show the existing
site layout and the preliminary Landscape Master Plan.
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EXISTING HERITAGE LISTINGS AND ZONING
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of organisations is involved in Heritage
The following bodies are involved in Rozelle
Australian Heritage Commission (AHC)
Department of Planning of NSW (DOP)
Heritage Council of NSW (HC)
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)
Leichhardt Municipal Council
National Trust
Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council
The Australian Heritage Commission is a Commonwealth Government
authority and has compiled a 'Register of the National Estate'
which is an inventory of places of significance. It imposes
obligations on Federal Government bodies but not on State
Governments. It does however draw the attention of the State
Government Heritage Bodies to items on the register. The Callan
Park Conservation Area is listed on the register (appended) and
individual structures are separately registered.
The Department of Planning is the state government department
that deals with environmental planning issues and administers the
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Under this act
the department makes State Environmental Planning Policies
(SEPP' s) and Regional Environmental Plans (REP 's). The
Parramatta River Draft Regional Environment Plan applies to
Rozelle Hospital. Its objectives are to conserve and enhance the
character and the historical, natural and scenic qualities of the
region. The Parramatta River Heritage study is a component of
the R.E.P and it identifies Rozelle Hospital, itemising Callan
Park House, grounds and the European rock carving on the
foreshore. The REP incorporates standard heritage conservation
clauses (see LEP below) and also provides that plans of
management for certain sites, (including Rozelle Hospital) are to
be prepared where the consent authority (Leichhardt Council)
considers it necessary or desirable.
The Heritage Council (serviced by the Heritage Branch of the
Department of Planning) was established by the Heritage Act
which contains provision for the imposition of conservation
"instruments" (PCO, ICO) that can restrict inappropriate
development. It can impose conservation instruments on buildings
and sites; non-compliance with such instruments can be met with
penalties. There are currently no conservation instruments on
Rozelle Hospital though the Heritage Council has generally
considered the hospital on a number of occasions since the
Richmond Report in 1983. In May 1991 the Heritage Council
resolved to commission a thematic history of the development of
mental hospitals.
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canoes or from the banks with hook and line or spears. Shellfish
gathered and roasted were a common food. It is believed they also
ate mammals such as possums, bandicoots, kangaroos, wallabies and
flying foxes and birds eggs. Vegetable foods included fern roots,
burrawang seeds, young flower stalks of Gymea Lily,and the fruits
of Lily-pilly and Fig trees and the nectar from flowers such as
Banksia and Waratah. Vegetable products were often roasted or
made into dampers or cakes (Turbet p53-70).
At the time when Europeans arrived the landscape in the vicinity
of the Rozelle Hospital was rugged and densely timbered. Steep,
broad, flat ridgetops and steep slopes ran down to the clean
waters of Iron Cove and wildlife was plentiful. The shell middens
on Callan Point are evidence of the Wangal people's habitation.
There are also axe grinding grooves and rock paintings and
carvings elsewhere in the area.
An epidemic of smallpox between 1789 to 1790 killed thousands of
the Aboriginal people in the Sydney area. It is estimated that
over half the Dharug people died from the disease..The Cadigal
clan who lived east of the Wangal was reduced from 50 to 60
people in 1788 to only three in 1791. The European settlement
also destroyed much of the Aboriginal food resources in the area
leading to food shortages and violent conflicts with settlers,
convicts and soldiers (Kohen Ab in West).
There were also attempts by Govenor Macquarie to "civilize" the
Aborigines by removing children to a Native Institution established
in 1814 at Parramatta where they were to be educated.
(Kohen). By 1850 to 1900 the remaining Aboriginal people, unable
to continue their hunter gatherer lifestyle either became integrated
into the European culture or lived primarily on reserves
or missions on the western Cumberland Plain or along the Hawkesbury
River. By 1900 about 50 people from the Dharug and Darkinjung
families lived at the reserve on the Hawkesbury River.
(Kohen) .
European History
The first documented history of the hospital site was the granting
of 3 parcels of land by Governor Macquarie. These were
developed as farms and gentlemen's estates. Garryowen House,
Kalouan and Broughton House were built on two of the allotments.
They were grand houses and centres of social activity for the
upper class in the area.
In 1876 Garryowen House, then renamed Callan Park House, was
converted to a temporary asylum to ease the overcrowding at
Gladesville Asylum(then known as Tarban Creek Asylum). A new
larger hospital for the insane, designed by James Barnet, Colonial
Architect was built at Callan Park in the 1880s. At the time
of its construction the Callan Park Hospital for the Insane was
considered as the 'state of the art' in mental hospital design in
NSW and was the largest project undertaken by the Colonial Architects
department up until that time.
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Manning becomes first Inspector General of the
Insane under the new Lunacy Act.
Article on Callan Park published in "The Builder".
Temporary buildings behind Garryowen occupied.
Gates and lodges erected including gardener's
cottage (R6), and Moodie street residence (R7).
Town gas and water connected. Construction of new
asylum awarded to Messrs Low & Kerr.
Callan Park Asylum constructed including Kirkbride
Block Cottage Wards
Registrar Generals survey of buildings at Callan
Park .
Land below gardener's cottage reclaimed.
Memorial stone laid. Barnet pays tribute to
Manning and Coles (Clerk of Works) and draws
attention to the fact that four fifths of the
stone for the buildings was quarried on site
forming 2 extensive water tanks.
Patients move into buildings when ready.
Landscape development of site; orchard behind
Garryowen, farm paddocks, recreation facilities,
key plantations and gardens.
Barnet's site plan of Callan Park.
Hospital already grossly overcrowded. 998 patients
(designed for 666 patients).
Leichhardt map sheets show buildings.
Photos of Broughton Hall gardens (held by Mrs
Bottomly, Keep's grand daughter). Kirkbride Entr
King George Park reclaimed.
Site plan traced by Wm. Nixon .
Male Attendant's Cottage (94) built at Callan Park
and Attendant's Dining Room altered. Night
Nurses' Quarters (87) built between 1893 and 1903.
Gate Lodge and Visitors' Rooms altered at Callan
Park. (New stables (43A) built outside Kirkbride
Block about this date).
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LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT
The landscape within the present Rozelle Hospital site developed
through several phases, each with distinctive characteristics. A
general description of the major periods follows.
Natural Site
The natural site was characterised by rugged terrain with rocky
ridges and steep slopes running down the waterline with small
marshy inlets and rocky headlands with small sand beaches.
Blackbutt forest dominated ridges; woodland dominated by ironbark
and scribbly gum covered the slopes with she oak and scribbly
gum on the rocky shorelines and probably melaleucas and blackwattIe
along sheltered creeks. Animal life was plentiful. Aboriginal
groups ate shellfish from the clean waters and discarded the
shells in middens on the rocky shore.
The Estate Period
The establishment of the grand estates in the 1840's was characterised
by simple, bold design deriving maximum benefit from
the natural beauty of the rugged landscape. Visual quality was
of prime importance. Houses were set high on the landform and
immediate native trees thinned or cleared to maximise outlook
over the natural landscape. The land around the house was developed
as a parkland of horticultural specimens, open fields and
tree groups to establish a strong visual image of the grand house
and man-made landscape within the rugged natural landscape.
Immediately around the house development was more intensive with
kitchen gardens, flower gardens, orchards, crops, stables and
outhouses forming a deliberate designed layout. At Garryowen the
carriage way was a long serpentine drive with avenue planting and
grand stone and wrought iron gates on Balmain Road. Summer
houses and informal tracks were built for the enjoyment of the
landscape. At Broughton Hall and Kalouan the early garden and
gully plantings, mostly of rainforest species, were established
amid eucalypt forest.
In the 1870's and 1880's garden design became more complex and
ornate. Gardens reflected an increasing interest in horticultural
display and ·rarity. It was at this time that John Keep, a
keen horticulturalist purchased Broughton House (bought 1864) and
Kalouan (bought 1878) and undertook remodelling of the gardens
extending the house and reorientating the front entrance from the
East to the North. (See plates 47, 48 and 49, Powell).
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GUIDELINES FOR TIlE WHOLE SITE
The major guidel.ines are:-
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The protection and conservation of the heritage significance
of the Rozelle Hospital site as a whole, including land sale
areas, should be ensured by additional legal controls.
Development and maintenance works should conserve and
enhance heritage significance and should reflect previous
patterns of development.
The character and significant fabric from the Callan Park
Mental Hospital period (approx 1875-1910) at Callan Park and
the Broughton Hall psychiatric Clinic (1920-1940) should be
conserved as the most significant periods. Development and
maintenance should enhance the character of the site with
regard to these periods.
The remaining significant fabric from the Estate Period
(1840-1915), (Garryowen House and immediate grounds and
Broughton House and immediate surrounds) should be
conserved.
The natural landscape which is an integral part of the
picturesque Victorian setting for the Estates and Callan
Park Mental Hospital designs should be conserved and
reinstated.
6. Aboriginal relics and their natural context should be
conserved as items of major heritage significance in the
municipality and interpretive information provided.
7. Replacement or alteration of fabric which protects or
contributes to the significance of other items (ie to group
values or setting) should only be permitted if new
development fulfills that same role.
8. Intrusive fabric should be removed as opportunity arises.
9. Detailed conservation plans should be carried outas a basis
for design guidelines and maintenance programmes prior to
any development or conservation works in the following
zones:- Kirkbride Entrance Garden, the ridgetop (including
Garryowen House), Kirkbride Block platform, the convalescent
cottages, the point and Broughton Hall.
10. Development controls should be formulated for the entire
site, including proposed land sale areas, and any new
development should be legally bound by these controls. The
controls should reflect the significant character and fabric
for the site as a whole and for each zone, including group
values, and form a basis for design guidelines and
maintenance programmes.
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6. IHVEN'l'ORY OF ZOliIES AND ITEMS
THE DIVISION OF THE SITE INTO ZONES
In order to deal with the scale and complexity of Rozelle Hospital
the area has been subdivided into eleven zones. These zones
or precincts reflect areas of similar physical and historic
character.
Whilst these zonal boundaries do not represent real boundaries on
the site they do delineate areas (distinguishable on site) that
have their own part to play in contributing to the significance
of the place as a whole. They are also important as settings for
individual items. Within the zone there is also scope for
identifing specific group values not appreciated when items are
viewed in isolation. Group value describes the values (eg visual,
historic, social) created by the relationship between a number of
items, for example the overall impact of the grouping of the
buildings enclosing the Broughton Hall gardens. The value of some
individual items may be enhanced by its relationship to other
items ( as in group value) or its relationship to the landscape
setting.
For each zone there is a description, statement of significance
and brief conservation guidelines. Within each zone individual
items are dealt with in a similar way. In the inventory of items
the numbers identifying buildings match those in the Jackson
Teece Chersteman and Willis Consultants Pty Ltd report and on
the Existing Precinct Plan produced by Healthworks (PWD) and
landscape items are identified alphabetically.
It should be noted that on a site of this size some items will be
overlooked. When dealing with items not identified in this study
reference should be made to the statement of significance and
guidelines for each zone .
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ZONE 1 KIRKBRIDE ENTRANCE GARDEN
Description
The Kirkbride Entrance garden is a designed, Victorian parkland
with a prominent public address to balmain Road. The original
grand entrance gates give access to a modern driveway which leads
through established parkland to the Kirkbride Block (zone 3).
The zone occupies a former shallow creek valley enclosed on the
southern and western edges by ridgelines but open towards Iron
Cove to the north. The enclosure is accentuated by the massive
form of the Kirkbride Block perched on top of the western ridge
and by double rows of large Figs and Brush Box along the
southern Balmain Road and Manning street borders. These dense
tree canopies form a green backdrop to the gardens and are an
effective buffer against the noise and intensity of the
streetscape beyond. The gardens have been developed over the
upper half of the valley leaving the lower part more open and
allowing commanding views over adjoining Victorian housing to
Iron Cove and beyond. More recent tree plantings in the lower
section may screen these views in the future.
Within the parkland setting there are two early sandstone
residential buildings, the Moodie street residence near the lower
edge of the zone and the original gate lodge, now a child care
centre, in the very south east corner near Balmain Road. There is
evidence of the original serpentine carriageway which originally
began beside the gate lodge and is now identifiable by the layout
of its remaining Port Jackson Fig avenue. Neither of the original
buildings are prominent, however their scale, period and setting
within the parkland are important elements in the overall
character of the zone. Between 1930 and the 1960's modern brick
residences and the two storey nurses home were added in the south
eastern portion.
The layout of the boundary plantings, picturesque parkland, entry
gates, serpentine drive and vistas were an integral part of the
original design by Charles Moore (Director of the Botanic
Gardens), James Barnet and F.N. Manning, and were intended to
provide a positive public image to the mental hospital and a
setting for the Kirkbride Block. This concept follows Thomas
Kirkbrides principles for asylum design.
Much of the impact of the original landscape design has been lost
or dissipated by the gradual addition of infill planting. Early
photos suggest that the original 1880's scheme comprised of a
tall backdrop and boundary plantation of Moreton Bay Figs and
Pines along both Manning street and Balmain Road, with a Fig, or
possibly Fig and Pine avenue flanking the gravel carriage drive
and several mass planting beds at both ends of the drive.
Initially the creek was dammed to form an irregular pond aligned
on the east-west axis of Kirkbride and later fomalised into
either a circular or keyhole shape. This initial planting
suggests a pastoral landscape theme where there were broad, open,
grassed slopes between tree plantings and where expansive views
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Minor significance as well designed
detailed and built bUilding of period
well integrated with site but intrusive
element in 1880's park landscape.
Extension more intrusive because of its
bulk and design generally.
COND: Good, cracking to some lintels
over windows.
DESC:
Two storey brown brick building
with hipped tiled roof rafters exposed
in eaves, double hung multi-paned
windows. Neo classical entrance
portico with gardens and trees on axis.
Similar addition but enclosed eaves and which destroys symmetry
of original building.
HIST: Built c1930. Extension added c 1955.
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GUIDELINES: Retain, recycle, replace or remove as practicable.
Needs routine maintenance esp. window heads .
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93A RESIDEl'lTIAL UNITS
Grid: L7 Zone: 1
None, intrusive
Good
Modern brick building
parking under
Built c 1970
with
Retain, recycle, replace or
remove as practicable. Site is
prominent and any development
must be carefully considered. Site
should preferably be open.
98 WAR MEMORIAL
Grid: K8 Zone: 1
Some social and historic
significance as a war memorial.
Aesthetically intrusive in the Entrance Garden
Good
Spanish style structure. Rough rendered
with tile roof/coping. Painted inscriptions
appear to cover earlier inscriptions.
Painted white.
Assumed built after WWl
Site inspection.
Retain or relocate as practicable. If
retained develop as a discreet
physically isolated item within the
dominant Victorian parkland character and repaint in a
visually recessive colour. Site inspection shows early stone
coloured paint.
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Description
The essential character of the Ridgetop zone is dominated by the
sense of elevation over the surrounding slopes, with broad open
skies and the predominance of the aged pastoral landscape as a
setting to early farm or estate buildings. From the edges of the
zone there are open northerly panoramic views over Iron Cove and
which can extend as far as the Blue Mountains on a clear day.
The ridge is essentially a long narrow 'y' shaped area with one
arm occupied by the Kirkbride Block (Zone 3). The remaining (zone
2) area is made up of three visually dictinct precincts- the
cricket ground, the knoll and the Garryowen environs.
CRICKET GROUND: The cricket ground is a somewhat bland space in
itself but is important as a foreground setting for the Kirkbride
Block in views from Balmain Road. The Brush Box and some Port
Jackson Figs in its boundary plantation on Balmain Road are in
very poor condition, the grassed field is in poor condition and
the space is severely imposed upon by rows of red brick
residences enclosing it at either end. The cricket ground was
built as part of a recreational complex with tennis courts,
bowling green and ornate pavillion in the early years of the
Mental Hospital. It was part of Kirkbride's philosophy that
recreational facilities be provided for the patient's use. In the
original design the edges of the field were framed by mature
parkland plantings in the Kirkbride Entrance Garden and the
Knoll area. These plantings provided a setting and shady edge to
the open field. The modern residences effectively isolate the
cricket ground from the rest of the site and fragment the
landscape of the ridge.
KNOLL: The knoll is the highest portion of the hospital site. It
is an informal open grassed area edged by a healthy Port Jackson
Fig and Brush Box boundary plantation on Balmain Road, and an
informal group of tall trees including Hoop Pine which were
planted in the 1880's and 1890 on its eastern portion. The scale
of the large old trees is contrasted with groups of old olive
trees which grew along the fencelines of the former hospital farm
which was closed after the 1950's. The area was also part of the
original Garryowen gardens and farm area and has been
traditionally maintained as an open space since the 1840's. The
olives and landform provide a valuabe rural setting for the early
stables, store and other remnant farm buildings. This peaceful
rural character is a valuable contrast to the nearby urban
streetscape and institutional character of adjoining zones. The
western edge of the zone is physically intruded upon by an open
bitumen carpark and visually by the bulk of the red brick
Regional Offices and Ambulance Training School in the adjoining
zone 9 .
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Grid: G9 Zone: 2
None
Good
Weatherboard building with cgi roof,
double hung multi-paned timber windows,
part has stone foundation.
First part pre 1950, Extension
post 1950
J.T.C.W.
Retain, remove as practicable.
52 ELEC'l'RICIANS, FORMER MORTUARY
Grid: H9 Zone: 2
None
Good
Single storey "sandstock" brick
building with tiled roof
1955
JTCW Leong (47 )
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remove as practicable. If
replaced buildings should be
small scale and compatible in
character.
53 STAFF JlMENITIES BLOCK
Grid: H8-9 Zone: 2
Minimal significance, part of
development of site, intrusive in
style and siting.
Good (see JTCW)
Single storey brick building with
metal deck roof and aluminium
windows.
Built 1963
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scale, or broken up into small units,
in character to Kirkbride.
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2C CRICKET GROUND
Grid: I9,J9 Zone: 2
Significant as design element
open space offsetting mass of
Kirkbride and framing foreground
views. Medical and Architectural
significance as design element
illustrating Kirkbride Theory
ie recreational activity
therapy.
Area largely intact but in poor
condition.
Rectangular grassed field approx
100 x 80 m, part intruded on by
1960's residences and yards.
Adjoins Balmain Road. Natural surface deformation (low mound)
has rendered it unusable for formal sport.
Former asylum recreation ground with cricket field,
bowling green, tennis court and at western end, on
low elevated grass, terrace and an ornate pavilion
replaced by existing 1960's residences.
Series c. 1903 photos and site plan. 1903. 1893.
Thesis.
Preserve the open
reflect former use
across this space.
compatible with
reflecting original use
as
space character and shape which
and maintain views to Kirkbride
Suitable for adaption to new use
significance and preferably
as a recreation ground.
2D CAMPHOR LAUREL ROW & EMBllNKMENT
Grid: I9,J8 Zone: 2
Significant as a design element
illustrating edge definition of
space - major design principle in
this original scheme.
Some trees missing and existing
trees stunted and in poor
condition.
Single Camphor Laurel row along edge of
cricket ground. Embankment edge is flat
in places ranging to uniform steep
grass embankment with the trees at the
top.
Originally designed in 1893 during time of Charles
Moore as edge to cricket ground.
Photos, c1890, c1903, c1920's.
1903
Site
plans
1893
Investigate reason for poor condition of trees. If
rectification is inappropriate or natural conditions
are the cause, replant with substitute species at
similar spacings. Maintain filtered views to
Kirkbride through tree row. Maintain simple form and
surface of grass embankment sight lines from road to
cricket ground. Original plantings adjoining the
pavilion were of peppercorns and these may be more
vigorous in this locality.
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2G 'l'REII: GROUP SOUTH OF KIR1IlIRIDE BLOCK
Grid: H8,I8 Zone: 2
Significant as original design
element, backdrop to the
Kirkbride Block and historically
as demonstrates successive layers
of planting, each building upon
an earlier design.
Reasonable condition,
need urgent tree
Maintains strong
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some trees
surgery.
design
Approximately lineal plantings of
mixed species including: Plum
pine, Port Jackson Fig, Magnolia Grandiflora and an
avenue of Camphor laurel to the side entry of Garry
Owen.
Original garden area above Kirkbride Wall. Layout
suggests original 'spinny' formation of Port Jackson
Figs with other trees including Magnolia, later
overlaid with Plum Pine Camphor laurel row in late
1920's.
1893 Site Plan, 1930 aerial photo and site observation
by C. Burton
Maintain existing planting. Carry out tree surgery
urgently.' Any future tree replacements should be of
the same species as that lost.
28 OLIVE 'l'REII: ROWS AND INDIVIDUALS
Grid: G10,H10 Zone: 2
Significant as reflection of
horticultural use and layout, as
record of need for asylums to
produce their own food income and
as a major contributor to the
distinctive landscape character
of the area.
Most trees in poor condition but
strongly contributes to integrity
of original farm development.
Small trees in lineal formation
but at close and random spacings or as individuals. Primarily
Olives with some Lime and Eucalyptus.
Self sown trees along farm fence lines. Possibly seeded from
planted Olives and remnant Eucalyptus. This site was developed
for the asylum farm from 1875/76 up to 1950's but layouts have
changed over time. These trees reflect 1950 nursery layout.
Tree rows and planting were originally more extensive.
1950 aerial photo. Evening News 7.7.1876 and site
plans 1893, 1903, 1951
Maintain individual trees in healthy condition and those which
are features in framing views to original stables and original
ambulance building. New development should retain open space.
Maintain aesthetic qualities of existing landscape and be
sympathetic to character of former use and to significance
generally. Eucalypts and Olives should be prominent in future
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Grid: G9 Zone: 2
Significant as rare remnants of
indigenous vegetation of this
local area. Valuable seed source
of original genetic stock.
Variable condition from good to
poor.
Individual Eucalyptus, some of
substantial proportions scattered
around area.
Indigenous species regrown from
original trees most of which were
cleared by early 1900's.
Aerial photos 1930 and 1952.
Maintain large trees in
collect seed and install
revegetation works on site
tree surgery urgently.
reasonable condition and
in seed bank for future
and locally. Carry out
2J GARRYOWEN PATHS & EMBANKMENT
Grid: H8 Zone: 2
Terrace Embankment significant as
a design device, reflecting high
value of outlook and concept of
imposing the house and its
immediate surroundings onto the
land form as a design and social
statement. Existing paths are
intrusive to the architectural
character of the Estate period.
Embankment is substantially
intact. No visible evidence of
original path layout.
Earth fill platform extending in
front of house and extended in an arc in front of cottage with
sloped grass embankment. Concrete path network in front of
Garryowen and connecting path to cottage.
Original embankment built in c1840's as platform for house and
extended in 1880's to accommodate cottage. Existing path
layout established 1903c and 1930.
Interpretation of aerial photo - 1930 and c1903.
Preserve and maintain embankment. Remove existing path network
and reconstruct path/carriageway and garden layouts as near as
possible to original estate period shown in photo c1903 (p137.
LSc thesis). Adapt where necessary to fit modern use but
retain sympathy to significance.
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2K CENTRAL AVENUE (PART ONLY)
Grid: F9,G8-11 Zone: 2
Existing alignment is significant only
in that it is a reflection of the
original alignment of the Garryowen
carriage drive area of original ground
entrance.
Original fabric not visible.
Existing kerbed and guttered bitumen
road
Original 1840's alignment altered after
1952, and most likely during 1959/61
period of construction. Entrance gate
and turning circle most likely
redesigned in 1920 when boundary moved
inward.
Site plans 1851, 1873. Aerial photographs 1930 and 1952.
Powell
Where opportunity arises reconstruct original serpentine
alignment and main entrance on Balmain Road. In the light of
new hospital developments which will overlay part of the
carriage drive it is important to look for, and document
evidence of the original fabric during construction.
Reconstruct entrance area on Balmain Road (adapted to modern
use as necessary) as close as possible to original 1840's
layout and planting.
2L CARPARK
Grid: G10 Zone: 2
Highly intrusive element visually and
in terms of design
Bitumen carpark overlaying parkland.
Possibly built in 1960's
Site inspection.
Remove and reinstate grass and boundary
plantations and tree rows.
2M INDIVIDUAL PALMS
Grid: G9,G10 Zone: 2
Possible significance as formal
planting however no reference or
evidence of this found.
Good condition. Original context
no longer exists.
Two palms planted close together
with lower trunks touching and
with Yucca? growing at the base.
Formation suggests symbolic
planting however no evidence
located.
Site inspection and interpretation by C. Burton
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The Kirkbride Block is of major historic, aesthetic and
social/cultural significance. It is a seminal example as a work
of architecture and landscape design, and of a crucial phase in
the development of psychiatric treatment in Australia. It is of
the highest aesthetic value in its picturesque siting, in its
architectural character and detailing and its unity. It is a
rare example of its type being a major complex executed according
to its original design, completed in one building programme and
occupied continuously for 115 years. It is associated with the
collaboration of two important historic figures, Barnet and
Manning, their collaboration evidenced in the design of the
complex. The building fabric demonstrates late nineteenth
Century approaches to the treatment of the mentally ill. The
building complex is also an important visual element in the local
area and contributes to the local identity and sense of place.
Guidelines
The character and qua1ity of the building and its setting should
be retained and maintained. The planning and detailing of the
original design should be conserved. Any work should keep as
much original fabric as possible and should not reduce the
significance of the complex.
Intrusive additions may be removed. Adaptation is acceptable
but, at a miniJDuJa, a sample representing each type of interior
should be retained in a reasonably intact form. Any new works if
unavoidable should have regard to the siting, character and
detailing of the complex, significant features, and views to and
from the complex.
The whole of the Kirkbride Block Platform zone should be the
subjectof a detailed Conservation Plan. The area is complex and
contains some significant fabric hidden below later layers of
development. Prior to any changes or development within this zone
a detailed conservation plan involving further historic research
should be completed. This would form a basis for specific
conservation and design guidelines and for the development of
continuing maintenance programmes.
A set of development controls sensitive to the specific qua1ities
of this zone, iDaediately adjoining zones and the hospital site
asa whole is required and any new development should be legally
bound by these controls. The controls should include items such
as height, colour, texture, form, mass, materials, spatial
quality and views.
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3D SUNDIAL
Grid: J7 Zone: 3
Significant as representative of
early 1900's garden
'artifact'/furniture and early
time keeping instrument.
Pedestal intact
Sandstone pedestal, sundial blade
missing.
Originally located
central turning
Kirkbride Way.
Shown in c 1920 photopanorama.
in island
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reconstruct sundial blade.
3E STANDARD LIGHT
Grid: K6 Zone: 3
Significant as only remaining gas
light on Kirkbride Platform.
Substantially intact
Decorative cast iron post and
light fitting.
Installed in the time of construction
of the Kirkbride Block.
Site inspection. 1880's photo held at
Public Works.
Preserve. Utilise as a model for
character of future lighting.
3F WARD COURTYARDS
Grid: I6-7-8 Zone:3
Significant as original asylum
design demonstrating character of
ward courtyards and the use of
gardens as therapy.
Some substantially intact, others
in poor condition.
Courtyards for male and female
wards with verandahs, enclosing
walls, path networks and lawn.
Some with original trees, Camphor
Laurel and palms remaining.
Originally laid out following
completion of Kirkbride Block in
1885. Probably laid out in 1890's
works.
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networks and over time
early 1900's character.
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3G CHAPEL COURTYARD
Grid: I7-J7 Zone: 3
Significant as representative of
original design concept however
individual plants not
significant .
Grassed courtyard enclosed by
verandah's with central chapel.
Individual plants located at wide
intervals along edges. Plants
include palms, cordyline
cotoneaster and Dragon's blood.
Established in late 1890's.
c 1903 photo
Document existing fabric prior to any redevelopment.
New development should be sympathetic to this
original design concept.
38 TREE GROUPS AT SOUTH GATE
Grid: J8 Zone: 3
Significant as original plantings
and new plantings maintaining
character of original concept.
Loss of associated garden beds
has reduced integrity of original
planting. Reflects species
selection of Charles Moore.
Good to fair
Peppercorn and brush box planted
around original morgue.
Planted about 1890's.
c 1903 photo
Maintain existing trees. Remove
dead tree and replace with same
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3N MASS TREE PLANTING
Grid:I5-6 Zone: 3
Significant as early plantings
which have maintained original
integrity however the concept of
a high plantation conflicts with
concept of views from courtyards
unless it was felt that female wards
required screening. The use of Willows,
Araucaria spp and Native Pine
reflects the species selection of
Charles Moore.
Good
Mass planting of mixed species including
Brush Box, Bunya pine, .rm65
Hackberry, Willow and Callitris with mass shrub
planting on road edge.
Trees planted about late 1880' s to 1890's. Shrub
planted in 1980's.
Plate 69 Powell
Remove shrub planting. Maintain plantation character
but where appropriate thin canopy to restore views.
Further research recommended.
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Grid: H6-7, I5 Zone: 3
Intrusive on the
Barnet design
serpentine alignment.
Intact
original
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K&G Bitumen road enclosing
western edge of Kirkbride Block.
Present alignment formalised by
1930 - possibly before.
1930 aerial photo
Over time reduce visual emphasis
on existing road alignment and
develop it as a visually
recessive element in the
landscape.
3P BRUSH BOX AVENUE
Grid: I6,H7 Zone: 3
Intrusive on the original J.
Barnet design concept which
included clear views from the
Kirkbride Platform to the treed
lower slopes.
Good
Brush box avenue
Planted in 1930's to 1940's in
two separate plantings.
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Remove as opportunity arises to restore
views to Iron Cove.
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Grid: J4 Zone: 4
Some part of original design? and
if so indicates design of
sewerage system.
Fair, roof in poor condition
Small square stone building in
same style as Kirkbride Block.
Fine stonework. Hipped roof now
tiled with central roof
ventilator, also tiled.
Surrounded by chain wire fence.
Not known. Appears to be part of
original scheme and possibly
linked to original sewerage system.
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Grid: K5-6 Zone: 4
None, minor intrusion
Equipment surrounded
wire fence.
Retain or consider
practicable.
4A STAIR
Grid: J4 Zone: 4
Significant as of
development and
construction.
Intact
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early site
substantial
Long sandstone staircase leading
to lawn terrace.
Built by early 1900's and
possibly earlier as a pedestrian
link from roadway to paths
leading to the point.
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Grid: J4 Zone: 4
Significant only as development
of early asylum path network. Integrity
diminished by early extensive rubble
and earth filling of embankment.
Intact
Lawn terraces, edged in low stone
block wall.
Formalised terrace overlaid
earlier network of paths around
the end of the natural rocky
spur. Built possibly in late
1920's.
1930 aerial photo.
Retain as practicable. Where opportunity
arises restore pedestrian path along
embankment amid a setting dominated by
indigenous vegetation.
4C INDIVIDUAL EXOTIC TREES AND SHRUBS
Grid: J4 Zone: 4
No identified heritage
significance to the early asylum,
and not outstanding as 1920's
plantings.
Good
Exotic and introduced native
trees and shrubs. Some of
considerable age.
Originally planted at time of
terrace formation (possibly late
1920's) with later plantings in
mid 1900's. Photinia may be
1890's planting.
Site inspection
Maintain as practicable or transplant to other suitable locations.
4D LllNDFILL
Grid: K5 Zone:4
Highly intrusive on
landform and original rugged
for the Kirkbride block.
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setting
Extensive rubble and earth
landfill covering natural rock
outcrop and supporting extensive
weed growth.
Dumped in recent years.
1952 aerial photo
Stop further dumping of fill.
Revegetate with indigenous
species. Potential to construct
pathway linking bottom of stone stair and leading to the
and King Georges Park - reflecting original path network.
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Description
A group of stone cottages arranged in an arc on a curved earth
platform. The cottages were designed by James Barnet as part of
the original asylum design. They were located offset from the
north east corner of the Kirkbride Block with broad water views
and were designed in relation to the grouping of Garryowen and
its adjacent cottage at the southern end of the block.
Together these groups of cottages, with their
intimate, domestic scale act as a counterbalance to
the massive, institutional form of the Kirkbride Block
and the Convalescent Cottages are particularly
important as foreground elements in views from the
waterfront back toward Kirkbride. They are part of the
consciously picturesque landscape of the site.
The curved layout illustrated in the 1893 plan shows a change in
Barnet's thinking from the straight row shown in th 1877 plan.
Three of the cottages and probably the nightnurses quarters were
built with the Kirkbride Block, with another cottage and various
sympathetic additions in 1907. The buildings are in stone with
slate roofs and match the quality of design and detailing of
the Kirkbride Block, but at a domestic scale. These buildings
have been unsympathetically altered and added to, however, sufficient
original fabric remains for them to retain their significance.
The original earth platform has been obscured by extensive
landfilling and the mass tree planting on the embankment. The
planting and earth fill are extremely intrusive of the original
design concept, blocking views from the cottages to the water and
obscuring the intended views of the cottages from within the
site. has been dumped below the curved platform obscuring its
intended form.
Heritage Significance
The Convalescent Cottages are of historic, aesthetic and
social/cultural significance. They are part of the original
asylum design and.relate to the setting of the Kirkbride Block.
They are fine works of architecture and craftsmanship. The
group is of aesthetic significance as part of a major work of
architecture and for its role as an integral part in the
consciously picturesque landscape design.
Though compromised by additions (including fill) the zone maintains
sufficient integrity to retain its, albeit reduced, significance.
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Grid: I5 Zone: 5
Part of group with 86, 88. Significance
reduced by alterations.
Fair but compromised by alterations and
additions
Single storey stone building with
hipped slate roof. Same style as
cottages 86,88.
Originally kitchen for cottages (and
waiting?), altered and added to
sympathetically in 1907 and
unsympathetically c 1950.
Leong (25), JTCW
As 86, 88 but early interiors may not survive (not inspected).
Removal of accretions to reveal original external form would
enhance significance.
87, WARD 1tt, FORMER NIGHT NURSES QUlIRTERS
Grid: I5 Zone: 5
As for 86, 88. Part of group but not
so significant as part of picturesque
setting (not seen from NW and not in
curved formation). Demonstrates nurses
accommodation as part of original
design.
Fair to good condition
Original single storey building, same
style and detailing as 86, 88. Second
storey Federation style with pebble
dash walls. Roof form (possibly
materials) as original.
Built between 1893 and 1903 (site plans) first floor added
c1907- drawings signed E L Drew, Assistant Architect and George
McRae for Govt Arch on 12.10.07. Minor sympathetic addition
c1945.
Leong (26), MH2/384, PWD 4956? JTCW
8BA, COTTAGE, PlIRT WARD 15
Grid: H-I5 Zone: 5
As for 86, 88. Part of group.
Good to fair, largely unaltered
Fourth cottage added to group. Same
character as original three (86, 88)
despite being built 25 years later.
Built c 1907. Drawings signed by
Assistant Architect & W L Vernon, Govt.
Architect on 14.2.07.
MH2/376, 383. Leong (26), JTCW
As for 86, 88. Normal maintenance
required and repair to gutters and
downpipes.
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Grid: H-I4 Zone: 5
1970' s earth fill is highly
intrusive. Original building
platform is significant
original design element.
as major
Broad grassed terrace, with max 8 metre
high steep planted embankments.
fill is unconsolidated.
1970's
Original Barnet designed earth terrace
with steep grassed embankments designed
in arc shape as a platform for the
cottages, each with a small geometric
garden in front covered by 1970's earthfill.
Powell
Ideally remove earth fill and restore.
Alternatively, reshape embankment to profile more
sympathetic with natural landform and step down at
surface level to reflect original platform edge.
Restore garden to one cottage as a representative
example of original design.
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58 EMBANKMENT PLANTING
Grid:H-I4 Zone: 5
Highly intrusive of outlook from
and setting for cottages.
Mass planted Hills Weeping fig,
Cedar Wattle and other native
shrubs (non-indigenous).
1980's mass planting.
Photo c 1903, site inspection
Remove and revegetate slope with
low growing indigenous species ­
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5C INDIVIDUAL PHOTINIA' S IN LAWN
Grid: I5 Zone: 5
Significant as early planting in
relation to convalescent
cottages however diminished
integrity due to loss of surround
fabric.
Good
Possible remnant of 1890's
cottage garden.
1903 photo- plate 69 Powell
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Grid: G3-I3 Zone: 6
Intrudes on the significant character
of the early asylum period.
Fair
Avenue of Lombardy Poplars along
Waterfront Drive.
Planted after 1952. Possibly in
early 1960's or 1970's.
Site inspection. 1952 aerial
photo.
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7D NATURAL LllNDFORM
Grid: E-F 4-5 Zone: 7
Evidence of the natural landform adds
to the significance of the Point and
reflects the original landscape context
for the asylum and Garryowen
Estate.
Part obscured by existing
development.
Visible steep slopes edging early
land reclamation and area of
original low headland discernible
only as low rise.
Site plan 1877
Future development should reflect shape of natural
shoreline.
7E ROAD PA'l."l'ERN
Grid: G3-4 Zone: 7
Waterfront Drive alignment is
significant as original asylum
access track. No evidence of
heritage significance for other
roads. Generally complexity
of later roads intrudes upon
significant character.
Intact
Waterfront Drive is bitumen with
no K&G. Others all K&G bi tumen
roads.
Waterfront Drive overlays
original early 1900's track. Others built as access
roads to Repatriation Works from 1918 to 1965.
Site plans 1903, 1931-51, 1965.
Preserve alignment of Waterfront Drive in future layouts but
not necessarily as a road. Refer to open space management plan.
7F PATH NETWORK - BUILDING 30
Grid: E5-6 Zone: 7
Minor significance. Intrudes on significant
character of Broughton Hall and
the original asylum, particularly the
stream alignment.
Substantially intact
Geometric path network reflecting
garden layout of Building 30.
Laid out 1930's.
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redevelopment.
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1M NORFOLK ISLAND HIBISCUS
Grid: F4-G4 Zone: 7
Significant as original
plantings representing
species selection of
Moore.
Fair to good
asylum
the
Charles
Row with some of original trees missing.
Planted late 1880's to 1890's
along newly formed shoreline.
Powell
Maintain. Remove carparking from
beneath trees. Carry out tree
surgery and improve growing conditions.
missing trees.
7N WILLOW ROWS
Grid: H4-GS Zone: 7
No heritage significance. Dense canopies
hide significant former shoreline
and physically isolate oval area from
remainder of site. Intrusive in original
asylum scheme.
Good
Double row willows on eastern
edge of oval and screen planting totally
covering front of Buildings 89 and
90.
Willow rows
planting in
mid 1980's.
Site observations.
planted
front of
in 1970's.
repatriation
Over time replace with indigenous
sympathetic to the landscape character
1900's seen in plates 70, 72, and 83 in Powell.
70 WAR MEMORIAL
Grid: GS Zone: 7
Significant as war memorial reflecting
local identity and as a 'folly'.
Scale model
Bridge with
inscribed.
Unresearched
Site investigation
of Sydney
dates 1939
Harbour
to 1945
Preserve. Relocate if necessary
to place that reflects its
significance or integrate into
new developments.
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Grid: Zone: 8
Intrudes on significance of the early
asylum design concept.
Kerb and guttered bitumen access roads,
visually dominant.
Built predominantly in 1959-61
construction phase.
Site plan 1965.
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alignments sympathetic to the
significance and landscape
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BB SWD!MING POOL AND PAVILION (33)
Grid: F6 Zone: 8
No significance. Highly intrusive on
original asylum character.
Small modern brick building with flat
metal deck roof and concrete pool all
enclosed in mesh fence.
Built 1960's.
Site plan 1965. JTCW. Site inspection.
Remove as practicable.
BC TERRACED GARDEN
Grid: H6 Zone: 8
Memorial has some significance as
war memorial and as the work of repatriation
patients. Tree planting has
no identified heritage significance.
Substantially intact but in need
of repair.
Lawn terraces with dry stone
retaining walls and steps leading
to carved memorial pedestal. No
inscriptions on pedestal. Tree
planting relates to former access
road.
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patients in late 1940's.
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OFFICE, NSW AMBULIINCE SERVICE.
LOC:
Grid: Fl0-11 Zone: 9
SIG:
Minimal significance, demonstrates
development of hospital but not innovative
or of particular value. Intrusive
COND:
in style and character but on ·isolated
portion of site with little effect on
site's overall significance.Dominates
views from Balmain Rd to this part of
site.
Good
DESC: Large group of one and two storey
modern buildings brick with hipped
tiled roofs. Timber windows with
horizontal
constructed.
glazing bars. well
HIST: Built 1959 as part of new hospital building program.
REF:
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GUIDELINES: Retain, recycle, replace or preferably remove. New buildings
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Grid: Ell Zone: 9
Minimal significance shows development
of hospital but not of any particular
value. Intrusive dominating skyline and
competing with Kirkbride Tower.
Good-Fair
Five storey brick building, flat roof,
concrete overhangs give horizontal
emphasis.
Built 1961 as part of new hospital
building program.
Leong (39) JTCW
Retain, recycle, replace or preferably
remove or lower if opportunity arises.
New buildings should be two storeys
maximum height and have due regard for
the significant character of adjoining
areas.
4& AMBULIINCE TRAINING SCHOOL FORMER NURSES KITCHEN AND DINING
Grid: D-E 11 Zone: 9
None
Fair/good
Single storey, brick construction
Built 1961 as part of new hospital
building program.
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remove. New buildings should have due
regard for the significant character of
the Hospital.
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Grid: El0-ll Zone: 9
None
Good
Single storey, brick and tile
c 1973 (?)
JTCW
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9A KORE'l'ON BAY FIG ROW
Grid: Fll Zone:- 9
Significant as original Charles Moore
boundary plantation.
Good
Row of four Moreton Bay Figs with one
Port Jackson Fig on street boundary.
Designed by Charles Moore. Planted
between 1875/76 and 1897, probably
during the construction of the new
asylum in the 1880-85 period, if not earlier. Unaffected
by relocation of Balmain Road boundary.
REF: Deduction from Evening News 7.7. 1876
and 1897 site plan.
Maintain and carry out tree surgery as necessary. Preserve
their context as a boundary plantation. It may be appropriate
to extend the row to improve boundary definition at this end of
Balmain Road.
ITEM: 9B EUCALYPT ROW
LOC: Grid: Ell Zone :9
SIG: No evidence of significance.
COND: Good
DESC: Rows of Lemon Scented and Spotted Gums.
HIST: Probably planted in the 1970's.
REF: Site inspection
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Grid: El0 Zone: 9
No evidence of significance
Fair
A rectangular lawn edged by a row of
Purple Leaved Prunus trees and with a
central annual bed.
Probably planted in the 1970's.
Site inspection.
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sympathetic to significant periods as
practicable
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Grid: E9, FlO Zone: 9
No evidence of significance
Variable
Mixed species including Eucalyptus
nicholii, Camphor Laurel, Hackberry and
Norfolk Island Hibiscus.
1960's and 1970's
overlaying earlier
self sown trees.
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plantings
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Grid: C9 Zone: 10
SIG: None/Minimal. Demonstrates modern
COND:
approach to psychiatric hospital care
and administration.
Good
DESC:
See JTCW
HIST: Built c 1961, designed by Govt.
REF:
Architect, project architect Michael
Dysart.
Leong, JTCW, MH1/70
GUIDELINES: Retain, recycle, replace or remove.
Isolated from significant parts of
hospital physically and historically.
No relationship to fabric of greater significance.
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1A DAY HOSPITAL BLOCK C
Grid: C10 Zone: 10
as for Building 1
2 DAY STUDIO
Grid: Cl0 Zone: 10
as for Building 1
4 EVAN JONES THEATRE
Grid: D9-10 Zone: 10
as for Building 1
5 JUNIOR MKDICAL OFFICERS FLATS
Grid: Dl0 Zone: 10
as for Building 1
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15 UNDERGRADUATE UNIT, FORMERLY TENNIS COURT
Grid: D8-9 Zone: 11
Building of no significance, intrusive.
Site significant as Broughton Hall
tennis court, allowing location of
early garden photos which show court.
Good
Single storey modern brick building
with flat metal deck roof and aluminium
windows and doors. Siting disregards
garden design. Materials and design are
inconsistent with Broughton Hall Group.
Built 1971. Tennis court appears in
early photos of Broughton Hall gardens,
see Powell
Leong (74), MH1/181-196, JTCW, Powell
Retain, recycle, or preferably remove and if practicable return
site to garden retaining its tennis court form.
16 DlUN'J.'REE HOUSE, JACARANDA LODGE, AND STAFF AMENITIES
Grid: D8 Zone: 11
None, intrusive
Good
Two storey brick building with
aluminium windows and low single pitch
roof. Siting disregards garden design
and building inconsistent with group.
Built c 1960
Leong (75), MH1/62-63, JTCW
Retain, recycle or preferably remove
and return site to garden.
17 IlEDICAL RECORDS, TREE HOUSE, ORIGINALY KITCHEN BLOCK
Grid: C8 Zone: 11
Part of Broughton Hall Group, enclosing
garden and consistent in design, scale
and materials including symmetrical
composition. Building itself not of
particular aesthetic value.
Good
Single storey brick building with
terracotta tiled roof. In commanding
central position but not of individual
architectural value.
Built c 1932
Leong (66), MH1/1&6, JTCW Aerial 1931
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should similarly enclose the garden and be compatible in design,
scale and materials to the group.
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21 GARDENERS' (& CARPENTERS' STORE)
Grid: D7 Zone: 11
Minimal heritage significance
Fair
Small single storey brick building with
tiled hipped roof in Broughton Hall
Gardens. isolated from other
buildings.
c 1937
Leong (60) JTCW
Retain, recycle, or remove as
practicable. If replaced have regard
to setting in Broughton Hall Gardens.
21 A STORE
Grid: D Zone: 11
None
Very poor
Small brick shed with corrugated steel
roof in Broughton Hall gardens.
Unknown c 1931
Inspection JTCW
Retain, recycle, remove shed as practicable.If
replaced have regard to
group values.
22 CHAPEL ORIGINALLY MORTUARY
Grid: D7 Zone: 11
Minimal heritage significance
Good
Small brick and tile building with
timber windows.
Built c 1927, altered 1960
Leong (57), MH1/159
Retain, recycle or remove as
practicable. If replaced have regard
to garden setting. Normal maintenance
required.
23 RIVERSIDE CLUB; FORMER OCCUPATIOAL THERAPY UNIT
Grid: C-D6 Zone: 11
None. Defines boundary of Broughton
Hall Grounds.
Good, maintenance required
Long rectangular brick and tile
building with timber windows.
Built c 1952-55
Leong (59) MH1/30 JTCW
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practicable. If replaced have regard
to garden setting.
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R2 MEDICAL SOPERnlTENDENT' S RESIDENCE
Grid: D8 Zone: 11
Part of the Broughton Hall group.
Siting reflects estate garden layout.
Part of a group with consistent design,
materials and scale. Well built
example of its type, symmetrically
composed.
Fair-good. Joinery needs repair, arch
bars rusting
Single storey dwelling in dark brick
with pitched tiled roof. Fine brick
detailing to gable ends and window
heads. Double hung timber windows each
sash divided into eight panes symmetrically composed and sited.
Built 1933. Set in centre of part of estate garden shown
fenced on very early plans.
Leong (61), MH1/9, JTCW. Drawing dated
Smith (Govt Arch) and site plan shows
pergolas and vinery and other buildings
court.
1931 signed by Evan
summerhouses, rose
on site, and tennis
If practicable conserve according to Burra Charter. If not any
development in the area should respect the garden layout and
the character and scale of the Broughton Hall Group. Normal
maintenance required and joinery repair and painting and
replacement of arch bars.
R2B SllMMER HOUSE
Grid: E8 Zone: 11
Only surviving built element of estate
gardens.
Very poor, derelict, retains sense of
original building.
Octagonal summer house (shown on plan
of R2), brick construction with cgi
roof - formerly slate or shingled (from
spacing of battens). Single doorway
opposite niche (false window). Two
windows on opposite sides. Boarded
ceiling. Damaged by weather, vandals
(recently) and tree. Shown on 1933
plans and construction consistent with early date.
Site inspection, MH1/9, and site plans 1931-51. L' thesis
(referred to as gate lodge).
Conserve according to Burra Charter if possible. Avoid removal.
Reconstruction is desirable but at a minimum preservation
as a ruin is acceptable. To stabilize remove tree, cover roof
to prevent water entry, treat termites if active, and restrain
to top of walls (now leaning outwards) with "ring beam" (timber
or steel would be suitable).
R3 RESIDENCE
Built 1933-5. Now demolished.
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OFFICER'S RESIDENCE
Grid: 09 Zone: 11
Part of the Broughton Hall group.
Siting reflects estate garden layout.
Part of a group with consistent design,
materials and scale. Well built example
of its type, symmetrically composed.
Associated with Evan Jones
Good
Single storey dark brick residence with
tiled roof and timber gable ends, fine
brick detailing including chimney .
Classically influenced porches with
cast cement columns. Timber 6 pane
windows.Sited on former Broughton Hall entrance garden.
Carried out 1935, Sydney Evan Jones is reputed to have died in
this building.
Leong (76), MH1/19-20 JTCW
If practicable conserve according to Burra Charter. If not,
any development should respect the garden layout and character
and scale of the Broughton Hall Group.
11A ORIGINAL BROUGHTON HALL ESTATE GARDENS
Grid: 07-9 Zone: 11
Significant as a substantially
intact and relatively rare late
1800's garden context for
Broughton House and Kalouan and
significant as representative
remains of one of Sydney's
prominent Estate gardens.
Integrity of original design
diminished by some additions eg
Building 7.
Substantially intact in parts but
overlaid with later garden
developments. Garden immediately around the house is
minimal .
The remnants of original estate gardens include the
area immediately around the house which contains
remnant original trees but no garden design; a
rectangular garden area enclosing an oval lawn, open lawn areas
(originally covered by indigenous Eucalypt forest) and gully
planted with rainforest trees and adjoining Araucaria and Palm
groups.
Gardens developed between 1840-44 and 1906. John
Keep a keen horticulturalist purchased Broughton
House in 1864 and Kalouan in 1878 and it is likely
that he undertook major garden developments.
Aerial photo 1930. Powell.
Preserve character and extent of remaining Estate (1840 - 1906)
gardens. Any new development should reinforce the fabric of
the Estate gardens. Surveying & documentation of gardens is
recommended. Preserve these gardens as a separate but discreet
precinct within the larger Clinic gardens.
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Grid: 07-9 Zone: 11
Significant as an adaption of
earlier path network however the
introduction of vehicles is
intrusive on the significance of
the gardens.
Good to fair
K&G bitumen access roads.
Formed roads overlay what appear
to be pathways in 1930 aerial
photo.
Aerial photo 1930
Return to pedestrian use and resurface
with suitable material, such as gravel.
11B RECENT PLl\NTINGS
Grid: D-E,6-7 Zone: 11
Intrudes on significant character
of Estate and clinic gardens.
Good
Individuals and rows of a variety of
Eucalypts and Melaleucas. The planting
layout and species selection do not
relate to earlier plantings.
1980's plantings
Site inspection
Remove. Future planting or
development should reinforce
significant character and fabric.
11 I TREE ROWS & LAWN
Grid:D8 Zone: 11
Significant as representation of
formal, early 1900's planting
design which is a sympathetic
development based on the
earlier layout.
Intact
Rows of Cypress beside gully and row of
Bangalow Palms which define the edges
of an open lawn with a central Cypress
group.
Planted in the early 1900's.
Mostly likely in association with
the army (1915-1920) or early Clinic years (1920 +).
Powell plates 83 and 71.
Maintain tree rows and significant character of open
lawn.
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11P FORMAL GEOMETlUC GARDENS
Grid: C8-9 Zone: 11
Significant as representative
example of 1920's/1930's formal
institutional garden and as one
of 3 theme gardens designed by
Evan Jones Clinic
Superintendent of therapeutic
gardens.
Intact
Geometric symmetrical path
network set in lawn pivoted about
a central circular pond with
formal central axis path studded
with red painted light posts and cypress avenue.
Stair and 1/2 elliptical low wall in lawn.
Diagonal paths established first in the 1920's linking Buildings
8, 14 and 18 to Broughton Hall. Formal axis and avenue
trees and central pond and low wall and steps probably added in
late 1930's when the naturalistic garden was built (1938). The
path layout is a reflection of the building layout.
Site inspection. Aerial photo 1930.
Maintain and preserve. Future development should maintain the
context for and design integrity of this layout. Carry out
investigation to identify original furniture and colour scheme
and reinstate as practicable.
11Q NATURALISTIC GARDEN
Grid: C-D 7-8 Zone: 11
Significant as representative example
of 1930's institutional theme garden
and as one of 3 theme gardens designed
by Evan Jones - Clinic superintendent
of therapeutic gardens. Intruded upon
by Building 16.
Substantially intact - much of the
stonework and bridges in need of
repair.
Naturalistic, gardens built as a series
of bridges, pathways, gardens and
secluded lawns edged in bush rock all
focused on a small stream flowing over
bedrock and designed around several Hoop Pines from the
original Kalouan estate garden. The main bridge is a concrete
construction formed and painted to resemble an oriental bamboo
bridge. Planting includes both nature and exotic plants.
Laid out in the late 1930's.
Site investigation (path dated 1938)
Maintain and preserve. Restore 'bamboo' bridge. Maintain
significant character of garden in any future development.
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Grid: C7-D7 Zone: 11
Significant as a representative
example of 1930's institutional
theme garden and as one of 3 theme
gardens designed as therapeutic gardens
by Evan Jones, superintendent of the
Clinic.
Intact. Some paths in need of
repair.
A bold garden design with arc shaped
earth mounds and depressions,
curvilinear path network of sandstone
in crazy paving ·pattern and curvulinear
tree rows. An informal pond and ornate
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bridge. Tree rows include Spotted Gum,Native Cypress, Lombardy
poplar and palms.
Probably built in 1930's in relation to
of Building 20.
Site inspection
Maintain and repair paths. Whilst designed in combination with
building 20 the integrity of the main body of the garden can be
preserved evenif the direct access paths to the building are
removed.
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11S MIXED TREE GROUP
Grid: E7 Zone: 11
No evidence of heritage significance
however the trees are a sympathetic and
protective addition to the Estate and
Clinic gardens.
Good to fair.
Species include: Camphor Laurel,
Brush Box, Jacaranda, Box Elder,
Illawarra Flame, Peppercorn, Lemon
Scented Gum, Pink Ironbark and Willow,
Canary Island Palm.
Tree rows along Wharf Road planted in late 1930's to 1940's
with additional tree groups planted in the 1960's or 1970's.
Maintain.
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FOR'rHER 1IORK TO BE DONE
'l'he Conservation P1anning Process
The basic steps in the conservation planning process are:­
* identification of heritage significance,
* development of conservation policy,
* development of a strategy for implementation , and finally
* taking action.
This Heritage study satisfies the first step of identifiying
heritage significance and its recommendations go part way toward
step two, the development of Conservation policy. The Open Space
Management Plan deals with many of the broader issues in step
three but requires further heritage input.
Like any other design or maintenance process Conservation
Planning is an ongoing process. The Conservation Policies and
Plans of Management will need to be peridically reviewed and
updated. They will however, continue to provide a framework for
all decisions regarding the site and all new development or
maintenance proposals need to refer back to them.
Issues
To complete the planning process and ensure the immediate
conservation of heritage significance the following two issues
need to be addressed:-
1. There is a need for formal recognition and acceptance of the
heritage values and recommendations in the form of a
conservation po1icy and the need for the updating of planning
instruments affecting the site to ensure effective 1ega1
protection.
2. A strategy needs to be developed to enable the physical
conservation objectives to be be achieved. This would involve
further research and detailed conservation p1ans for sensitive
areas, and a p1an of management incorporating heritage
requirements and including long term maintenance programmes
compatible with heritage objectives.
The following steps describe the work that needs to follow this
study:
1. Conservation p1ans
Detailed Conservation Plans are required for the following 6
zones: Kirkbride Entrance Garden, ridgetop (including Garryowen House),
Kirkbride Block platform, the convalescent cottages, the point
and Broughton Hall Psychiatric Clinic.
These Conservation Plans should provide:
* a more detailed account of the significant fabric and
character, based on further research and investigation;
* a plan showing how conservation design objectives and issues
could be resolved;
* a.set of practical design and maintenance guidelines
describing how to implement the proposals.
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Limitations
This study draws largely on existing written material rather than
original research. This may result in minor distortions and
conflicting information which, however, do not affect the
statements of significance and guidelines for development.
Some research on mental health generally, was done previously by
the authors. This has been used to put Rozelle Hospital in the
context of the development of the mental health system. There is
no comprehensive thematic history of mental health in NSW. Such
a history is about to be commissioned as agreed by the Heritage
Council in early May 1991. When this information is available
the significance of Rozelle Hospital should be reassessed in the
overall context of the development of mental health.
The time and particularly funds available for this report were
limited. The report concentrates on assessment of significance
and guidelines both of which should be used in the planning
process for the site. It has not been able to thoroughly cover
conservation policy and implementation which require further
development. It is not fully referenced and does not have a
comprehensive bibliography and existing reports on the site
should be referred to for this information.
Further this report was done largely without contact with the
hospital administration itself and with little contact with those
involved with planning the development of the site.
Further Research
During this study it became obvious that there is a need to carry
out an ORAL HISTORY research programme on the site. Brief
discussion with staff on site revealed a wealth of information
about the hospital and its use. Oral history research should be
carried out before the old hospital is disbanded and/or staff
leave.
Such a programme is necessary for the repatriation section as it
is eventually to be closed as there is little known about exservicemen
with mental disorders. The treatment of shell-shocked
veterans is an untouched area of war history.
The guidelines in this report are not adequate for undertaking
restoration work on any heritage items. Specific programmes
should be developed for each item or place before work starts.
This applies to both landscape and buildings.
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Mike Thomson, Rozelle Hospital
Project Engineer
Chief Executive Officer,
Rozelle Hospital.
Andy Milcz; Healthworks,
Department of Public Works
Bruce Edgar, Specialist, Heritage
Branch, Department of Planning
Rebekah Powell, Landscape Architect,
Environemental Design Group
Jean Rice, Conservation Architect,
Historic Buildings Group, Department
of Public Works
Wayne Carr, Metropolitan Local
Aboriginal Land Council
Val Attenbrow, archaeologist,
Australian Museum
John Clegg, Sydney University
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Bruce Lay, Leichhardt Municipal Council 367 9228
Craig Burton, Landscape Consultant
Jim Kerr, heritage consultant
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