OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

H. Risk Analysis
Part D – Appendices
336 Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
5.5 Criterion (f) The place has outstanding heritage value to the nation because of the place’s importance in demonstrating
a high degree of creative or technical achievement at a particular period.
5.5.1 Values
• Demonstrates the creative and technical achievements of several
prominent individuals (eg John Smith Murdoch).
5.5.2 Attributes of these Values
• Building design.
• Collections.
5.5.3 Identification of Risks
Risks Comment Likelihood Consequence Risk Management
Strategy
Inappropriate
physical
intervention
may damage
or destroy
significant
heritage values
of the building.
Physical damage
may be caused
to the fabric,
design or
setting of the
building through
inappropriate
use, inadequate
maintenance
etc.
Elements may
be re-used with
inadequate
appreciation of
their context,
with the result
that elements
of heritage
value become
divorced from
their historical
setting.
There may
be a failure
to effectively
communicate
the place’s many
stories and to
interpret the
heritage values
to the public.
This risk is generic
to all values.
This risk is generic
to all values.
This risk is generic
to all values.
This risk is generic
to all values.
Possible
Possible
Possible
Major to
catastrophic
Major to
catastrophic
Major to
catastrophic
Ensure all proposals
for use are assessed
against their impact
on heritage values.
Ensure all proposals
for use are assessed
against their impact
on heritage values.
Ensure management
planning includes
resources for ongoing
maintenance.
Ensure a valuesfocused
impact
assessment process
is in place.
Possible Major Monitor and evaluate
the success of
interpretation and
visitor programs
Ensure interpretation
plan implemented.
Opportunities
Use the elements
representing the
works of prominent
individuals to
promote the place
to a wide audience
and increase
visitor numbers.
Use the ongoing
maintenance
and conservation
requirements of
the building to
promote traditional
arts and crafts.