OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

5. Policies
Part B – Management
Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
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Management Mechanisms
2.3
Permitted
Actions
2.4
Zones
2.3.1 Permitted Actions are Actions that will not
have an adverse impact on the heritage values.
These must be undertaken in accordance with
the scheduled guidelines without the need for an
Action proposal (see Chapter 9 for permitted action
schedules).
2.3.2 Actions may be added to Permitted Action
Schedules if determined to have no adverse impact
on the heritage values by the Actions Committee.
2.4.1 Policies must be enacted through the
implementation of zones.
Specific tasks
Develop and implement schedules for
Permitted Actions.
Review and monitor effectiveness of
Permitted Action Schedules.
Review and monitor effectiveness of
zoning approach.
2.5
Works programs
Contracts and Tenders
2.6
Conservation
safeguards in
contracts and
tenders
2.5.1 Old Parliament House management
must maintain a Capital Works Plan, a Routine
Maintenance Program and a Cyclical Maintenance
Program, based on the Life Cycle Cost Plan,
consistent with this Heritage Management Plan.
2.6.1 Ensure the work methods are consistent with
the conservation of the heritage values of
Old Parliament House. In general, contracts must
ensure that:
a contractors are appropriately trained and
supervised for work in a heritage building
b contractors are appropriately attired during works
(for example white gloves or soft soled shoes in
some circumstances)
c proposed work methodologies are reviewed by
Old Parliament House Actions Committee prior to
commencement of works
d Old Parliament House management has access
to the work place in order to supervise, monitor
and direct works as necessary
e A risk assessment is undertaken and proof
of heritage induction training is provided prior to
commencement of works; and
f Old Parliament House management can
terminate the contract on reasonable grounds,
including failure to observe acceptable standards
of conservation work.
Review and implement the Capital Works
Plan and the Cyclical Maintenance
Program to address (but not limited to):
• asbestos removal in SE Wing.
Review and implement air conditioning
requirements.
Specific tasks
Review and, where necessary, update
existing Standard Terms and Conditions
for Old Parliament House works contracts.
Engage a competent independent site
supervisor where necessary.
Establish and monitor proof of induction
for contractors.