OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

5. Policies
Part B – Management
70 Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
5 Existing and Future Uses
Old Parliament House management must allow and facilitate only those uses of the place that are compatible with the
heritage values of the place.
Uses
5.1
Existing uses
5.2
Future uses
5.1.1 Existing uses that are compatible with the
heritage values of Old Parliament House may be
maintained and enhanced.
5.1.2 Existing uses are:
a Interpretation – permanent and temporary
exhibitions
b Public programs – events, ongoing tours
c Education facilities – school programs,
community education, holiday programs
d Storage – for the Movable Heritage Zone
e Support services – plant rooms, amenities, lifts,
stairs and light wells
f Commercial and public facilities – catering,
functions, fine dining, café, kitchen areas and
retail outlet
g Office areas – for Old Parliament House Staff
and tenants
5.1.3 Existing uses that are incompatible with the
heritage values of the place must be discontinued or
phased out.
5.2.1 New uses are appropriate at Old Parliament
House where they are consistent with the
conservation of the place’s heritage values. This
may include modifying an existing use or reinstating
a former use.
5.2.2 New uses (including potential new tenancies)
are proposed actions and must be assessed using
the Action proposal process described in the
Heritage Management Plan.
5.2.3 Old Parliament House management must
locate new uses (including potential new tenancies)
in areas identified in the Heritage Management Plan
as having a low sensitivity to change and/or where
zone objectives facilitate it.
5.2.4 Old Parliament House management must
submit the revised Potential Use Plan to the Old
Parliament House Governing Council for comment
and advice, and for final endorsement by the
appropriate officer of Old Parliament House by
October each year.
5.2.5 Future uses may capture trends towards:
• More spaces for heritage interpretation; and
• More spaces for education uses.
Specific tasks
Assess existing uses for their contribution
to the heritage values of Old Parliament
House.
Update the Potential Use Plan annually.