Heritage Surveys

What is a heritage surveyA technique for systematically identifying heritage places

within a defined areao Aboriginalo Historic (themes and/or places)o Archaeological

A survey may include:o Thematic survey of key historical periodso Identifying places of significanceo Engaging the community

When, Why, WhoWhy?

o To help make decisions about heritage protection, eg which places to enter into planning scheme Heritage Codes

o To assist in strengthening community identityo To leverage tourism opportunities

When?o Best carried out when reviewing planning schemes

Who?o Local government (staff and elected officials)o State government bodies (Heritage Tasmania, Tasmanian Heritage Council)o Heritage property owners, historical societies, National Trusto Key industry, business and community groupso Heritage professionals

Method1. Prepare

o Establish project group

o Develop project and communications plans o Clear aims and objectiveso Clear roles and responsibilitieso Timeframeso Secure additional resources

o Consult Heritage Tasmania / Tasmanian Heritage Council o Available supporto Information from the THR

o Expertise and resourceso In-houseo In-kind assistance (libraries, historical groups)o Contract relevant expertise

Method (cont)2. Investigate

o Historical themes - useful to organise frameworko Invite community inputo Detailed investigations, including site visits

3. Reporto Written record of the historical themeso Written record for each place

o Statement of significanceo Significance against criteriao Photograph

o Recommendations

ImplementProject group to review report and make recommendations

o Managingo Listingo Community opportunitieso Tourism opportunities

Registers•Tasmanian Heritage Register•Register of the National Estate•National Trust lists

Community Values• LGA discussions• Community workshops

Surveyed New Places• new places identified thru’ research or field survey

Other Documentary Info• Previous surveys•Community histories•Research papers

Survey Report• regional history• define significant places &

precincts• define management options• Define community

opportunities• Define tourism opportunities

Tourism opportunities• Identify and market unique stories

and attributes• Develop interpretive trails

Community opportunities• Community restoration projects• Adaptive reuse of unused buildings

for community use

Tasmanian Heritage Register• Nominations to THR• Advice• Communications• Grants

Planning Scheme• Heritage Codes• Planning Provisions

Overview

Resources Assessing Historic Heritage Significance (HCH Act)

http://www.heritage.tas.gov.au

Burra Charter

http://australia.icomos.org/publications/charters/