Mark_pilkington
29th Apr 2010, 09:05
Folks
You may be interested in knowing about the Point Cook Heritage Management Plan that has been out for public comment since October last year with the opportunity for public comments closing at the end of this week on 30th Of April, you may also wish to forward this information onto other supporters of this important National Heritage site for their consideration, and lodgement of a comment by this Friday 30th of April.
Note this was extended from the 30th of March and the comments form still refers to that earlier closing date!.
Under the requirements of those Heritage Listings, Defence will be permitted to manage the site (including removal/demolition of buildings, if the Heritage Management Plan is approved.
As Aviation Heritage Enthusiasts, we need to take advantage of this opportunity to comment on the Heritage Management Plan and ensure it is well supported and that errors and discrepancies are corrected prior to the implementation, and that is it strengthened to protect all important heritage buildings on the base, not just those intended for future use by Defence. - Unfortunately a number of historic buildings on site are at risk due to the low importance and protection given them in this plan, and the consideration of "demolishment" of un-used buildings as a valid "Heritage Management" Strategy.
Point Cook is a “National” heritage site, and deserves significant Federal Government effort to preserve it, not simply the loose change available within the Defence budget left over after funding the purchase of JSF fighters and ships.
I would encourage the cut/paste of this information widely among aircraft enthusiasts and friends ASAP and consideration of each person to lodge a comment by 30 April.
Obviously it is assumed postal comments would be accepted into early next week and I assume emailed comments would similarly be accepted through to next Monday 3rd May.
The Point Cook Heritage Management plan can be viewed on line at Heritage Management Plans - Public Comment (http://www.defence.gov.au/environment/hmps) however the document runs for 229 pages and 7MB making it difficult to read online or download if using "dial-up" ISP service.
Comments can be lodged by using the “HMP_Comment” form available on the website:
1. Mail posted over the weekend to:
Defence HMP
C/- Eco Logical Australia
PO Box 1558
Canberra ACT 2601
2. Via Email to [email protected]
3. Or by completing an online “HMP Comment” form at:
Heritage Management Plans - Public Comment (http://www.defence.gov.au/environment/hmps/)
Below are my own comments for your consideration, provided in the next post of this same thread due to text volume limits, this is provided for cut & paste or simply for guidance of your own submission
Readers concerned with preserving this important National Aviation Heritage site should also write to the Minister for Defence, and Minister for Heritage requesting urgent action and funding to preserve these important buildings, and development of a Master Plan for the site that maximises public access, utilisation and maintenance of the vacant historic buildings.
Senator the Hon. John Faulkner – Minister for Defence
(Email [email protected])
The Hon. Peter Garrett AM MP- Minister for Environment Heritage and the Arts
(Email [email protected])
both via post care of:
Australian Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Regards
Mark Pilkington
[email protected]
You may be interested in knowing about the Point Cook Heritage Management Plan that has been out for public comment since October last year with the opportunity for public comments closing at the end of this week on 30th Of April, you may also wish to forward this information onto other supporters of this important National Heritage site for their consideration, and lodgement of a comment by this Friday 30th of April.
Note this was extended from the 30th of March and the comments form still refers to that earlier closing date!.
Under the requirements of those Heritage Listings, Defence will be permitted to manage the site (including removal/demolition of buildings, if the Heritage Management Plan is approved.
As Aviation Heritage Enthusiasts, we need to take advantage of this opportunity to comment on the Heritage Management Plan and ensure it is well supported and that errors and discrepancies are corrected prior to the implementation, and that is it strengthened to protect all important heritage buildings on the base, not just those intended for future use by Defence. - Unfortunately a number of historic buildings on site are at risk due to the low importance and protection given them in this plan, and the consideration of "demolishment" of un-used buildings as a valid "Heritage Management" Strategy.
Point Cook is a “National” heritage site, and deserves significant Federal Government effort to preserve it, not simply the loose change available within the Defence budget left over after funding the purchase of JSF fighters and ships.
I would encourage the cut/paste of this information widely among aircraft enthusiasts and friends ASAP and consideration of each person to lodge a comment by 30 April.
Obviously it is assumed postal comments would be accepted into early next week and I assume emailed comments would similarly be accepted through to next Monday 3rd May.
The Point Cook Heritage Management plan can be viewed on line at Heritage Management Plans - Public Comment (http://www.defence.gov.au/environment/hmps) however the document runs for 229 pages and 7MB making it difficult to read online or download if using "dial-up" ISP service.
Comments can be lodged by using the “HMP_Comment” form available on the website:
1. Mail posted over the weekend to:
Defence HMP
C/- Eco Logical Australia
PO Box 1558
Canberra ACT 2601
2. Via Email to [email protected]
3. Or by completing an online “HMP Comment” form at:
Heritage Management Plans - Public Comment (http://www.defence.gov.au/environment/hmps/)
Below are my own comments for your consideration, provided in the next post of this same thread due to text volume limits, this is provided for cut & paste or simply for guidance of your own submission
Readers concerned with preserving this important National Aviation Heritage site should also write to the Minister for Defence, and Minister for Heritage requesting urgent action and funding to preserve these important buildings, and development of a Master Plan for the site that maximises public access, utilisation and maintenance of the vacant historic buildings.
Senator the Hon. John Faulkner – Minister for Defence
(Email [email protected])
The Hon. Peter Garrett AM MP- Minister for Environment Heritage and the Arts
(Email [email protected])
both via post care of:
Australian Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Regards
Mark Pilkington
[email protected]