All this discussion on the Revitalisation Project should get back to
one vital point,
The Glenrowan Masterplan must be adhered to. Otherwise there is no future for
this site.
Latest:
September image.
The following pictures of the unveiling was sent in by Jeremy Price.
June 5 in Beechworth, Ian Jones & Dave White interviewed about the
Revitalisation for Prime TV outside the Courthouse.
June 9 in Glenrowan, Ian Jones interviewed ABC radio.
(Ian made mention of this site for people to find further info & images,
thank you Ian)
August 2 Ian Jones met with Federal Minister Ian Campbell.
June Glenrowan Gazette re the Revitalisation
My latest images taken 5 June 2006.
Sophie Panopoulos Press Release
Glenrowan Gazette article on the Project.
Latest information on Revitalisation.
The Original Plan detail, not followed!
Newspaper article FOR the works as they are.
Newspaper article AGAINST the works as they are.
Newspaper article 26 May, justification of works.
My IMAGES of the works at the Siege Site.
Reply to criticisms by head archaeologist.
June 4 Newspaper articles (large images)
As part of a 'Revitalisation' of the township of Glenrowan works have been
carried out to
beautify the town with the creation of new footpaths etc.
Heritage Victoria oversaw the work and an archaeologist was on site when a
footpath was
dug outside the Inn in Siege st.
Many of us are very upset by what we see today.
Work also took place in other locations also covered by the Heritage overlay.
I asked Heritage Victoria about the works and received the following info:
A Permit was issued in July 2005 for:
Works associated with Glenrowan
Revitalisation project, including roadworks,
drainage, power undergrounding (to Gladstone Street), landscaping, lighting
and
installation of street furniture.
There were a number of conditions on the permit. They were:
1. All subsurface work conducted
within the "Siege Site" area, are to be monitored by an
appropriately qualified historical archaeologist, at all times. If any
significant archaeological material is exposed at any time, all works in the
direct vicinity must cease and Heritage Victoria must be contacted. It is
likely that detailed hand-excavation will be required for any significant
archaeological deposits that are exposed.
2. All
earthworks adjoining the historic Annie Jones Inn site and the adjoining block
must be undertaken by the project archaeologist . These areas are
considered to have a high level of archaeological potential.
3. If any
archaeological material is exposed at any time during the works in the vicinity
of Gladstone Street, works in the area must cease and the project archaeologist
and Heritage Victoria must be notified.
4. If any
Aboriginal archaeological remains are located at any time, all works must cease
and Heritage Victoria and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria must be notified
immediately.
ANY NATURAL PERSON WHO CARRIES OUT WORKS OR ACTIVITIES NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE PERMIT OR CONDITIONS IS GUILTY OF AN OFFENCE AND LIABLE TO A PENALTY OF
UP TO 2,400 PENALTY UNITS ($250,000) OR 5 YEARS IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH, OR IN
THE CASE OF A BODY CORPORATE 4,800 PENALTY UNITS ($500,000).
The particular offence is found in section 64 of the
Heritage Act 1995.
Nothing can be removed from the site unless there is a permit authorising its
removal.
Also see my link to Heritage Vic
page.
Glenrowan Masterplan, visit this link to download the plan.
http://www.nedkellysworld.com.au/glenrowan/masterplan.html
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The Glenrowan Gazette April 2006 edition Page 14.
GLENROWAN REVITALISATION PROJECT
After months of holes, mounds of dirt, machinery and red
safety fencing dominating
the main business area of Glenrowan, there was a change for the better just
prior to the
long weekend.
The area was tidied up, much of the safety fencing removed
and new, much needed
signs erected. At last there is a feeling amongst locals that the Glenrowan
Revitalisation
Project is making visible progress.
The undergrounding of power is completed within overhead
power line cables now
removed and power pole removal to be completed in the near future.
A significant portion of stone pitched kerbing and
footpath has been prepared and
laid in both the Gladstone Street and Siege Street areas.
Over recent weeks there has been an increase in signage
within the town, particularly
with regard to advising locals and visitors that Kate st and part of Woolshed
rd, near to
the overpass or from the Melbourne end of town (a two way section of Woolshed
rd)
While the introduction of One Way traffic sections within
the town has caused some
confusion and consternation among local business people and residents, the
council
is urging everyone to give it a trial run, at least until Easter when they will
review the
situation.