Conference Paper

Author

Collins, B. J.; Fenwick, P. P.

Title

Port Waratah: The Physical Evidence of BHP Integrated Iron and Steel Works 1866-1991

In

Sixth National Conference on Engineering Heritage, 1992, Hobart 5-7 October 1992: Preprints of Papers

Imprint

Institution of Engineers, Australia, Tasmania Division, Hobart, Tasmania, 1992, pp. 107-120

ISBN/ISSN

0858255677

Url

https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.424924316756416

Abstract

The paper explores the processes used in establishing the significant themes in the development of BHP's Port Waratah works Newcastle. The paper outlines investigations required in identifying the remaining physical evidence that allows the interpretation of BHP's inherent heritage. The themes are developed in terms of historic, aesthetic, social and scientific significance and shows the importance of the Statement of Significance in determining future constraints and opportunities which will allow appropriate conservation policies to be implemented into the fabric of a working Iron and Steel Plant. The paper explains the importance of the broad outlook of the study team and shows how the structured approach of the Burra Charter and the Conservation Plan can be implemented for studies on large industrial sites. The paper also expresses the view that co-operation between owners and governments both Local and State are of the utmost importance when establishing workable policies for operating sites.

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• Sixth National Conference on Engineering Heritage, 1992, Hobart 5-7 October 1992: Preprints of Papers (Hobart, Tasmania: Institution of Engineers, Australia, Tasmania Division, 1992), 140 pp. https://search.informit.org/doi/book/10.3316/informit.0858255677. Details