OUR HERITAGE AT RISK - WESTERN AUSTRALIA - 2008 Place: Heritage Places in WA Threat: Demolition by Neglect
Statement of
Risk:
Degree of Risk: Immediate
Threats/Risks: Destruction/Deterioration
Fate/outcome: Suffering
Risk
Assessment:
Many heritage places around the
State are in danger of demolition by neglect. This can be attributed to several reasons, including lack of incentives for re-use and
conservation; lack of resources to undertake conservation; economic benefits leading from demolition; indecision over future uses etc. These
include both government and privately owned places which demonstrate how wide spread the issues and problems are. Some examples of these
places include the Armadale Brickworks, South Fremantle Power Station and the Lynwood homestead on the Great Northern Highway.
Desired Outcome/Vision:
Heritage places need to be seen as
an asset, not a burden. This can be done by having effective and worthwhile incentives provided by all levels of government and financial and
non-financial support. A review of the Heritage Act of Western Australia needs to take place in
order for effective solutions to be investigated and implemented. As well, educating the community about the value of heritage may overcome
some of the negative perceptions of heritage.
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