Gungaderra is closely associated with the early land selector period in North Canberra.  The central section is a good example of pisé construction, which is of exceptional interest due to the limited numbers of buildings of this type remaining. The property represents a continuing rural land use, which is being overtaken by urbanization.

 Risk:

The pisé walls of the original structure have been internalised by additions which have largely preserved them, but because of lack of use and maintenance these are decaying.  The outbuildings are being removed and much of the original setting is being lost and compromised by developing urbanization.

 Desired outcome:

The current building and remaining grounds, now within suburban housing has a high potential to be utilised for community purposes.  The Trust would like to see the existing structures repaired and maintained and the building put to community use.

REPORT CARD   1 JULY 2008                  

There has been no movement by the ACT Government on this place.  The threats to it outlined in 2007 remain.

FATE RATING:    2.0  Unchanged – threat remains – still deteriorating through neglect.