9.7 WEST WALLSEND #
Action
Priority
1
Contamination: Remediation proposal must include a thorough assessment of potential for impact on the significance of the cemetery with mitigation measures instigated to ensure against harm during and following works
High
2
Views and vistas: Maintain bushland boundary
High
3
Landscape, vegetation, gardens and plantings: Undertake weeding, mowing and regular maintenance.
High
4
Headstones and grave furniture: Source funding for conservation works on older headstones.
Moderate
5
Significant graves: Source funding to undertake conservation works. There are several significant headstones and surrounds that require restoration.
High
6
Unmarked burials: If warranted, consider a GPR study to identify unmarked burials.
Moderate
7
Gates and fences: Regular maintenance.
Low
8
Drainage: Install appropriate measures to manage drainage.
High
9
Signage: Provide additional denomination/ row # signage at end of each row. Provide cemetery plan adjacent the front gate.
High
10
Heritage interpretation: Develop and install accurate, informative, engaging signs heritage interpretation sign/s.
Moderate
11
Aboriginal cultural heritage: Undertake assessment in accordance with requirements under the NPW Act National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.
High
12
Environmental factors: Maintenance plans to include removal of hazardous trees and undergrowth, grass regularly mown in high-risk seasons.
High
Responsibility
Install appropriate measures to manage drainage. 13
‘Friends of’: Encourage groups to advance heritage research on interments. Liaise with the West Wallsend Cemetery Committee. Assist in grounds and memorial maintenance working under National Trust Guidelines for Cemetery Conservation.
Moderate
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