Ground conservation plan, Camperdown and Darlington Campuses

The Grounds conservation plan is the record of the research and analysis of the built and cultural heritage of the University with the resulting significances. Knowing what is significant and why, is the basis for preservation, conservation ad maintenance of the University’s heritage.

The “BURRA CHARTER”, Australia’s peak heritage document, states:

There are places worth keeping because they enrich our lives – by helping us understand the past; by contributing to the richness of the present environment; and because we expect them to be of value to future generations.

The cultural significance of a place is embodied in its fabric, its setting and its contents; in its use and in peoples’ memory and association with the place.

Introduction
Summary history of the development of the University
Physical description
Analysis
Statement of significance
Development of policy - Opportunity and constraints
Conservation policy for the University Grounds
Recommendations and bibliography

Appendix A:
University of Sydney overview history

Appendix B:
Legislation for the protection and management of aboriginal cultural heritage in New South Wales

Download a full copy of the document in pdf format:
Volume 1: Ground Conservation Plan (5.8 Mb)
Volume 2: Appendices (480 Kb)

For the University:
Derek Hallam , Garry Murray, Tracie Harvison, Harry Rourke, Michelle Greer.

The Consultant Team:
Michael Pearson, Duncan Marshall, Donald Ellsmore, Sue Rosen, Val Attenbrow, Rosemary Kerr, Chris Betteridge.

For more information contact:
Chris Legg-Wilkinson, Senior Manager (Heritage Policy / Projects)
T: 9351 3839
F: 9351 6489