The facade of the RS Exton and Co premises at 333 Ann Street.
Brisbane’s Shrine of Remembrance, dedicated on Armistice Day in 1930.
The Story Bridge, spanning Brisbane River, was built between 1935 and 1940.
The Masonic temple at Barcaldine was constructed in 1901.
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Heritage projects honoured at awards night
Queensland’s top awards for heritage conservation were handed down at the Queensland Heritage Awards tonight in Brisbane.
Queensland Heritage Council (QHC) Chair, Professor Peter Coaldrake, presented Ports North with the top prize, the John Herbert Award, for the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal project.
“The Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal project won for its adaptive reuse of a former wharf and warehouse complex as an international cruise liner terminal,” Professor Coaldrake said.
“The challenge was to design a modern, functional cruise liner terminal while conserving the heritage values of the 100-year-old wharf.
“The interior of the shed remains just as it has for the past 100 years.
“The project involved a lengthy and detailed planning process and the final design for the terminal managed to retain its cultural heritage significance.”
The Gold Award went to the Department of Transport and Main Roads for the Mt Spec Road and Little Crystal Creek Conservation Management Plan.
“The plan outlined the cultural significance of the Mt Spec Road and Little Crystal Creek Bridge at Paluma, north of Townsville,” Professor Coaldrake said.
“The road was constructed between 1930 and 1936 at the height of the Great Depression, using mostly unskilled labour.
“The 18km road remains substantially intact and demonstrates an extensive and now uncommon use of masonry arch culverts, drystone walling and stone-pitched channeling.
“This is an outstanding example of closely observed on-site survey and recording work, rigorous analysis and practical conservation approach,” he said.
The Queensland Heritage Council Silver Awards were awarded to five projects:
- All Saints Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, Conservation Management Plan
- Brennan and Geraghty’s Store, Maryborough
- Cricket Pavilion, Queensland Policy Academy, Wacol – Conservation
- Tunnel 3, Main Range Railway
- Yeronga Memorial Park, Land and Conservation Management Plan.
The Trustees of All Saints Church won a Silver Award for documenting the cultural heritage significance of the church and its precinct through a conservation management plan.
“Built in 1869, this church is the oldest existing Anglican church in Brisbane and is a prominent part of the townscape of inner Brisbane,” Professor Coaldrake said.
“This project highlights the benefits of expert historical research and investigation of building fabric, and will help shape the future care of an early and important church.”
The National Trust of Queensland won a Silver Award for its restoration of the
Brennan and Geraghty’s Store at Maryborough.
“Built in 1852, the store remains very much intact and revealed a lifetime of changes, which demonstrates the growth and recession of the business.
“It contains a collection of more than 100 000 original store items, ranging from 1885 Canton tea to soap from the 1920s.
“The aim of the restoration project was to use traditional trades and skills, such as fabrication of gutters and brackets and the soldering of gutter joints.
“The project demonstrated an ongoing, consistent and professional approach, which identified underground areas of archaeological importance to the site,” Professor Coaldrake said.
The Queensland Police Service was awarded a Silver Award for rejuvenating the Wolston Park Cricket Pavilion.
“The cricket pavilion overlooks the cricket oval and stands within the former Wolston Park Hospital complex, now acquired by the Queensland Police Service.
“The pavilion was in very poor condition and the restoration project involved meticulous attention to detail as well as a rigorous process of decision making.
“The revitalisation of this small building is an early step in the process of adapting a large part of the Wolston Park site to accommodate the new Police Academy.”
The repair of Tunnel 3, Main Range Railway won the fourth Silver Award.
“The project was undertaken to repair and prevent loss of bricks to the heritage-listed Tunnel 3 on the Main Range Railway between Murphy’s Creek and Spring Bluff,” Professor Coaldrake said.
“The 150-year-old arched tunnel is constructed of sandstone and multi-ring sandstock brick and, over the years, has been damaged by moisture seeping through the bricks, resulting in failure of the binder.
“Now the tunnel has been reinstated to its original condition and is preserved for future generations.”
The final Silver Award was awarded to the Brisbane City Council for the Yeronga Memorial Park Land and Conservation Management Plan.
“The conservation plan was developed in close consultation with the community and will protect and conserve the significant cultural heritage of the park.
“The project aims to guide any proposed actions for the heritage-listed park, including new work and maintenance.
“The judges were impressed with the detailed historical account highlighted in the conservation plan.”
Professor Coaldrake said the Queensland Heritage Council was proud to be a part of the awards, which recognise achievements in identifying, conserving and promoting the State’s cultural heritage.
The Queensland Heritage Council is the State’s independent advisor on heritage matters and determines which places are entered in the Queensland Heritage Register.
Places entered in the Heritage Register are considered of importance to Queensland’s history and are protected under heritage legislation.