❓ Hon. Robyn McSweeney inquires about the status of negotiations regarding Blechynden House management, the National Trust's plans for public access, and the whereabouts of a historically significant book. The National Trust responds detailing the change in management, future plans, and addresses the missing book.
AnsweredQoN 6306Legislative Council
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(1) Will the Minister advise where the negotiations are at between the local people who formerly managed Blechynden House and the National Trust?
(2) If negotiations have broken down and the House is now under the National Trust management, please detail the plan that they have to continue for this House to be open to the public?
(3) A book of historical significance was in the house when the local management committee cared for the house and it has now been removed, -
(a) where is it; and
(b) why was it removed from the local community?
(2) If negotiations have broken down and the House is now under the National Trust management, please detail the plan that they have to continue for this House to be open to the public?
(3) A book of historical significance was in the house when the local management committee cared for the house and it has now been removed, -
(a) where is it; and
(b) why was it removed from the local community?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 June 2008
Responded by
Minister for Local Government representing the Minister for Heritage
Response time
35 days
The National Trust of Australia (WA) advises:
From 2002 until January 2008, Bridgedale was managed under a partnering agreement between the Shire of Bridgetown and the National Trust of Australia (WA). Under this partnering agreement, the Shire carried out local minor maintenance for the National Trust while the National Trust concentrated on conservation and interpretation initiatives and overall management of operations. In January 2008, by mutual consent, the partnering agreement was not extended and the Shire withdrew from active involvement with the site.
The National Trust plans to continue to use the services of local National Trust members on a rostered basis to open Bridgedale to the public and to care for the gardens. Through these National Trust community volunteers, Bridgedale will remain publicly accessible as a locally significant heritage site on an advertised scheduled basis. Subject to the availability of volunteers, Bridgedale will also be open by special request for groups and schools and for public events such as the Festival of Country Gardens.
At the present time Bridgedale is closed for major conservation works including roof replacement. As with all conservation activity, considerable research and investigation is necessary before contracts can be finalised and works initiated. The authorised conservation works are expected to extend until the third week of June. Bridgedale will then remain closed for its normal winter closing during the month of July. It is currently planned to re-open Bridgedale for its next public season on 3 August 2008 depending on volunteer availability.
In discussion, neither National Trust staff nor local volunteer National Trust members were aware of any book of historical significance being removed from Bridgedale. If the Hon. Member has further details on this matter, the Trust would be happy to pursue it.
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From 2002 until January 2008, Bridgedale was managed under a partnering agreement between the Shire of Bridgetown and the National Trust of Australia (WA). Under this partnering agreement, the Shire carried out local minor maintenance for the National Trust while the National Trust concentrated on conservation and interpretation initiatives and overall management of operations. In January 2008, by mutual consent, the partnering agreement was not extended and the Shire withdrew from active involvement with the site.
The National Trust plans to continue to use the services of local National Trust members on a rostered basis to open Bridgedale to the public and to care for the gardens. Through these National Trust community volunteers, Bridgedale will remain publicly accessible as a locally significant heritage site on an advertised scheduled basis. Subject to the availability of volunteers, Bridgedale will also be open by special request for groups and schools and for public events such as the Festival of Country Gardens.
At the present time Bridgedale is closed for major conservation works including roof replacement. As with all conservation activity, considerable research and investigation is necessary before contracts can be finalised and works initiated. The authorised conservation works are expected to extend until the third week of June. Bridgedale will then remain closed for its normal winter closing during the month of July. It is currently planned to re-open Bridgedale for its next public season on 3 August 2008 depending on volunteer availability.
In discussion, neither National Trust staff nor local volunteer National Trust members were aware of any book of historical significance being removed from Bridgedale. If the Hon. Member has further details on this matter, the Trust would be happy to pursue it.
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