Sites get heritage error fix

HERITAGE register entries described as “excessively concise” will be updated to ensure proper protection for Tasmanian gems including Launceston’s Cataract Gorge.

A two-year audit of the Tasmanian Heritage Register revealed issues with about 850 listings. This included errors in cadastral mapping for sites such as the Gorge and Hobart’s historic post office.

The Tasmanian Heritage Council this week advertised revised listings for the Gorge, the Launceston Railway Workshops and Duck Reach.

Tasmanian Heritage Council chairwoman Brett Torossi said: “These three places were entered in the Heritage Register some years ago, but their entries were excessively concise and contained limited detail that helped to substantiate their values, stories and features.

“Recognising this, the Heritage Council has prepared new, and much more comprehensive, replacement entries that enable the Heritage Council to articulate their uniqueness.”

The new entries took into account the historic cultural values of each site, the most appropriate boundary and consultation with landowners.

The listings will affect future development of the affected places.

“These new entries reflect our long-term goal of reviewing and replacing existing entries that warrant it, while continuing to add new entries that reflect the diversity of our heritage,” Ms Torossi said.

The Tasmanian Heritage Council will also permanently list the Low Head Pilot Station precinct and historic properties at Sulphur Creek.