and understanding of, historic sites, 1955 the mill had ceased operating, and it has consistent with safety of visitors. been partially dismantled. Logging continued in the area, logs being carted to William Management strategies Cook’s mill in Thornton. Even though the Identify, assess and manage historic places business changed hands, logging continued in according to Parks Victoria guidelines. the Little River/Storm Creek area until late 1971 (Evans 1995). Finalise and implement the strategy for the A number of overgrown extraction tracks can conservation, management and be found, and the Cooks Mill area contains interpretation of the Cooks Mill Historic remnants of concrete foundations and steel Area. relics. The previous Management Plan for the Park recommended that the site should be Encourage research into the Park’s interpreted (NPS 1984). Aboriginal history. Aims Investigate and document Aboriginal history and identify, protect, and manage Protect significant cultural and historic sites in accordance with Parks Victoria sites. guidelines and in consultation with the Corranderk Koori Cooperative and Improve access to, and appreciation Aboriginal Affairs Victoria.
1955 the mill had ceased operating, and it has been partially dismantled. Logging continued in the area, logs being carted to William Cook’s mill in Thornton. Even though the business changed hands, logging continued in the Little River/Storm Creek area until late 1971 (Evans 1995). A number of overgrown extraction tracks can be found, and the Cooks Mill area contains remnants of concrete foundations and steel relics. The previous Management Plan for the Park recommended that the site should be interpreted (NPS 1984). Aims Protect significant cultural and historic sites. Improve access to, and appreciation and understanding of, historic sites, consistent with safety of visitors. Management strategies Identify, assess and manage historic places according to Parks Victoria guidelines. Finalise and implement the strategy for the conservation, management and interpretation of the Cooks Mill Historic Area. Encourage research into the Park’s Aboriginal history. Investigate and document Aboriginal history and identify, protect, and manage sites in accordance with Parks Victoria guidelines and in consultation with the Corranderk Koori Cooperative and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria.