Considered as a whole, the proposed works would have no adverse impact on the historical values of Fawkner Park. Similarly, the aesthetic qualities of the park would be maintained through avoiding impacts on significant elements and the reinstatement of landscape where change is required. In terms of the social value of the place, the temporary loss of parts of the park would be expected to have an adverse impact on the experience and enjoyment of the place by those who use it. Recognising the impact would vary and would be felt more keenly by some than others, it is considered that the social value of the place and the community’s attachment to place as a whole would be unlikely to be significantly diminished. Any impact on these values would be temporary only. Figure Fawkner Park showing the extent of existing VHI and HO controls The tunnels precinct contains numerous other heritage places in addition to those discussed above, including Victoria Barracks, located on the south side of St Kilda Road between Wadey and Coventry Streets. As discussed in Section the heritage values of Victoria Barracks are protected under the EPBC Act. MMRA referred the project to the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment. On 22 September 2015, the Minister determined that the proposed Melbourne Metro is a controlled action if undertaken in a particular manner’ ‘not to avoid significant vibration impacts to Commonwealth Heritage listed structures within the Victoria Barracks. Impacts to the Victoria Barracks would be avoided through the measures set out in Section These measures would ensure the protection of fabric from construction activities would be managed, with impacts being minimised or eliminated. Historical Archaeology As previously identified, the tunnels precinct would affect Fawkner Park, which is considered to be an area of some historical archaeological potential. The following site would be partially disturbed as a result of the construction of the proposed TBM launch site and emergency access shaft: VHI H7822-2342 Fawkner Park Toorak Road West, South Yarra. –
Considered as a whole, the proposed works would have no adverse impact on the historical values of Fawkner Park. Similarly, the aesthetic qualities of the park would be maintained through avoiding impacts on significant elements and the reinstatement of landscape where change is required. In terms of the social value of the place, the temporary loss of parts of the park would be expected to have an adverse impact on the experience and enjoyment of the place by those who use it. Recognising the impact would vary and would be felt more keenly by some than others, it is considered that the social value of the place and the community’s attachment to place as a whole would be unlikely to be significantly diminished. Any impact on these values would be temporary only. Figure Fawkner Park showing the extent of existing VHI and HO controls The tunnels precinct contains numerous other heritage places in addition to those discussed above, including Victoria Barracks, located on the south side of St Kilda Road between Wadey and Coventry Streets. As discussed in Section the heritage values of Victoria Barracks are protected under the EPBC Act. MMRA referred the project to the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment. On 22 September 2015, the Minister determined that the proposed Melbourne Metro is ‘not a controlled action if undertaken in a particular manner’ to avoid significant vibration impacts to Commonwealth Heritage listed structures within the Victoria Barracks. Impacts to the Victoria Barracks would be avoided through the measures set out in Section These measures would ensure the protection of fabric from construction activities would be managed, with impacts being minimised or eliminated. Historical Archaeology As previously identified, the tunnels precinct would affect Fawkner Park, which is considered to be an area of some historical archaeological potential. The following site would be partially disturbed as a result of the construction of the proposed TBM launch site and emergency access shaft: VHI H7822-2342 Fawkner Park – Toorak Road West, South Yarra.
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