Restoration and Development Projects

Completed Works

2002

Grant Program: NSW Heritage Assistance Program – NSW Government through NSW Heritage Office

Project: MP P2000/121 Roof Replacement of A Wing and B Wing 

Grant Funds: $95,590

Works Undertaken: Roof replacement of A Wing and B Wing

2005

Chapel Carpentry Repairs
Window and Plumbing Repairs to the Chapel

Grant Program: Cultural Heritage Projects Program – Australian Government through Department of Environment and Heritage

Project: Stonemasonry, Carpentry, Painting and Murals Restoration

Grant Funds: $233,310

Works Undertaken:

Stonemasonry:

  • Gatehouse
  • Exterior wall (internal face)
  • A Wing walls and window sill
  • B Wing window sill

Carpentry:

  • Barracks building windows, internal fittings of outbuildings etc
  • Interior and exterior of Chapel/Administration building – windows, fittings etc
  • A Wing windows
  • B Wing windows
Barracks Paint Removal
Paint Removal from Barracks Brickwork

Painting:

  • Exterior of Barracks and Barracks outbuildings
  • Interior of Barracks outbuildings
  • Exterior of Chapel/Administration building
  • Windows of Gatehouse
  • Windows of A Wing front entry
  • Windows of B Wing front entry

Plumbing:

  • Replacement roof plumbing for Chapel/Administration building
  • Repair roof plumbing for Kitchen block
  • Repair roof plumbing for Gatehouse Sentry Box

Proposed Works

2006-2008

Porch Addition Removal
Removal of Unsympathetic Porch Addition

Grant Program: NSW Heritage Incentives Programme 2006-2008 – NSW Government through NSW Heritage Office

Project: WRK 2007 93 Conservation Program for the Principal Entrance to the Maitland Gaol Complex
This project aims to conserve the main entrance to the Maitland Gaol complex which incorporates the Governors Residence, the iron entrance cage, gates, picket fence and garden elements.

The project will provide for the restoration of key elements of the streetscape which are a showcase of local stone, iron and timber work from the 1840s to 1890s.

Grants Funds: $50,000

Project Budget: $108,000

Works to be Undertaken:

  • Accessible Entry
  • Removal of Unsympathetic Additions to Governors Residence
  • Reinstatement of Original Planting Scheme for Front Gardens
  • Development of Building Management Programme
  • High Priority Repair Works
  • Steel Work Restoration on Front Entrance

Expected Commencement: Late 2006

2006-2008

Grant Program: NSW Heritage Incentives Programme 2006-2008 – NSW Government through NSW Heritage Office

Project: INT 2007 75 Maitland Gaol Interpretation Plan Implementation
The vision for the Gaol facility is to present the design, social, urban, industrial and brutal qualities of the complex, in order to allow visitors to appreciate how the gaol affected and impacted on all people associated with its function of imprisonment. A multi-faceted approach to interpretation has been developed for the site which will include the development of a self-guided audio tour, interpretive signage, displays and exhibits.

Grant Funds: $20,000

Project Budget: To be determined

Works to be Undertaken:

  • Interpretation Strategy Implementation
  • Development of Source Material
  • Development of Self-guided Audio Tour
  • Installation of Audio and Video Equipment
  • Interpretation Signage
  • Displays and Exhibits

Expected Commencement: Late 2006