Launch of Draft Conservation Plan for Kings Park for public comment

22/4/99
Preserving Kings Park as the State's most important tourist and visitor icon received a significant boost today with the launch of the Draft Conservation Plan for Kings Park for public comment.
Environment Minister Cheryl Edwardes released the plan during a special heritage celebration as part of the National Trust Heritage Festival.
Mrs Edwardes said the plan was a set of policies designed to ensure the heritage values of Kings Park were retained.
She said the policies were based on research of the park's history and assessment of the cultural heritage of buildings, memorials and landscape.
The Minister said it was extremely important to preserve the rich history of Kings Park for future generations.
The draft conservation plan is open for public comment for two months. It can be viewed at the Kings Park administration building and at the Battye Library.
While launching the draft plan, the Minister also praised the valuable work of Dr Dorothy Erickson who recently completed a 'thematic history of Kings Park and Botanic Garden'.
"This important book provides valuable material on the historic developments of Kings Park and recognises the valuable contributions of board presidents and staff in the development of Kings Park," Mrs Edwardes said.
To coincide with heritage week, the Minister also officially opened the restored tea pavilion on Fraser Avenue.
Mrs Edwardes said the 100-year-old tea rooms were a landmark in the park.
Built in 1899, as the terrace tea rooms, the shelter was relocated in 1919 due to vandalism.
"The old tea pavilion has been painstakingly restored as a public shelter to its former glory," Mrs Edwardes said.
"The restoration captures the shelter in its original colours and beautiful woodwork."
The building is the only remaining shelter of its type in Kings Park. The restoration cost $60,000.
The Minister paid tribute to the heritage community for working closely with the Kings Park Board to ensure the preservation of Kings Park for future generations.
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