Protecting and conserving heritage is essential to tell current and future generations the story of a place and its surroundings, including the story of pre-European settlement in the area.

Many of our historic buildings are in need of restoration, strengthening and maybe adaptation if they are to continue to provide social, economic, and environmental benefits to their owners, occupants and the communities of which they are a part.

Making decisions about conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse of heritage and historic buildings requires careful research, along with expert knowledge and understanding of cultural heritage value, construction methods, building materials and the ways in which a building can deteriorate.