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The Malachi Gilmore Memorial Hall 124 Oberon Street, Oberon

Malachi Gilmore Hall Development Design Report

Revision: 21st June 2018

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Contents Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 2

1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 4

2.0 Background ....................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 The Malachi Gilmore Memorial Hall .............................................................................................. 4

2.2 Current usage................................................................................................................................ 5

2.3 Pre-lodgement discussions ........................................................................................................... 5

3.0 Site and Surrounds ........................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Site location ................................................................................................................................... 6

3.2 Site characteristics ........................................................................................................................ 7

3.3 Surrounding context ...................................................................................................................... 7

3.4 Land ownership and encumbrances ............................................................................................. 7

4.0 Proposal ............................................................................................................................................ 8

4.1 Development Proposals ................................................................................................................ 8

4.2 Design Philosophy and Heritage Considerations.......................................................................... 8

4.3 Statement of Environmental Effects .............................................................................................. 9

4.4 DA 01: General works pertaining to Class 9b classification ....................................................... 10

4.5 DA 02: Sole occupancy unit ........................................................................................................ 11

5.0 Statutory Requirements and Compliance ....................................................................................... 13

5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 13

5.2 BCA Provisions ........................................................................................................................... 13

5.3 Non-conformance and mitigations .............................................................................................. 15

6.0 Scope of Work ................................................................................................................................. 17

6.1 DA01 – External Works ............................................................................................................... 18

6.2 DA01 – Internal Works Generally................................................................................................ 23

6.3 DA01 – Patron’s Facilities and Class 9b Compliance Upgrade .................................................. 30

6.4 DA02 – Sole Occupancy Unit ...................................................................................................... 33

Appendix 1 Statement of Heritage Impact ............................................................................................. 39

Appendix 2 Section 60 Approval Items .................................................................................................. 43

Appendix 3 Photographs ........................................................................................................................ 44

Appendix 4 Internal Finishes Schedule .................................................................................................. 52

Appendix 5 Document References ........................................................................................................ 53

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Executive Summary

The following Design Report has been prepared in support of Applications for Development pertaining to the reestablishment of the Malachi Gilmore Hall as a place of public entertainment and inclusion of a private apartment.

The Malachi Gilmore Hall is listed on the State Heritage Register (SHR 01680) for its unusual and distinctive architectural style whilst also exemplifying a simple, functional dance hall and cinema. The hall is also recognised for its social significance in the local community being the venue for many formal and private occasions of note in Oberon between 1937 and 1977.

There is considerable support for the return of this building to public use and access on account of its landmark position and its important social heritage.

The building is in a sound structural state, and remains almost intact, having sustained only minor alterations for its recent use as a wool store, with the foyer housing a craft shop.

It is the applicant’s intention to return the Malachi Gilmore Hall to its former station, as a centre for entertainment and the arts, and as a social focus for the Oberon Community. To achieve this, it is intended to carry out minor building works to make the property safe for the public and to provide adequate facilities to function as a place of public entertainment, in particular as a ‘ theatre and cinema’ (under the provisions of the NCC/BCA).

In addition, it is proposed to adapt and re-purpose the mezzanine level ‘dress circle’ balcony and former projectionist rooms as a private dwelling.

Approval for development is therefore sought for work in two tranches under the headings:

Certificate of Classification (Class 9b) and associated minor building works;

Building Work – Class 4 Sole Occupancy Unit.

This report is to be read in conjunction with architectural drawings and is further supported by the Statement of Heritage Impact (see Appendix 1).

APPLICANT DETAILS

Contact name Lucy East

Company Name Mr JR East and Mrs L East (Family Partnership)

Postal address 483 Mowbray Road West

Lane Cove North, NSW, 2066

Email address [email protected]

Contact Nos M. 0401 262 260

H. 02 9420 2294

mailto:[email protected]

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SITE AND PROPOSAL DETAILS

Address of Site 124 Oberon Street

Oberon, NSW, 2787

Real Property Description Lot 6 / - / DP17887

Total Site Area 986m2

Local Authority Oberon

Zone B2 – Local Centre

Contribution Plans (LGA based) Oberon CP 2004

Development Control Plans

(LGA Based)

Oberon DCP 2001 – Amendment 9

Land Application LEP Included – Oberon Local Environmental Plan 2013

Land Application LEP Buffer area – Industrial Buffer: Class (Industrial Buffer)

Heritage State Heritage Act: SHR No.01680

Malachi Gilmore Memorial Hall (pub. 2003-12-05)

Item – General: Malachi Gilmore Memorial Hall (pub. 2013-12-20)

Purpose / Use Entertainment facility (Cinema and arts centre) and single dwelling

BCA Classification Class 9b – Multi-purpose hall

Class 4 – Sole occupancy unit

Land Owner Jonathan Richard James East, Lucy Alison East

ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT

Type of

Development

Certificate of Classification (Class 9b) and

associated minor building works

– Integrated Development (Heritage Act)

Building Work – Class 4 Sole Occupancy

Unit

– Integrated Development (Heritage Act)

Type of Approval Development Permit for Material Change of

Use for Entertainment facility, including

Indoor Entertainment, Single Dwelling and

associated office and ancillary functions.

Preliminary Approval for Building Works for

Sole occupancy unit

Level of

Assessment

Permissible Permissible

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1.0 Introduction

The following Design Report has been prepared in support of Applications for Development pertaining to the reestablishment of the Malachi Gilmore Hall as a place of public entertainment. In addition, it is proposed to adapt and re-purpose the mezzanine level ‘dress circle’ balcony and former projectionist rooms as a private dwelling.

Approval for development is therefore being sought for work in two tranches, under the headings:

DA 01: General works pertaining to Class 9b classification;

DA 02: Sole occupancy unit.

This report is accompanied by and should be read in conjunction with the architectural drawings and appended documents.

This report provides the applicant’s assessment of the proposal against Council’s planning provisions and current building standards, and concludes that the development is appropriate, advances Council’s vision and intent for the building and neighbourhood, and is not anticipated to impact upon the amenity of the locality.

Council’s approval of the applications is therefore sought, subject to relevant and reasonable conditions.

2.0 Background

2.1 The Malachi Gilmore Memorial Hall

The Malachi Gilmore Hall is located in Oberon Street, the main street in the town of Oberon. It was built in 1937 as a dance hall and cinema by the Catholic Church in Oberon for the whole community.

The building is recognised as typical of an important stage in the development of regional cinema in NSW and Australia.

The original grant of Lot 6 (part of allotment 3 & 4 Section 21, Oberon, County Westmoreland) was made to Malachi Gilmore of 74 Pitt Street, Newtown on 9th August 1865. After Malachi Gilmore’s death in 1921, his children followed a Gilmore tradition and gave land to the Catholic Church in his memory.

The inspiration for the design and realisation of the building of the Hall came from Reverend Dr. Alfred Gummer, then parish priest in Oberon. It was built as a cinema and dance hall and paid for, in part, by the community with their sponsoring of bricks and glass blocks, and money raised by Queen Competitions. The Gilmore family contributed money to the building of the hall, and made the condition that the hall be named the Gilmore Hall.

The building was designed in 1936 by Bolton Millane or Virgil Cizzio, of Agabiti and Millane of Sydney, architects known for their work for the Catholic Church. The builder was H.A.Taylor of Concorde, who completed the building the following year.

The then Chair of the Heritage Council, Michael Collins, described the hall as ‘unique’, ‘one of the most idiosyncratic Art Deco buildings in NSW’, and in 1985 the Heritage Council observed, ‘The exterior of this theatre is unique in a kind of west coast 1930s style with a vague Frank Lloyd Wright influence style produced by the horizontality’.

It has a picture palace façade, which stands out dramatically in the streetscape of a Central West country town. It is one of Australia’s few remaining miniature ‘picture palaces’, albeit not used in three decades, and it adds great character to the main street of Oberon.

The cinema, originally known as ‘The Magna’, represents a rare example of Art Deco cinema architecture in Australia. It is closely associated with Herb David of the era of the travelling ‘picture show man’. Soon after completion in 1937 the hall was leased by Les Antiss, a self-taught projectionist and film enthusiast, who was soon joined by Herb David. When Antiss’ health declined Herb David took over his responsibilities.

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In 1964 the Catholic Church decided to sell the hall. First offer went to Oberon Council. On refusal of this offer it was bought by Herb David. When Herb David died in 1985 the ownership passed to his daughters who decided the property must be sold.

In 1985 the Bicentennial Committee encouraged the restoration of the Malachi Gilmore Hall for use of funds allocated, but Oberon Council found this not possible. After discussions between Oberon Council and the Bicentennial Committee the property was sold to Betta Wools for use as a wool store. The foyer and the balcony area were leased to the Cobweb Craft Shop. In 1998 the Hall was sold to Scott Still.

In October 2017, the applicant purchased the Malachi Gilmore Hall.

The Malachi Gilmore Hall was listed on the State Heritage Register (SHR 01680) on the 5th of December 2003.

2.2 Current usage

The hall has sustained only minor temporary alterations from its past use as a wool store and continuing use as a craft shop, and remains in private ownership, having been purchased by the applicant in 2017.

It is important to the heritage significance of the building that it resumes its central place in the community with its fabric intact, and that the changes necessary for it to function as a place of public entertainment are carried out in a way that supports its significance.

These objectives are supported by the applicant and underpin this development proposal.

2.3 Pre-lodgement discussions

In order to ensure that the development achieves the Council’s desired outcomes and meets the requirements of the Heritage Council, the applicant has worked collaboratively with the Council and the Heritage Consultant to develop a design outcome that is appropriate for the building, its use and the setting.

A pre-lodgement meeting was held on site on 26th March 2018, at which the applicants tabled the

following documents for discussion:

Measured drawings, accurately describing the current layout of the building;

Sketches describing the primary alterations proposed, including the provision of patrons’ toilet facilities and the conversion of the mezzanine level to a private apartment;

Visualisations of the proposed façade treatments including colours and finishes;

Draft design report, addressing proposed scope of work and statutory compliance.

Various matters have been discussed and received support ‘in principle’ from the Council and Heritage Consultant, including:

Consideration of the existing building as single-storey, Type C construction;

Adequacy of on-street parking to support the proposed use;

Proposed location, height and appearance of Patron’s Toilets;

Proposed façade treatments;

Proposed repairs and alterations to rear façade.

The above matters are discussed further throughout the following sections of this report.

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3.0 Site and Surrounds

3.1 Site location

The site is located within the township of Oberon and enjoys a prominent position in the main street, directly opposite Oberon Council’s offices, centrally located in the mixed-use local centre.

Figure 1 - Site Location (Source: Wheris.com)

The property to which this development application relates is 24 Oberon Street, Oberon and is formally described as Lot 6 / - / DP17887.

Figure 2 – Title Plan

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3.2 Site characteristics

The subject site has a site area of 986m2 with a frontage of approximately 19.45m and a length of

50.69m. The site fronts Oberon Street and is serviced at the rear by Ramsgate Lane.

The site is improved by the Malachi Gilmore Hall, which consists of two portions; a front portion built of roughcast rendered concrete in an interwar modern style with Art Deco features, and the main hall built primarily of brick with a galvanised iron roof. The site falls from street level towards the rear and the resulting undercroft area forms an ancillary space beneath the rear portion of the hall and stage areas.

The rear yard is level and gravel finished. The site is generally devoid of planting.

The site, being situated in a well-established, high-street environment, has access to all required infrastructure and services including water, gas, sewer, stormwater and electricity.

3.3 Surrounding context

Figure 3 - Street context (Source: Google maps)

The site is located mid-way down the main street of Oberon, one of an eclectic mix of mainly single storey commercial buildings of varied style and quality.

To the east of the site is the large ‘Foodworks’ building and two smaller commercial buildings (a solicitor’s office and pizza restaurant). Immediately to the west of the site is a Commonwealth Bank branch building.

On the opposite (northern) side of Oberon Street is the IGA supermarket and liquor store, the Oberon Council offices and retail outlets.

3.4 Land ownership and encumbrances

The site is held under freehold title and Jonathan Richard James East, Lucy Alison East are the registered owners of the site.

The Malachi Gilmore Hall is listed on the State Heritage Register (SHR 01680).

The site is not affected by and does not benefit from any known easements or covenants.

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4.0 Proposal

4.1 Development Proposals

The proposal seeks Oberon Council’s approval for the development described below, under two headings:

DA 01: General works pertaining to Class 9b classification;

DA 02: Sole occupancy unit.

The proposed work is illustrated in the architectural plans and described in detail in Section 6 – Scope of Work.

The proposal aims to recreate the vibrancy and community focus of the Malachi Gilmore Hall, returning the building to its former station as a centre for entertainment and the arts, and as a social focus for the Oberon Community. To achieve this, it is intended to carry out minor building works to make the property safe for the public and to provide adequate facilities to function as a place of public entertainment, in particular as a ‘theatre and cinema’ (under the provisions of the NCC/BCA).

In addition, it is proposed to adapt and re-purpose the mezzanine level ‘dress circle’ balcony and former projectionist rooms as a private dwelling.

4.2 Design Philosophy and Heritage Considerations

The Malachi Gilmore Hall is listed on the State Heritage Register and all efforts will be made to protect the Heritage asset and retain existing fabric, at all times minimising the impact of new works on the heritage significance of the structure.

The proposed development will be based on the principle of “doing as little as possible and only as much as is necessary” while at the same time ensuring that the building is fit-for-purpose as a place of public entertainment.

Proposed demolition is generally limited to non-original items, such as partitions and toilet facilities that detract from the understanding of the building and its heritage. Demolition of any part of the original fabric of the building will be avoided, except where absolutely necessary to allow the hall to function as a place of public entertainment. Where minor partial demolition is proposed – for example, to provide access to new patrons’ toilet facilities – demolition is minimised by using existing openings, where possible building components will be removed and retained on site, and the resolution of the design will be sympathetic to the heritage significance of the building.

In order to minimise detrimental interventions that might diminish the heritage value of the building, some non-standard provisions will be relied upon to meet the objectives of the National Construction Code / Building Code of Australia (NCC / BCA), “to enable the achievement and maintenance of acceptable standards of structural sufficiency, safety (including safety from fire), health and amenity for the benefit of the community now and into the future.” Where non-compliances with current standards and BCA provisions have been identified in the existing building, these have been noted, and mitigating actions are proposed to ensure that the objectives of the BCA are met (see Section 5.0), subject to the approval of the Building Certifier.

All new work and remedial repairs will comply with relevant standards including AS 1428.1 Design for access and mobility, and the requirements of the BCA.

The external appearance of the building will be enhanced by the carrying out of minor repairs to the building fabric and repainting of all painted surfaces. Proposed paint colours are consistent with the range of colours available when the building was constructed and with the ‘picture palace’ character of the Art Deco façade.

Please refer to the Statement of Heritage Impact (Appendix 1) for further details.

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4.3 Statement of Environmental Effects

General 4.3.1

The description of the existing environment is detailed in section 3.0 Site and Surrounds.

The proposed development is considered to have a negligible environmental impact, with physical alterations to the building being predominantly within the existing envelope. Where new works are proposed outside the existing footprint of the building, these works are small and discreetly located and have no impact on the building’s overall form.

The development will not impact on the ‘main street’ environment, streetscape or public realm.

The introduction of a residential dwelling, on the upper level and fronting Oberon Street, will increase passive surveillance and provide a ‘presence’ on the main street, consistent with the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The proposed occupation of the building will also increase surveillance of the rear yard and lane.

No part of the land is ‘critical habitat’.

Hours of operation 4.3.2

It is proposed that the development will function both as a dwelling (incorporating a one-bedroom apartment and utilising the building for domestic use) and as a centre for entertainment and the arts, the latter having limited hours of operation.

These hours of operation shall be:

- Friday: 5pm – 11pm

- Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 11pm

An application for an On Premises Licence will be sought with the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming authority. The On Premises License will apply to the Patron’s bar (Foyer and Lounge) with hours of operation between the hours of 5pm and 11pm.

It is anticipated that the operations will have no adverse effects on the local area, being consistent with the current functions of the main street as Oberon’s business and social centre.

Access and parking 4.3.3

Pedestrian access is provided to the front door of building, with secondary access provided to egress doors serving the Hall. An existing path linking Oberon Street to Ramsgate Lane and the rear of the building is proposed to be retained.

Parking for residents and staff will be provided on site. An existing flat gravel area is accessed from Ramsgate Lane providing ample parking for staff and residents (potentially accommodating up to 8 cars).

Ample on-street parking has been provided by Council to satisfy the requirements of patrons (particularly within the proposed hours of operation). Two PWD spaces fronting the Commonwealth Bank at 126 Oberon Street provide universal access to the proposed development.

Site Services 4.3.4

The site has access to all required infrastructure and services including water, gas, sewer, stormwater and electricity.

The proposed development will include the connection of new downpipes to the existing stormwater system, providing roof drainage to approximately 35m

2 of new roof area.

New sewer works will connect Patron’s Toilets and the residential Apartment to the existing sewer.

Existing gas supply will be extended to service heating and cooking appliances in the Apartment.

The main electrical switchboard has been recently upgraded to service the proposed works.

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4.4 DA 01: General works pertaining to Class 9b classification

General 4.4.1

DA01 describes general works required for the building to function under a Class 9b classification as a place of public entertainment. Works include:

General repair and restoration works

The provision of patron’s toilet facilities in accordance with the requirements of the BCA

Works required to address and/or mitigate against non-compliance with the provisions of the BCA for Class 9b buildings

Refer to:

- Architectural drawings DA01 – General Works, Drawing DA01-01 to 12

- Section 6.0: Scope of Works

The Drawings and Scope of Works provide a detailed description of the works summarised below, and include general works required to repair and restore the building.

Exterior painting and façade treatment 4.4.2

It is proposed to repair and repaint all exterior painted surfaces.

The Art Deco character of the front portion of the building will be retained and reinforced by a colour scheme that is sympathetic to the picture-palace style and modernist forms, and based on a colour palette available in the 1930s.

Textured walls will be painted a warm off-white, allowing the form of the building to be expressed simply by light and shade. The repetitive pattern of horizontal slab edges will be highlighted in bright pure-white.

Steel window frames and balustrades will be finished in a metallic bronze paint, which will also be used to highlight the ‘leading edges’ of the two dominant vertical fins, catching the sunlight and adding some picture-palace sparkle.

A silver metallic paint will be used to finish the distinctive roof vents and to reinforce the effect of the bronze edging to the fins.

At the rear of the building, timber cladding will be repaired and painted a 1930’s shade of gum-leaf green, (not unlike the current colour), while gutters, fascias and timber windows define the edges in a warm, charcoal-brown.

Entrance doors provide a punch of colour in a ruby red, reminiscent of a velvet theatre curtain.

The table below provides details of the external paint finishes as referenced in Architectural drawings DA-01 – General Works, page DA01-05.

Table 1

External Paint Finishes Specification

Finish ID Supplier Product Colour

P1 Dulux Weathershield Masonry Matt Vivid White

P2 Dulux Weathershield Masonry Matt Snowy Mountains Half

P3 Axolotl Micaceous Acrylic Labradorite

P4 Axolotl Micaceous Acrylic Diorite

P5 Dulux Weathershield Masonry Matt Namadji

P6 Haymes Ultra-Premium Ultratrim Enamel Koala Bear

P7 Dulux Super Enamel High Gloss Very Cherry

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Patron’s facilities 4.4.3

It is proposed to build a new single storey structure on the west of the site, between the hall and the adjoining bank building, which will house male and female toilets and a unisex toilet for people with disabilities.

The location is discreet, being tucked away in the least public part of the site, and provides patrons with direct and level access to the facilities from the Foyer and lounge area as well as from the Hall.

The new building is designed to ‘disappear’, being only as large as is required to provide the facilities, and appearing from the street as a ‘garden wall’, its parapet mimicking the horizontal lines of the modernist façade. The wall will be smooth-rendered, in contrast with the Art Deco textured stucco, and painted charcoal-brown to recede into the shadows.

From the rear, the new addition will be visible only from limited places, and will appear as a simple lean-to, matching the stage structure and original toilets in form.

A new stair will be provided, realigned to suit the new facilities and providing a more direct egress path from the Hall to open space.

Class 9b Compliance upgrade 4.4.4

The Hall is generally well served to function as a place of public entertainment, and to meet the objectives of the BCA in terms of fire safety and the like. Non-compliances are addressed in Section 5, and new works include:

- The repurposing of doors and provision of new hardware to provide egress from the Hall

- Fire rated linings to the timber framed Stage

- Provision of a new early warning fire system to provide whole-of-building evacuation alarm in the event of a fire

- Minor works to provide universal access

4.5 DA 02: Works pertaining to Sole occupancy unit

General 4.5.1

DA02 describes works required to adapt the mezzanine level for use as a private apartment. Works include:

Demolition of existing non-original partitions and provision of new fire-rated plasterboard wall separating the mezzanine Gallery from the Hall.

Fitting out the existing Gallery as a Living Room and Kitchen

Fitting out the existing Bio-room as a Bedroom

Fitting out the existing Rewinding Room as an Ensuite shower room

Refer to:

- Architectural drawings: DA02 – Sole Occupancy Unit, Drawing DA02-01 to 12

- Section 6.0: Scope of Works

Description of apartment 4.5.2

The apartment will contain one bedroom and will have an area of approximately 40m2.

Access to the apartment will be through the Foyer and Stair, with a landing and entrance door provided at the top of the stair.

The apartment makes excellent use of the available spaces. The Living Room and eat-in Kitchen will benefit from the spacious and light Gallery space, with a 3.4m high ceiling and access directly to the existing Terrace. Joinery will be bespoke and designed to convey the character of 1930s modernist interiors, while providing all the modern conveniences. Alterations to the original fabric will be negligible,

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limited to small penetrations where required to provide plumbing. The Gallery was originally a dress-circle with raked seating and a finished concrete aisle walkway. The raked timber floor was removed in the 1980s, and the rough slab floor will now be topped with terrazzo tiles. The apartment entrance landing will feature the original aisle walkway, adding to the Art Deco feel.

The layout has been carefully considered to ensure that plumbing and other services have minimal impact on the building, and occur where they can be discreetly handled in the spaces below.

The Bedroom will be located in the existing Bio-room, enjoying the underside of the vaulted roof structure that gives the Malachi Gilmore Hall its distinctive character.

The removal of one nib-wall in the existing Re-winding Room is all that is required to allow that diminutive space to function comfortably as a shower room. Exhaust fans will exploit existing roof penetrations and give new purpose to the roof mounted cowls. Privacy will be provided with translucent film to the generous windows. From the outside, this will be the only indication that a change of use has occurred, other than the life, light and presence that a dwelling provides in the street.

Laundry facilities, including a tub and washing machine, will be located in the Lower Ground Floor.

Car parking will be provided on-site.

BASIX Certification 4.5.3

BASIX certification is required for a BCA Class 4 development application if the proposed cost of construction is estimated to be over $50,000, however the cost for this 40m

2 renovation is estimated to be

below that amount, as detailed below:

Table 2

Estimated Cost of Renovation of Class 4 Sole occupancy Unit

Category Description Dimensions Units Cost Per Estimate

Entrance:

Fire-rated stud-wall 16.8 m2 /m2 1,700.00

Entrance stud-wall 500.00

Balcony solid-core door 277.00

Front door and leadlight 2,284.00

French doors 3,800.00

Flooring:

Terrazzo install 45.5 m2 60.00 /m2 2,730.00

Terrazzo tiles 45.5 m2 120.00 /m2 5,460.00

Hydronic under-floor heating 45.5 m2 65.00 /m2 2,957.50

Bathroom: Plumbing and waterproof 3.5 m2 1,600.00 /m2 5,600.00

Bathroom fittings 1520.00

Kitchen:

Plumbing 450.00

Appliances 3,900.00

Sink and Tap 1100.00

Cabinetry 6,000.00

Gas: Heater 3,800.00

Electrical: Rewire 6,000.00

Painting: Walls 98.0 m2 10.00 /m2 980.00

Ceiling 31.5 m2 10.00 /m2 315.00

Total 49,373.50

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5.0 Statutory Requirements and Compliance

5.1 General

The proposed development seeks to enable the achievement and maintenance of acceptable standards of structural sufficiency, safety, health and amenity as a place of public entertainment, while protecting the Heritage asset and retaining existing fabric, at all times minimising the impact of new works on the heritage significance of the structure.

Where new work or remedial repairs are proposed, the design of these works shall comply with relevant standards including AS 1428.1 Design for access and mobility, and the requirements of the National Construction Code / Building Code of Australia (NCC / BCA).

Where non-compliances with current standards and BCA provisions have been identified in the existing building, these are noted below for information only and are subject to confirmation by a Building Certifier and consideration by the Heritage Council.

Due to the nature and heritage status of the building it is not proposed to bring the building to a state of full compliance, particularly where compliance would require significant alterations to the building fabric. Where possible however, mitigating actions are proposed to ensure that the objectives of the BCA are met, including structural safety and safety from fire, the health and amenity of the occupants, and sustainability.

5.2 BCA Provisions

The following summary of BCA provisions is included for information only and is subject to confirmation by the Building Certifier.

Building use 5.2.1

Approval is being sought to return the building to its former use, being a place of public assembly, and more specifically as a ‘single auditorium theatre and cinema’.

Classification of the building will be as follows:

Class 9: a building of a public nature, and specifically Class 9b — an assembly building, excluding any other parts of the building that are of another Class

A residential apartment is proposed within the building having the following classification:

Class 4: a dwelling in a building that is Class 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 if it is the only dwelling in the building.

Number of Storeys: 1 storey 5.2.2

The building is primarily a single level structure, consisting of Foyer, Hall and Stage at, or near, street level.

An additional level above the foyer can be considered a mezzanine, for the purposes of calculating the rise in storeys of a building, having a floor area of less than 200m

2 and less than 1/3 of the floor level of

the hall below. It is proposed to adapt the mezzanine to serve as a sole occupancy unit.

Towards the rear of the building the land falls away and additional space exists below the Hall and Stage. These spaces are identified in the drawings as Undercroft and Under-stage ancillary spaces respectively and are intended to be used as storage only.

Type of Construction 5.2.3

The BCA requires Class 9 buildings of 1 storey to be Type C construction.

The existing structure generally complies with the requirements for Type C construction; although some aspects of the original fabric fall short of current BCA requirements (see Section 5.3 Non-conformance and mitigations). It is intended that all new work will be Type C construction.

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Provision for escape 5.2.4

Every building must have at least one exit from each storey.

In a Class 9b building, not less than 2 exists must be provided from any storey or mezzanine that accommodates more than 50 persons.

No point on a floor must be more than 20 m from an exit, or a point from which travel in different directions to 2 exits is available, in which case the maximum distance to one of those exits must not exceed 40 m.

The current floor layout allows for conformance with the BCA’s allowable travel distances. Proposed works include the replacement of existing doors with approved fire egress doors, enabling the building to achieve compliance with the required means of escape.

Fire services and equipment 5.2.5

The following complying fire services and equipment are currently provided: - Fire hose reels - Portable fire extinguishers - Fire blankets

These will be reviewed for compliance along with the following additional fire services and equipment:

- Smoke alarms and smoke detection - Egress signage

A sprinkler system is not required.

A fire hydrant is not required. (Note that in general Part H1 - Class 9b Buildings does not apply to Class 9b buildings with a stage and backstage area of less than 200m

2 and without a rigging loft.)

DDA and Accessibility 5.2.6

The building is required to be accessible.

Summary of requirements for access for people with a disability:

An accessway must be provided to a building required to be accessible—

(i) from the main points of a pedestrian entry at the allotment boundary; and

(ii) from another accessible building connected by a pedestrian link; and

(iii) from any required accessible carparking space on the allotment.

In a building required to be accessible, an accessway must be provided through the principal pedestrian entrance, and—

(i) through not less than 50% of all pedestrian entrances including the principal pedestrian entrance

A detailed review of the building for compliance with BCA building access requirements will be conducted before seeking building approval; however the following observations may be noted:

- A threshold ramp will be provided at all external doors to provide access for people with a disability

- Existing doorways are large and are expected to comply with the requirements of AS 1428.1; however circulation spaces around existing doors may not be fully compliant with clearance requirements.

An acceptable solution shall be sought in consultation with the Building Certifier and Heritage Council.

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Sanitary and other facilities 5.2.7

The building has insufficient toilet facilities to meet the requirements under the BCA for a Class 9b building. Furthermore, the current toilet facilities are poorly located and impact unduly on the heritage significance of the hall interior.

The number of patrons is calculated in accordance with BCA clause D1.13 as 300 persons (based on 1m2

per person for a ‘Theatre and public hall’) with an even number of male and female patrons.

It is proposed to provide sufficient sanitary facilities to meet the full requirements of the BCA for a Class 9b – single auditorium and cinema, as follows:

Table 3

Class 9b – single auditorium theatres and cinemas

User group Closet Pans Urinals Washbasins

Male patrons (150 persons) 1 2 1

Female patrons (150 persons) 4 - 1

A unisex facility serving people with a disability (PWD) will be provided. In calculating the number of facilities provided, this facility will be taken into account to reduce the number of closet pans provided for female patrons to three (3).

An additional shower room and toilet will be provided within the Class 4 Sole occupancy unit, which may be made available for the use of the proprietor, management or staff, or in the event that a shower is required for a ‘participant’ (for example, a performer or entertainer other than the proprietor).

5.3 Non-conformance and mitigations

Due to the minor extent of the proposed building works, the nature and construction of the existing structure, and its heritage status as a listed building, it is not proposed that the works will achieve full compliance with the current provisions of the BCA. Instead, it is the applicant’s intention that the building achieves acceptable levels of “relevant safety (including structural safety and safety from fire), health, amenity and sustainable objectives efficiently”, consistent with the goal of the National Construction Code.

Where non-conformances have been identified, and the building cannot reasonably be modified to achieve full compliance with the BCA, mitigating actions will be taken to reduce risks to public safety and amenity, or damage to public and private property, as described in Table 4 below:

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Table 4

Building Code of Australia – non-conformance and mitigations

Item BCA Reference Description Mitigating action

Fire-Resisting

Construction –

Under-croft

5.1(e) Fire

resistance of

building elements

Under-croft and under-stage areas: In a

Class 9b building, a floor separating

storeys or above a space used for

storage / ancillary purposes, must—

(i) have an FRL of at least 30/30/30; or

(ii) have a fire-protective covering on the

underside of the floor, including beams

incorporated in it and around the column,

if the floor is combustible or of metal

- Fire detection: The early warning system

will include smoke alarms with built in

sounders located within the Under-croft and

Under-stage Area for early detection of fire

within these ancillary spaces, signaling an

alarm in the event of fire to facilitate the

evacuation of patrons and building

occupants.

- Consideration will be given to the protection

of the floor above, including timber flooring,

floor joists and bearers, by the application of

an intumescent paint system, after

consultation with the Building Certifier and

Heritage Council.

Bounding walls

to sole-

occupancy units

Table 5,

Specification C1.1

The BCA requirement for Type C

Construction includes that any bounding

wall between the Class 4 and Class 9 is

required to be 60 minute fire rated. While

the existing load-bearing brick and

reinforced concrete structure can be

reasonably expected to perform

adequately in the event of a fire, its FRL

has not been confirmed.

- No alterations will be made to the existing

structural fabric of the Heritage building, and

it is assumed that the existing 150mm thick

reinforced concrete walls are adequate

where they form a part of the bounding walls

of the sole-occupancy unit.

- All new work, including non-loadbearing

partitions bounding the sole occupancy unit

and separating Class 4 and Class 9b

spaces, will conform to the requirement for

Type C construction.

- A compliant smoke detection system will

be provided within the sole-occupancy unit.

Room Heights F3.1(f)(i) The BCA requires a shower room to

have a ceiling of 2.1m to meet the

deemed-to-satisfy provisions.

The proposed shower room will have a

ceiling height of approximately 1.97m.

The Shower Room is proposed to be located

in the current Re-winding Room, being the

best location in terms of least impact on the

heritage item (provision of plumbing etc.),

and the best use of the available constricted

space, which should not be limited to non-

habitable uses (given its large windows and

prominent position).

The space meets the BCA’s stated

performance requirements having “sufficient

height that does not unduly interfere with its

intended function”, will be adequately lit,

ventilated and waterproofed, and will meet

the relevant requirements for plumbing,

electrical installations and the like.

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6.0 Scope of Work

The tables in this section summarise the general Scope of Work, and are provided for information only. Contractors shall refer to the drawings and specification for more complete description of the extent of work to be included. The scope of work describes activities pertaining to the following two applications for development approval:

DA 01: General works pertaining to Class 9b classification

DA 02: Sole occupancy unit

LEGEND

DA01 General works pertaining to Class 9b classification

DA02 Sole occupancy unit

TRADES

CN General Contractor (or proprietor)

RF Roofer

CP Carpenter

PN Painter

GL Glazier

EL Electrical contractor

HY Plumber and drainer

JN Joiner

OEH STANDARD EXEMPTION TYPES

Works considered under Standard exemptions for Works Requiring Heritage Council Approval:

EX(1)* Maintenance and Cleaning EX(10)* New buildings

EX(2)* Repairs EX(11) Temporary structures

EX(3) Painting EX(12)* Landscape maintenance

EX(4) Excavation EX(13) Signage

EX(5) Restoration EX(14) Burial sites and cemeteries

EX(6)* Development endorsed by Heritage Council or

Director General

EX(15)* Compliance with minimum standards and

orders

EX(7) Minor activities with little or no adverse impact

on heritage significance

EX(16) Safety and security

EX(8) Non-significant fabric EX(17) Moveable Heritage items

EX(9) Change of use S.60 Works not considered to be covered by the

Standard Exemptions above.

* = OEH Section 57 (2) Submission NOT required

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6.1 DA01 – External Works

Table 5

Scope of Work – EXTERNAL WORKS DA 01

No. Trade Requirement LEP

5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH

Section 60 Assessment

6.1.1 CN, PN Roof and roof plumbing – Front

6.1.1.1

6.1.1.2

6.1.1.3

Removals

- Remove non-original ‘Cobweb’ store

signage

- Remove concrete screed topping from

Porch roof

- Remove any loose render from slab edges

generally

(CONSIDER: Render edge and coping as

required to match original and make edges

true before painting)

EX(8)

EX(2)

EX(2)

Non-original, not-significant fabric (see

photo 6).

Screed topping is non-original (1980s),

does not fall to rainwater outlet and is

in cracked condition. See photo 1.

6.1.1.4

6.1.1.5

6.1.1.6

6.1.1.7

6.1.1.8

Restoration

- Provide metal angle (gal steel or alum) to

perimeter of Porch roof, approximately

100mm from edge, rolling the extrusion to

form curve to match.

- Provide external grade ‘levelling’ compound

with falls to existing downpipe

(ARDEX K 301 or similar – consider freeze-

thaw conditions)

- Prepare and seal roof sections over the

Stair (SIKALASTIC-560 White, or similar),

particularly where visible from the street.

- Repair galvanised steel roof vents and paint

to match original

- Reinstate and repair original timber flagpole

on existing (in-situ) metal brackets.

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(3),EX(7)

EX(2)

EX(5)

To allow for additional levelling to be

added behind the metal angle.

To compensate for sagging roof and to

restore falls to the original drainpipe.

To prevent water seeping though. See

photo 2. See Architectural Drawings

page DA01-05 for external finishes

schedule.

Cracks are appearing in the vents.

See photo 3.

Flagpole is removed and damaged (the

image in Figure 3 above was taken in

2010).

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.1.2 RF, CP Roof and roof plumbing – Hall and Stage

6.1.2.1

6.1.2.2

6.1.2.3

6.1.2.4

6.1.2.5

6.1.2.6

6.1.2.7

6.1.2.8

6.1.2.9

6.1.2.10

6.1.2.11

Removals

- Remove gutters

- Remove downpipe sections only where

rusted or otherwise damaged

- Remove rotted sections of fascia if required

- Remove portion of roof over Store Room at

rear

- Repair fascia by removing rotted material

and repair with filler

Restoration

- Provide new sections of fascia as required.

Pre-prime all faces

- Provide new galvanised iron roof to Store

Room

- Provide new galvanised steel gutters.

- Provide new downpipes where required

- Re-connect existing downpipes to existing

stormwater connections where required

- Tamp down all ridge capping and flashings

as required

EX(2)

EX(2)

Damaged by intrusive ivy growth, or

rusted. See photo 4.

To match original profiles, using

suitable new materials.

To retain the original roof. See photo

5.

6.1.3 CN, PN External Soffits

6.1.3.1 Restoration: Refer External Walls - Front (below)

6.1.4CN, GL, PN,

EL External Walls - Front

6.1.4.1

6.1.4.2

Restoration

- Windows: repair broken glass and putty as

necessary

- Repair building signage “Malachi Gilmore

EX(2)

EX(2)

Note possibility of presence of

asbestos in the putty.

Repair the incomplete lettering to

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.1.4.3

6.1.4.4

6.1.4.5

Hall 1937”

- Replace existing glass block illumination

(fin) with new internal LED strip

- Prepare and paint exterior painted surfaces

including balustrades, doors, windows,

downpipes and masonry.

New Work

- Provide a building sign to the top edge of

Porch roof

EX(2)

EX(3)

EX(13)

original condition. See photo 7.

Leave original light fittings in place and

add easily-removable LED strip lights.

See photo 25.

The concrete stucco façade was

originally unpainted. The current

‘sunset’ colour scheme was added in

1987. See statement for proposed

external finishes in section 4.4.2.

This removable business identification

sign will attach to the metal angle

described in 6.1.1.4 above and will not

be directly attached to the fabric of the

building.

6.1.5 GL, CP, PN External Walls – Hall

6.1.5.1

6.1.5.2

6.1.5.3

Repairs

- Windows: repair broken glass and putty as

necessary

- Repair existing original exit doors and add

compliant push-bars.

- Paint exterior painted surfaces including

balustrades, doors, windows, gutters,

fascias and downpipes

EX(2)

EX(7)

EX(3)

Note possibility of presence of

asbestos in the putty

The intention is to repurpose the

original door material. The western exit

door can be seen in photo 18.

See statement for proposed external

finishes in section 4.4.2

6.1.6 CP, CN, PN External Walls – Stage and Stair 3

6.1.6.1

Removals

- INITIALLY: Carefully remove all

weatherboards from the western wall of

Stage and Stair 3, and where damaged

EX(2)

Damaged beyond repair, not fit for

purpose. See photo 8.

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.1.6.2

6.1.6.3

6.1.6.4

elsewhere.

- ULTIMATELY: Reinstate a historic service

opening to rear of stage, retaining existing

original timber framing where possible.

Restoration

- INITIALLY: Provide building wrap and new

cedar weatherboard cladding on west walls

(COMPLETE). Repair south and east walls

weatherboard.

- ULTIMATELY: Provide new southern wall

light-panel in the site of the historic service

opening (4m wide and full height of wall)

consisting of polycarbonate cladding

system fixed to existing timber frame, to

extent of new opening (DANPALON or

similar)

EX(7)

EX(2)

Evidence of original service opening to

the stage is visible. See photo 9.

All new weatherboards will match

original profile.

To provide desirable southern light

illumination to the stage and hall when

in gallery\exhibition configuration. New

work will not have a long-term impact

on the fabric of the building as it can

easily be removed, and original

weatherboards refitted.

6.1.7 CN, EL, GL External Walls – Under-croft

6.1.7.1

6.1.7.2

Removals

- Remove brickwork from existing blocked-in

windows and doors

Restoration

- Clean, repair and paint existing windows

and doors

EX(8)

EX(3)

Restoring original openings which were

blocked-in in the 1980s. See photo 11.

Re-use original material that has been

in storage.

6.1.8 CN, EL, GL External Walls – Under-stage area

6.1.8.1

Restoration

- Clean, repair and paint existing windows

and doors

EX(3)


finishes in section 4.4.2

6.1.9 CN Access ramps and stairs

New work

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.1.9.1

6.1.9.2

- Main Entry: Provide removable proprietary

threshold ramps

CONSIDER: Lift brick paving, regrade

substrate to max 1:20 falls in order to

remove the step at entrance door and form

a threshold in compliance with the

requirements of AS 1428.1

- Other external doors: Provide removable

proprietary threshold ramps

EX(15)

EX(15)

For compliance with the requirements

of AS 1428.1

6.1.10 External works generally

6.1.10.1

Removals

- Tidy existing planting and remove weeds

EX(1)

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6.2 DA01 – Internal Works Generally

Table 6

Scope of Work – INTERNAL WORKS GENERALLY DA 01


5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.2.1 General

6.2.1.1

6.2.1.2

Security - Review the provision and location of

intruder alarms and security lighting

- Provide new security roller-shutter to

inside of existing ‘barn doors’

EX(15)

EX(7)

All services shall be concealed

unless agreed otherwise.

To provide extra security and

weather protection. This can be

easily removed.

6.2.1.3

6.2.1.4

6.2.1.5

6.2.1.6

6.2.1.7

6.2.1.8

Fire Services

- Design and install complete and compliant

early warning system providing early

detection and signaling alarm in the event

of fire to facilitate the evacuation of

patrons and building occupants

- Provide as required: signage, evacuation

plan etc.

- Review emergency and fire exit lighting

- Review the provision and location of Fire

Extinguishers

- Review the Fire Hose Reel for function

and conformance

- Provide smoke detectors as required

EX(15) All fire services shall be concealed

unless agreed otherwise

6.2.1.9 Electrical

Refer Room-by-room requirements

Electrical Contractor shall be responsible for the

design and installation of electrical and

communications systems to the approval of approval

authorities and the proprietor.

- Provide new conduit / line for communication services (Telstra/NBN)

- Provide new power and light circuits as documented

- Obtain the electrical power supplier’s

EX(7) All original electrical fittings will be

kept in place.

Wherever possible power and

communications shall be concealed,

and outlets and cabling shall be

incorporated into fixed joinery items.

Where exposed conduits are

required, these shall where possible

be incorporated into panelling and

trim as documented and agreed

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


inspection and certification of works otherwise by the proprietor.

Where unavoidable, surface

conduits shall be installed neatly in

‘corners’ and ‘returns’. Consider the

use of square conduits where

possible to appear as corner

mouldings. Obtain the approval of

the proprietor prior to installing

exposed conduits.

6.2.1.10

6.2.1.11

6.2.1.12

6.2.1.13

Hydraulic

Removals

- Remove all non-original (1980s) and non-

significant sanitary fixtures. Cap-off sewer

(to connection points) and water supply

and ‘make good’ penetrations, fixings and

the like.

- Remove non-original (1980s) amenity

partitions

Restoration

- Repair floorboards in corner of hall where

non-original amenity was located

New work

Design and install new sewer, stormwater and water

supply systems including:

- Provide sewer systems to new male,

female and PWD Patron’s Toilets

- Provide new Water service as required.

EX(8)

EX(8)

EX(2)

EX(10)

These later, intrusive amenities

impact adversely on the heritage

nature, value and original function of

the building. See photo 12.

These later, intrusive amenities




The aim is to restore this damaged

area to match the rest of the floor.

Arrange inspection of all water and

sewer works by Oberon Council

6.2.2 EL, PN Lobby

6.2.2.1

Removal

- Remove later carpet and restore

hardwood floor

EX(8)

Carpet is non-original and damaged.

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.2.2.2

Restoration

- Paint ceiling, walls, windows and doors.

(See Appendix 4 : Internal Finishes

Schedule)

EX(1)

If hardwood floor is irreparable

consider Linoleum or patterned

carpet.

6.2.3 PN, CN Ticket Office

6.2.3.1

6.2.3.2

6.2.3.3

6.2.3.4

Removals

- Remove carpet and restore hardwood

floor

Restoration

- Upgrade electrical switch board


New work

- Provide translucent film to windows.

EX(8)

EX(15)

EX(1)

EX(7)




carpet

Original switchboard was non-

compliant and contained asbestos

so could not be drilled. It has been

safely removed by an electrical

contractor and stored.

See Appendix 4 : Internal Finishes

Schedule.

For security and privacy. Use

removable stick-on\peel-off film.

6.2.4 EL, HY, JN, PN Office

6.2.4.1

6.2.4.2

6.2.4.3

Removals


floor

- Remove shelving and sink unit where

required.

Restoration

- Paint ceiling, walls, windows and doors

EX(8)

EX(7)

EX(1)

Non-original and damaged

Retaining the original layout, the

room will house the patron bar

facilities. See photo 13.


Schedule

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.2.4.4

New work

- Provide translucent film to windows.

EX(7)

For security and privacy. Use stick-

on\peel-off film which can be easily

removed.

6.2.5 CN, EL, PN Foyer

6.2.5.1

6.2.5.2

6.2.5.3

6.2.5.4

6.2.5.5

Removals

- Dismantle stud wall that divides the Foyer

from the Hall.

Restoration



floor

New work

- Review the provision and location of

GPOs and conduits

- Provide compliant exit and emergency

lighting

EX(8)

EX(1)

EX(8)

EX(7)

EX(15)

Reinstates the original 7m wide

entrance by removing the intrusive

1980s in-fill stud wall. See photo 12.


Schedule




carpet.

See table entry 6.2.1.8 for

assessment.

Original heritage exit signs will be

retained.

6.2.6EL, PN, CN,

(JN) Stair 1

6.2.6.1

6.2.6.2

6.2.6.3

Removal

- Remove non-original timber ‘stringers’ and

carpet.

- Remove existing spot lighting and

conduits

Restoration

- Provide a single ceiling-mounted light

EX(8)

EX(8)

EX(7)

Non original, non-significant items

added in the 1980s. See photo 14.

Non-original and obtrusive lighting.

This will restore the light fixture to its

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.2.6.4

6.2.6.5

6.2.6.6

6.2.6.7

fixture with due consideration to the

location and design of surface

cabling/conduits

- Restore raw concrete stairs.

- Remove and treat mildew on the ceiling

- Paint balustrade, ceiling, walls, and

windows

- CONSIDER: Enclose the under-stair to

provide storage, while providing a

backdrop for display of heritage items.

EX(7)

EX(2)

EX(3)

EX(7)

original placement


Schedule

We are collecting heritage items

(including a vintage projector) that

are significant to the hall. The

intention is to display them in the

under-stair area of the foyer.

6.2.7 CN, HY Hall

6.2.7.1

6.2.7.2

6.2.7.3

6.2.7.4

6.2.7.5

Removals

- Demolish and remove non-original toilet

facilities and enclosure

Restoration

- Archways:

Perform repairs to the archways as

required where removing walls (as above)

- Ceiling:

Remove damaged panels and replace

with salvaged canite panels from stage

area (see 4.8 below)

- Floors:

Restore existing hardwood floors, making

good where damaged by demolished toilet

facilities

- Paint walls, windows and doors

EX(8)

EX(2)

EX(2)

EX(2)

EX(2)

These intrusive later additions




All repairs will be discrete as

possible and where possible re-use

original materials.


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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.2.7.6

6.2.7.7

New work

- Review the provision and location of

GPOs and conduits

- Provide compliant exit and emergency

lighting

EX(7)

EX(15)

Schedule

See table entry 6.2.1.8 for

assessment

Original heritage exit signs will be

retained.

6.2.8 CN, PN Stage

6.2.8.1

6.2.8.2

6.2.8.3

6.2.8.4

6.2.8.5

6.2.8.6

6.2.8.7

Removals

- Remove damaged canite wall linings

- Remove temporary barrier around

opening on the stage to floor below

- Remove 1970s cinema screen and fixings

and relocate it behind the proscenium

arch

Restoration

- Reinstate the stage floor where it has

been removed to form an opening to

below. Enclose the front of the stage with

discreet hinged access panels, matching

the original paneling adjacent.

- Perform repairs to the proscenium arch as

required

New work

- Insulate the external walls with thermal

and acoustic insulation (e.g. Bradford

Soundscreen)

- Provide a single layer of 12mm structural

EX(7)

EX(8)

EX(7)

EX(5)

EX(2)

EX(7)

EX(7)

Most are damaged beyond repair

and not fit for purpose. See photos

15 and 16. Any good boards will be

reused to repair damaged hall

ceiling.

Removing 1980s non-significant

structure. See photo 15.

The screen is obscuring the original

proscenium. See photo 15.

The stage was damaged in the

1980s with a section being removed.

Attempts are being made to locate

the original missing panel, to be

reassembled if found.

To maintain this original heritage

feature. See photo 17.

Improvement of sound and thermal

insulation.

To allow flexibility when affixing

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.2.8.8

6.2.8.9

6.2.8.10

plywood to existing southern timber

framed walls (to be painted Dulux Theatre

Black)

- Provide a single layer of fire-rated

plasterboard panel to the eastern stage

wall

- Provide minimal handrail to prevent falls

on stage stair (Stair 3) (AS 1657)

- ULTIMATELY Include the provision of two

full height hinged panels each approx. 2m

wide, on the rear stage wall.

EX(15)

EX(15)

EX(7)

stage items for productions.

To improve safety.

To enclose the proposed poly-

carbonate “light-panel”, which will

allow southern light into the space

when open, and provide black-out

and sound insulation when closed.

This proposed concept is inspired by

evidence of an earlier opening. Its

function is to illuminate with natural

southern light the hall, when in

exhibition mode.

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6.3 DA01 – Patron’s Facilities and Class 9b Compliance Upgrade

Table 7

Scope of Work – PATRON’S FACILITIES and Class 9b COMPLIANCE UPGRADE DA 01


5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.3.1 General

For general Security, Fire Services, Electrical and

Hydraulic scope REFER 6.2.1– Scope of Work:

INTERNAL WORKS GENERALLY

6.3.2 CN Stair 4

6.3.2.1

6.3.2.2

6.3.2.3

6.3.2.4

Removals

- Remove in part original steel balustrade

from existing concrete stair.

New work

- Form new concrete slab to match existing

landing, where required to adjoin new

Patrons’ Toilets structure

- Provide new steel stair from existing

landing towards the rear of the property to

facilitate egress.

- Provide galvanised steel handrails and

balustrades.

EX(7)

The original concrete and brick stair

itself will remain in place. See photo 18.

To achieve BCA 9b compliance to

facilitate amenities for up to 300

patrons. REFER: section 4.4.3 General

works pertaining to Class 9b

classification; Patron’s facilities.

If possible reuse original removed

balustrade.

6.3.3CN, RF, HY, EL,

CP, PN, JN, GL Patrons’ Toilets – West side of Hall

6.3.3.1

6.3.3.2

Removal

- Remove existing steel framed window and

store on site.

- Form new door opening by removing

section of masonry wall below existing

window. REFER Architectural drawings

DA-01 General works, page DA01-08.

EX(7)

EX(7)

This window will be changed to a

doorway in the north-west corner of the

hall.

This location was chosen to provide the

best solution for patron access from

both the foyer and the hall, ensuring

minimal disturbance to other patrons in

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.3.3.3

6.3.3.4

6.3.3.5

6.3.3.6

6.3.3.7

Make good.

New work

- Provide new enclosure consisting of:

- Concrete strip footings and 190mm fire

rated concrete block subfloor enclosure

(120/120/120)

- Timber framed floor structure

- Timber framed walls with 90mm fire

rated concrete block external skin

(120/120/120). Render and paint exposed

surfaces

- Metal sheet roofing, gutters and

downpipes

- Insulate the external walls and roof with

thermal insulation

- Provide plasterboard lined partition walls

and ceilings

- Fit out the toilets to provide sanitary

facilities for Male and Female patrons and

people with disabilities.

- Provide translucent film to windows for

privacy.

the hall.

This location achieves level access and

reinstates the original flow of the

building, whilst complying with BCA 9b.

This location uses a dead space and

will have minimal visual impact.

This location also realigns the western

egress flow to a safer, more logical exit

to the rear of the property.

This location allows all new plumbing to

connect to the existing drainage system.

REFER: section 4.4.3 General works

pertaining to Class 9b classification;

Patron’s facilities.

6.3.4 Stage

All new lining materials to the timber-framed stage

walls are chosen to achieve fire-rating compliance.

EX(15)

6.3.5 CN, PN Stair 2

6.3.5.1

Removals

- Remove damaged wall linings from

stairwell.

Restoration

EX(7)

These are damaged beyond repair and

not fit for purpose. See photo 19.

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.3.5.2

6.3.5.3

6.3.5.4

6.3.5.5

6.3.5.6

- Repair stairwell window

New work

- Insulate the external walls with thermal

and acoustic insulation (e.g. Bradford

Soundscreen)

- Provide a single layer of fire-rated

plasterboard panel to the western stair-

well wall

- Provide a single layer of 12mm structural

plywood to existing southern timber

framed walls and ceiling.

- Paint the internal walls and ceiling Dulux

Theatre Black

EX(2)

EX(7)

EX(15)

EX(7)

EX(3)

Rotten window frame to be restored to

original. See photo 8.

Improvement of sound and thermal

insulation

To allow flexibility when affixing stage

items for production, and to provide

continuity across the whole stage and

stairwell area.

Matte colour chosen to achieve minimal

light reflection.

6.3.6 CN, EL Under-croft / Ancillary space

6.3.6.1

New work

- Provide a new early warning fire system to

provide whole-of-building evacuation

alarm in the event of fire

EX(15)

Fire safety compliance for the building

6.3.7 CN, EL, HY Under-stage area

6.3.7.1

New work

- Provide a new early warning fire system to

provide whole-of-building evacuation

alarm in the event of fire

EX(15)

Fire safety compliance for the building

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6.4 DA02 – Sole Occupancy Unit

Table 8

Scope of Work – Class 4 SOLE-OCCUPANCY UNIT DA 02


5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.4.1CN, EL, CP HY,

GL, JN, PN Gallery / proposed Living Room

6.4.1.1

6.4.1.2

6.4.1.3

6.4.1.4

6.4.1.5

6.4.1.6

6.4.1.7

It is proposed to convert the Gallery, Bio-room,

Rewinding Room and Terrace into a dwelling

containing a single Bedroom, Shower Room and

combined Living Room and Kitchen.

Removal

- Remove later (circa 1980s) stud-wall

separating the Gallery from the Hall and

dividing the Gallery

- Remove non-original and damaged

carpets and particle-board substrate.

- Remove timber trim/step against base of

Bio-room wall and miscellaneous shelving

(non-original).

- Remove existing timber doors and door

frames (Ante-room, Rewinding Room and

Terrace). Remove threshold of Ante-room

door to form flat threshold with the upper

floor level.

- Remove existing anachronistic style

vented ceiling roses (x4). Seal one of the

ceiling vents (to be dressed with custom

ceiling panel), reserve one vent to provide

flue outlet for free-standing gas fire, and

provide the remaining two openings with

an operable louvre (to be dressed with

custom ceiling panel).

- Remove fluorescent ceiling strip-lights

and associated surface-mounted wiring.

EX(8)

EX(8)

EX(8)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(8)

This wall was added to serve as a

partition to turn the dress-circle into

office space and gallery. Photo 12.

Carpets and particle-board substrate

are not original.

These are all non-original. See photo

20.

Consider door re-use or store on-site.

Removal of threshold will remove trip-

hazard.

These ceiling roses are not in keeping

with the 1930s Art Deco style of the

building, and their original function of

dress-circle\projection room ventilation

is no longer needed. See photo 21.

These were added circa 1980s

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.4.1.8

6.4.1.9

6.4.1.10

6.4.1.11

6.4.1.12

6.4.1.13

Restoration

- Provide new pair of steel framed, glazed

doors to Terrace, to match existing steel

framed windows.

- Enclose existing Rewinding Room door

with stud-framed wall and provide plaster

finish to match surrounding original

plaster.

- Enclose the Gallery providing a wall to the

Balcony (which overlooks the Hall) in the

line of the existing arched opening, and

providing an entrance and landing at the

top of the Stair. The wall will consist of a

carefully composed arrangement of fire-

rated plasterboard, fire-rated steel framed

glazing, reused original glass blocks (from

original Foyer) and timber paneling.

- Restore original concrete aisle walkway

from the top of Stair 1 to the unit door.

New work

- Within the Unit, provide new terrazzo floor

tiles to concrete sub-floor, incorporating

hydrothermal heating. The hydrothermal

underflooring system comprises of 20mm

Warmboard – R panel, tile setting

compound and 15mm terrazzo tile. The

concrete aisle walkway will be protected

by new 4mm marine grade plywood, tile

setting compound and 15mm terrazzo tile.

All finished floor levels will be flush.

- Provide new free-standing gas fire, flued

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(2)

EX(7)

EX(7)

The original wooden glazed doors are

beyond repair. Steel doors will provide

continuity of exterior fixtures and

improved security.

To allow for the Rewinding Room

bathroom behind.

The repositioning of the existing 1980s

wall facilitates the use of the balcony for

production equipment (sound-desk,

digital projector, etc.) and encloses the

sole-occupancy unit.

The restoration of the original concrete

finish on the landing at the top of the

stairs will showcase the original aisle

flooring.

The original raked timber floor, built

over the rough concrete sub-floor, was

demolished in the 1980s. The proposed

living\kitchen area will have a flat floor

of terrazzo tiles. The use of terrazzo is

informed by the original terrazzo door

thresholds throughout the building. The

proposed hydrothermal underfloor

heating is efficient and unobtrusive.

Gas connection will be incorporated

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.4.1.14

6.4.1.15

6.4.1.16

6.4.1.17

vertically out of existing ceiling vent

(Pacific Energy ‘Mirage’)

- Provide wall/ceiling mounted light fixtures

considering the location and design of

surface cabling/conduits and feature

panels to dress the existing ceiling vents.

- Provide custom built-in cabinetry

including banquette seating, kitchen

benches, overhead cupboards and open

shelves and appliances to detail.

- Provide new GPOs and Comms points.

Extend gas to oven/cooktop.

- Connect sink drainage to new sewer

stack (located in Office below)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

into the substrate. The gas heater

achieves 66% energy efficiency and is

of a heritage design.

All new lighting will be informed by any

evidence of original lighting

All joinery is bespoke and carefully

considered to continue the horizontal

lines of the original windows.

Gas extension is concealed in joinery.

All drainage from kitchen and bathroom

will be concealed inside

cabinetry\banquette seating.

6.4.2 CN, PN, (GL) Ante-room

6.4.2.1

6.4.2.2

Removals

- Remove carpet

Restoration

- Paint ceiling, walls and windows.

EX(8)

EX(1)



Schedule

6.4.3 CN, EL, CP PN Bio-room / proposed Bedroom

6.4.3.1

6.4.3.2

6.4.3.3

Removals

- Remove miscellaneous shelving, light

fittings and cable enclosure.

- Remove carpet

- Remove existing ceiling and ceiling

framework (non-original)

EX(8)

EX(8)

EX(8)

All non-original

Non-original and damaged. See photo

22.

The removal of this false ceiling which

was added in the 1980s will reveal the

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.4.3.4

6.4.3.5

6.4.3.6

6.4.3.7

New work

- Provide new terrazzo floor tiles to existing

rough concrete substrate, incorporating

hydrothermal underfloor heating.

- Provide custom cabinetry including

wardrobe and desk

- Provide new stud-framed wall enclosure

to proposed Shower Room

- Provide new sliding door/panel to

proposed Shower Room

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

reinforced concrete formwork of the

striking original inter-war Art Deco

construction, which will remain

unpainted. See photo 23.

The use of terrazzo tiling as flooring will

be consistent throughout the unit.

All joinery is bespoke and carefully

considered to read the details of the

concrete formwork walls.

To facilitate the proposed Shower

Room

Consider using the original Ante-room

door as the sliding door\panel.

6.4.4CN, EL, JN HY,

PN Rewinding Room / proposed Shower Room

6.4.4.1

6.4.4.2

6.4.4.3

6.4.4.4

6.4.4.5

Removals

- Remove miscellaneous shelving.

- Remove carpets and particle-board

substrate.

- Partially demolish one dividing wall

- Remove existing plasterboard ceiling

lining

New work

- Provide fibre-cement linings to new stud-

framed walls. Render and make good

EX(8)

EX(8)

EX(7)

EX(7)

Non-original, added in 1980s. See

photo 24.


While this concrete wall is original it is

not structural. The opening is to

accommodate sanitary fixtures.

Ceiling lining is non-original and

removal will reinstate the two original

ceiling vents for ventilation of the

shower room.

This is the best location in terms of

least impact on the heritage item

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.4.4.6

6.4.4.7

6.4.4.8

6.4.4.9

6.4.4.10

6.4.4.11

6.4.4.12

6.4.4.13

6.4.4.14

6.4.4.15

existing walls where partially demolished.

Provide duct to sewer riser to details.

- Provide new moisture resistant

plasterboard ceiling on 12mm battens,

including air-cell insulation.

- Provide exhaust fan (over shower) in

existing roof vent.

- Provide new ceiling light and GPOs

- Provide core holes for sewer stack/vent,

floor waste and shower outlet, basin and

heated towel rail.

- Waterproof walls and floor as required

- Provide new terrazzo floor tiles to existing

concrete substrate providing falls to floor

waste and shower outlet, and

incorporating hydrothermal heating.

- Tile shower recess and walls.

- Provide toilet suite, wall

mounted/pedestal basin, shower and tap

fittings and free-standing heated towel

rail.

- Provide cabinetry including enclosure to

duct/riser and mirrored cabinet.

- Provide translucent film to windows for

privacy.

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

(provision of plumbing etc.) and the

best use of the available constricted

space, which should not be limited to

non-habitable uses. Refer to the

General Description in section 4.4.1.

See above assessment

6.4.5 Terrace

6.4.5.1

6.4.5.2

6.4.5.3

Restoration

- Remove invasive ivy (COMPLETE)

- Paint exterior painted surfaces including

balustrades and doors

- Provide water proofing and repair original

EX(1)

EX(3)

EX(2)


finishes in section 4.4.2.

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5.10 (2)

OEH Standard

Exemption

Type

OEH Sect 57 (2)

Submission

Required

OEH


6.4.5.4

concrete topping to grades

- Repair and upgrade original light fitting

EX(2)

All efforts to use original fittings will be

made

6.4.6 Generally

6.4.6.1

6.4.6.2

6.4.6.3

6.4.6.4

New work

Design and install new sewer, stormwater and water

supply systems including:

- Provide new sewer stack and connection

at North/West end of building serving new

Shower Room and Kitchen.

- Provide new Water service as required.

- Connect new laundry facilities to existing

services

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

Arrange inspection of all water and

sewer works by Oberon Council.

The proposed plumbing works will pass

through a utility room and not a public

area of the building

These will be concealed

The new laundry will be positioned in

an ancillary space, serving both the

sole-occupancy unit and the hall

6.4.7 Office

6.4.7.1

6.4.7.2

New work

- Provide new sewer stack and drainage

serving Shower Room over and box in to

SE corner.

- Provide new plasterboard ceiling,

concealing plumbing over.

EX(7)

EX(7)

The proposed plumbing works will pass

through a utility room and not a public

area of the building

To conceal plumbing. Consider

acoustic insulation.

6.4.8 Under-stage area

6.4.8.1

6.4.8.2

6.4.8.3

6.4.8.4

- Restore laundry tub connected to existing

sewer

- Connect new washing machine to existing

cold water supply

- Provide electric supply to washing

machine

- Provide clothes line in location TBD

EX(2)

EX(7)

EX(7)

EX(7)

To serve the sole-occupancy unit, the

original kitchen area will now serve as a

laundry.

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Appendix 1 Statement of Heritage Impact

The design concept for the Malachi Gilmore Hall has been developed in response to the needs of the Building and the community where it stands. Heritage buildings without an appropriate use stand sadly on the streetscape and are in great need of inspiration, vision and celebration.

The proposal has been aided through consultation with Heritage consultant Christo Aitken, and the preliminary report and notes on the Malachi Gilmore Hall was prepared for the applicants by Heritage architect Henry Bialowas.

Discussions surrounding viable solutions to achieving compliance with fire, safety and amenities regulations have been had with Shane Wilson, Oberon Council Project Development Officer, Lithgow Fire Services, local builders and trades.

Advice concerning the specifications of fittings and fixtures, heating and security has been sought from experienced designers, trades and Oberon / Bathurst Police.

A1.1 Enhancing and Respecting Heritage

The following aspects of the proposal respect or enhance the heritage significance of the item for the following reasons:

A1.1.1 Reinstating Original Function

The proposal is to develop and restore the Malachi Gilmore Hall (the Building) for the purposes of reinstating its original function and reviving its cultural heritage and social importance.

The owners’ aim is to recreate the vibrancy and community focus of the Building to its former station as a venue for entertainment and the arts, and as a social focus for the Oberon community.

The proposed adaptive use of the Building as a visual and performing arts venue will:

Retain its heritage setting

Remain a building with public access

Reinvigorate cultural, social and creative activities locally.

A1.1.2 Rectifying Previous Modifications

The owners propose to rectify several of the later unsympathetic changes to the building made in the 1980s, including the partitioning of the foyer from the main auditorium, intrusive amenities and dividing stud walls.

The proposed changes:

Reinstate the original function of the Building

Re-engage the original flow from Foyer to main Hall.

A1.1.3 Caring for the Building

The Building has had little or no maintenance work done since the alterations and renovations in 1987. Since purchasing the Building in October 2017, the owners have completed an update of the electrical board, fire protection and removed decades of growth of invasive ivy.

Maintenance plans submitted in the development application include the repainting of the façade, restoration of the rear timber stage and repair of the roof and guttering.

The reuse of the building presents an opportunity to ensure that the “building’s fabric will be properly cared for, revealed or interpreted, while making better use of the building itself” (Department of the Environment and Heritage 2004:3).

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In the life of the fabric of the Building, this maintenance will:

Restore and repair, according to sound heritage principles and practices

Ensure the Building’s ongoing upkeep through use and continued care.

A1.1.4 Heritage on Display

Included in the restoration of the foyer of the Building are plans to display heritage items of significance in a purpose-built display beneath the large sweeping staircase.

Items include the film projectors, roller skates, historic photos and a video display to screen short films of the residents’ recollections and stories. These short films will also be shown before each film screening on the big screen. An Acknowledgement of Country slide will also be part of the programmed film screening.

These endeavours aim to:

Show respect to the past history of social engagement at the Malachi

Interpret the role and importance of cultural activities in a community

Preserve the artefacts for the future.

A1.1.5 The Malachi Revival

The planning of a launch Event is well underway – it is a Community Heritage project.

“The Malachi Revival”, will be a weekend of historically-informed events that capture the former glory of the Malachi Gilmore Hall and set its course for the next 80 years.

The event will be a vivid method of collecting the community’s recollections and documenting living memories for this State Heritage listed building, with professional film directors and crew capturing the stories.

The publicity of a vibrant and bold venture will kick-start the social media and print-promotion of the re-establishment of the venue. The “Malachi Revival” weekend sets as its primary goals to:

Engage the Oberon community with the reactivation of the Malachi

Record and organise photographic, aural and written history of the social heritage of the Malachi.

A1.2 Unfavourable Elements

The following aspects of the proposal could detrimentally impact on heritage significance. However, measures have been taken to minimalise these impacts.

As summarised in Table 9, the concept design proposed has the potential to have some effect on the heritage values of the Building through:

Construction of a new Patrons’ Amenities addition,

Adaptive reuse of the Dress Circle to BCA 4 Sole Occupancy Unit, and

Removal of some original fabric.

However, these negative impacts are offset by a range of positive impacts, including:

Restoration and enhancement of the front façade,

Removal of unsympathetic additions, and

Re-instatement of the original layout of the main Hall.

Consequently, the overall impact of the proposed design is considered to be minor.

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A1.3 Impact Summary

The table below provides a summary of the nature of the heritage impacts.

Table 9

Impact Type Impact Reasoning \ Measures taken

Major negative impacts

(substantially affects fabric or

values of significance)

None

Moderate negative impacts

(irreversible loss of fabric or


Converting the Dress Circle and

adjoining service rooms to a Sole

Occupancy Unit (BCA class 4).

To provide managers’ residence to ensure viability of

the adaptive reuse of the Building.

The loss of public access to the Dress Circle is

mitigated by the reinstated engagement of the Hall

and Foyer and the proposed ongoing programme of

public events, overseen by the on-site management.

The existing Dress Circle partition to the Hall will be

moved to reinstate the balcony area back into the

Hall. This will be used for lighting, projection and

sound equipment, with access via the Foyer Stair.

Minor negative impacts

(reversible loss of significant

fabric or where mitigation

retrieves some value of

significance)

Adaption of one Hall window to door

length opening.

Partial removal of Rewinding room

non-structural wall.

Change of wall lining materials in

Stage area.

To provide level access to proposed new Patrons’

Amenities.

To adapt the room into a bathroom for the Sole

Occupancy Unit.

Linings are damaged and unsuitable for use. New

structural plywood wall linings allow for use of Stage

production equipment and thermal/sound insulation.

All salvageable original materials will be reused to

repair the Hall ceiling.

Negligible or no impacts

(does not affect heritage

values either negatively or

positively)

Installation of new cabinetry, fixtures

and fittings in the Sole Occupancy

Unit.

Located in non-public rooms, the new fittings will be

incorporated to facilitate the use of the rooms.

Minor positive impacts

(enhances access to,

understanding or conservation

of fabric or values of

significance)

Addition of modern roller door to

inside of the existing steel rear door.

For improved security and insulation, the addition of

the door will only be seen from the ancillary space

below the Stage. This solution allows the original

doors to remain.

Major positive impacts

(substantially enhances

access to, understanding or

conservation of fabric or


Restoration and reinstatement of

original eastern and western egress

doors (or appropriate alternatives).

Removal of non-original partition

walls and doors.

Interpretation strategy includes

display of artefacts, delivery of

digital materials and paint scraping

sections with interpretative panel.

Reactivation of Hall to its original

function (change of Use returned to

BCA 9b- Assembly Hall).

To achieve fire and safety compliance, restoration

work will be done to all existing doors and windows.

The original layout of the Hall will be re-established

and the access from Foyer to Hall will be reopened.

All visitors will be able to engage with the building’s

history.

The Building will function in the fullness of its original

intent and the significance of its heritage will be built

upon, understood, explored and expanded by the

proposed use of the Building.

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A1.4 Discounted Alternatives

The following sympathetic solutions have been considered and discounted, and the reasons why this decision was made are given.

Table 10

Discounted Alternatives

Category of Works Proposed Change to Heritage Item Reason Discounted

Minor addition Put the required additional amenities within a pre-fabricated

shipping container that could be located either in the rear yard or

against the south-western wall of the hall, with access via the

western door.

No direct, level or indoor access.

People with a disability (PWD)

would have to use the outdoor

eastern path.

Western emergency exit would

have to be used for access.

Would block emergency egress

to rear yard from western exit

Minor addition Build an amenity block against the south-eastern wall of the hall

with access from both outside and via a re-opened doorway in

the under-croft.

No direct or level access.

Indoor access would be via Stair

2 which is undesirable.

PWD would have to use the

outdoor eastern path.

Minor addition Build the amenity block as a stand-alone cube just inside the hall.

Patrons would walk around either side to get into the reduced hall.

Detrimental impact on the

original heritage item.

Limit the hall function.

Major additions N/A

New development

adjacent to a heritage

item

N/A

Major partial

demolition

N/A

Minor partial

demolitions

N/A

Repainting Consideration was made to keep the current “sunset” colour

scheme of the façade (painted in 1987).

This was a 1980s colour

interpretation.

Having a simpler white is more

in keeping with the original

‘single colour’ of the façade.

Reroofing N/A

New services N/A

Fire upgrading N/A

New landscape work

and features

N/A

New signage N/A

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Appendix 2 Section 60 Approval Items

The following aspects of the proposal require approval under Section 60 of the Heritage Council of NSW Heritage Act, 1977. The cross-references given relate to the Scope of Work.

Table 11

Section 60 Approval Items

Scope of

Work Ref

Requirement Assessment

6.1.6.4 Provide new southern wall light-panel in the site of the

historic service opening (4m wide and full height of

wall) consisting of polycarbonate cladding system

fixed to existing timber frame, to extent of new

opening (DANPALON or similar).

To provide desirable southern light illumination to the

stage and hall when in gallery\exhibition configuration.

To improve the viability of the business, the applicant

would like to be able to use the Hall as a gallery\exhibition

space. The provision of additional natural light –

especially diffused southern light, which will provide an

even light without the effects of the sun’s shadow moving

through the space – would help to achieve this aim.

Hinged shutters on the internal back wall of the stage

would shut out the light when the Hall is being used in

cinema/ theatre configuration. When the hinged shutters

are opened they could serve a purpose similar to theatre

curtain wings on either side of the stage, or serve as

additional exhibition hanging space, or simply fold right

back against the wall.

This new work will not have a long-term impact on the

fabric of the building as the polycarbonate can easily be

removed and the external weatherboard arrangement

reinstated. The existing stage lining and external

southern weatherboard wall are in a bad state of repair

(see photos 9 and 15). The original timber stud-work will

stay in place; but the later stud-work that was added to

fill-in in the historic opening will be removed. Thus the

polycarbonate cladding fitted both internally and

externally will allow a hint of the original service opening

to be visible in the context of the larger wall.

6.3.2.2 Form new concrete slab to match existing landing,

where required to adjoin new Patrons’ Toilets

structure

To achieve BCA 9b compliance to facilitate amenities for

up to 300 patrons. REFER: section 4.4.3 General works

pertaining to Class 9b classification; Patron’s facilities.

6.3.2.3 Provide new steel stair from existing landing towards

the rear of the property to facilitate egress

The original concrete and brick stair itself will remain in

place. See photo 18. The new steel stair will improve

emergency egress to the rear of the building since

patrons will only need to walk in one direction from the

exit, and not need to turn a corner at the bottom of the

original stair.

6.3.2.4 Provide galvanised steel handrails and balustrades If possible reuse the original removed balustrade.

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Appendix 3 Photographs

The following photographs are referenced in the Design Report:

Table 12

Photographs

Photo Image Location

1.

Porch roof:

- non-original screed topping

highlights problem with fall to

drainpipe

2.

Roof sections over Stair 1 (parts are visible

from Oberon Street)

3.

Galvanised steel roof vent

- one of five original vents

- cracks appearing in all vents

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Photographs


4.

Roof gutters and fascia:

- damage caused by intrusive ivy

which was allowed to grow for many

years

- rusted in parts

5.

Hall roof:

- capping and flashings require repair

6.

“Cobweb” store signage (non-original)

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Photographs


7.

Original signage.

8.

Stair 3 external stairwell wall:

- west weather board wall damage

- rotten stairwell window to be

repaired

9.

Stage southern weatherboard wall:

- evidence of historic opening

10.

An old photo showing the historic service

opening.

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Photographs


11.

Eastern Hall wall:

- blocked-in windows and doors

12.

North-western corner of Hall:

- non-original amenity addition

- stud wall on mezzanine separating

Gallery from Hall

- stud wall dividing Foyer from Hall

- all added in 1980s

13.

Office:

- non-original shelving and sink unit

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Photographs


14.

Stair 1:

- non-original carpet and timber

‘stringers’

15.

Stage:

- section of stage removed in 1980s

- temporary 1980s barrier around the

removed section

- cinema screen obscuring original

proscenium

- damaged canite wall linings

16.

Western Stage lining:

- damaged canite lining

- damaged external weatherboards

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Photographs


17.

Proscenium arch seen from the stage

18.

Stair 4

- concrete and brick stair

- steel balustrade

- western exit door

19.

Stair 2 stairwell

- damaged wall linings

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20.

Gallery / proposed Living Room

- NE corner

- existing timber door

- non- original timber trim and step

against Ante-room door

- non-original shelving

- non-original carpet

21.

Gallery / proposed Living Room

- non-original 1980s stud dividing wall

- vented ceiling roses

- 1980s fluorescent strip-lights and

wiring conduit

22.

Bio-room \ proposed Bedroom

- NE corner


- non-original ceiling and framework

- non-original strip-light

- note panel on northern giving access

to vertical fin glass-block lighting

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23.

Bio-room \ proposed Bedroom above false

ceiling

- stepped formwork of concrete ‘tower’

- vent

- access hatch

24.

Rewinding Room / proposed Shower Room

- non-original shelving


25.

Glass block ‘fin’ will be illuminated from inside.

The existing (historic) light-globe arrangement

will remain in place.

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Appendix 4 Internal Finishes Schedule

The following table lists the finishes chosen for the interiors.

Table 13

Location Placement Supplier Product Colour Sample

Lobby

Walls Dulux Wash & Wear Topelo Honey

Woodwork Dulux Aquaenamel Gloss Topelo Honey

Ticket

Office/Office

Walls Dulux Wash & Wear

Semi-Gloss Flinders Green

Woodwork Dulux Aquaenamel Semi-

Gloss Flinders Green

Foyer/Stairwell

Walls /Ceiling

Dulux Wash & Wear Low

Sheen Recycled


Sheen Snowy Mountains Half

Resene Spacecote Low

Sheen Indian Ink

Curtains Mac

Textiles

Broadway 100%

wool IFR

Pavement, Fiesta Red, Poppy,

Purple, Ink, Granite

Hall

Stucco Walls Haymes Matte Polish Alabaster Shimmer

Fin Details

Axoltyl Micaceous Acrylic Labradorite

Axoltyl Micaceous Acrylic Diorite

Stage wall

lining Dulux Specialist Theatre Black

Living/Kitchen Walls /Ceiling


Sheen Recycled


Sheen Snowy Mountains Half

Bio-room/Ante-

room Walls Dulux

Wash & Wear Low

Sheen Recycled

Shower room Walls Dulux Wash & Wear Low

Sheen Recycled

Interior Windows Throughout Axoltyl Micaceous Acrylic Labradorite

Mezzanine Flooring Signorino Terrazzo Tile

300x600x15 EM1088

https://www.dulux.com.au/search/top?query=Topelo+Honey&_charset_=UTF-8

https://www.dulux.com.au/search/top?query=Topelo+Honey&_charset_=UTF-8

https://www.dulux.com.au/search/colours?query=Flinders%20Green&start=0#!/colour/dulux_dulux_26710

https://www.dulux.com.au/search/colours?query=Flinders%20Green&start=0#!/colour/dulux_dulux_26710

https://www.dulux.com.au/search/top?query=recycled&_charset_=UTF-8

https://www.dulux.com.au/search/top?query=Snowy+Mountains+Half&_charset_=UTF-8#!/colour/dulux_dulux_26001

https://www.resene.com.au/swatches/preview.php?chart=Resene%20The%20Range%202008&brand=Resene&name=Indian%20Ink

http://www.mactextiles.com.au/items/mac_essentials_theatre_curtaining/broadway

http://www.haymespaint.com.au/artisan-collection/artisan-colours-page/#Metallics-section_5

http://axolotlpaint.com/colour3/labradorite

http://axolotlpaint.com/colour3/diorite

https://www.dulux.com.au/products/designeffects/overview/threatre-effect


https://www.dulux.com.au/search/top?query=Snowy+Mountains+Half&_charset_=UTF-8#!/colour/dulux_dulux_26001



http://axolotlpaint.com/colour3/labradorite

http://www.signorino.com.au/tile/em-1088/

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Appendix 5 Document References

The following additional documents are referenced in this Design Report:

Table 14

Architectural Plans

Title Filename

Malachi Gilmore Hall – Existing Plans Malachi Gilmore Hall Existing - Existing Documentation.pdf

Malachi Gilmore Hall – DA01 General Works Malachi Gilmore Hall - DA01.pdf

Malachi Gilmore Hall – DA02 Sole Occupancy Unit Malachi Gilmore Hall - DA02.pdf

Table 15

Management Plans

Title Filename

Oberon Live Projects Strategic Plan Oberon Live Projects Strategic Plan.pdf

Draft Conservation Management Plan Conservation Management Plan 8.pdf

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