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Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Draft Plan of Management

JUNE 2013

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ContentsPart 1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………4�INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 4�

VISION ............................................................................................................................................................ 5�

Part 2 Planning Legislation and policy framework ………………………………………7�This plan .......................................................................................................................................................... 7�

Surrounding context ........................................................................................................................................ 7�

The land to which this plan applies ................................................................................................................. 8�

Land Description: ............................................................................................................................................ 8�

Management ................................................................................................................................................... 8�

Statutory framework ........................................................................................................................................ 8�

Part 3 The Place its history and values ………………………………………………9�Heritage values .............................................................................................................................................. 9�

Heritage Structures and Monuments ............................................................................................................ 10�

Cultural landscape, visual and vegetation values ................................................................................... 12�

Visual values ................................................................................................................................................. 12�

Vegetation values- Flora ............................................................................................................................... 15�

Natural values: Fauna ................................................................................................................................... 17�

Infrastructure values- access and services ............................................................................................. 19�

Vehicular access- roads ................................................................................................................................ 19�

Pedestrian access- paths .............................................................................................................................. 19�

Services ......................................................................................................................................................... 19�

Fencing .......................................................................................................................................................... 20�

Walls .............................................................................................................................................................. 20�

Brick drains and channels ............................................................................................................................. 20�

Signage ......................................................................................................................................................... 20�

Seats ............................................................................................................................................................. 20�

Community stakeholder and social values .............................................................................................. 21�

The Australian Garden History Society ......................................................................................................... 21�

Value to adjacent land owners and business ................................................................................................ 21�

Survey responses .......................................................................................................................................... 21�

Finance, management and sustainability ................................................................................................. 22�

Friends of Gore Hill Cemetery ....................................................................................................................... 22�

Financial Context .........................................................................................................................................22�

Income: ...........................................................................................................................................................22�

Cremated remains deposition ........................................................................................................................22�

Grants and heritage assistance programs .....................................................................................................23�

Sponsorship, donations, bequests .................................................................................................................23�

Contributions by Cemetery denominational Trusts ........................................................................................23�

Expenditure ....................................................................................................................................................23�

Part 4- Strategies and Actions ……………………………………………………………. 24�Management strategies ...............................................................................................................................24�

Core Strategic Directions ............................................................................................................................24�

Strategic Directions ........................................................................................................................................24�

1��Heritage : Conserve the heritage of the Cemetery for existing and future generations ............................ 25�

2 Landscape : Maintain the Cemetery to ensure the essential and enduring characteristics of the Edwardian landscape are maintained ......................................................................................................26�

3 Infrastructure : Ensure assets are kept updated, maintained and relevant ............................................. 27�

4 Community and Stakeholders: Ensure the esteem of the community is improved and maintained ......................................................................................................................................................28�

5 Finance and Management : Maintain sound management and business practice to improve sustainability of the Cemetery as a heritage site ...........................................................................................29�

Part 5- Action Plan ……………………………………………………………………………..30�Implementation ...............................................................................................................................................30�

IMPLEMENTATION TABLE - ACTION PLAN ....................................................................................31�

1 HERITAGE: ...............................................................................................................................................31�

2 LANDSCAPE .............................................................................................................................................32�

3 INFRASTRUCTURE .................................................................................................................................33�

4 COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER........................................................................................................34�

5 FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT ...............................................................................................................35�

Bibliography .................................................................................................................................................36�

Appendix .......................................................................................................................................................36�


Part 1 INTRODUCTIONOn 2 April 2013, the Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson, announced the first stage of cemetery reform in NSW. The reforms were based on the recognition of diminishing land supply for burial space in NSW; the need for one Cemeteries and Crematoria Act of Parliament to replace a number of various Acts and regulations; the requirement for a NSW wide sustainability platform and to introduce to the Crown Cemetery sector new governance models.

As well as recognising the absence of any overarching legislation or standards for the Crown cemeteries, there was no single position or body responsible for cemetery policy and coordination. As a result of this, under the new Act there will be a new NSW Cemeteries and Crematoria Board appointed to ensure cemetery space for current and future generations; that no religious or cultural group will be disadvantaged and to streamline cost effective and accountable management for all Crown cemeteries.

The practical result of this reform was to overcome a fragmented system of having seventeen trusts for eight metropolitan cemeteries and to construct a new cemetery structure with four boards controlling the activities of Greater Metropolitan Sydney. The Catholic Trust remains unchanged; a new “two trust” structure now exists with Rookwood, one of them being an amalgamation of seven former trusts; a new southern trust was formed embracing Woronora and Eastern Suburbs and a new northern trust was established combining Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery, Field of Mars Cemetery, Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery, all amalgamated under the management and direction of Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium. This new northern trust is now called Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (NMCT).

All of the newly formed Trusts are obliged, in due course, to prepare Plans of Management for each of their sites. The following Plan of Management for Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery (GHMC) is the first for our new Trust and we are delighted to exhibit this plan for public exhibition. This plan will be our guiding light for this magnificent heritage site.

There are three main interlocking threads to the sustainability of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery. Firstly, there is the conservation and protection of the heritage listed site for existing and future generations. Secondly, there is the obligation to maintain and ensure the enduring characteristics of the Edwardian/Victorian landscape. Thirdly, is the challenge to seamlessly mesh our management of the site to the community at large but particularly to the local residents of the area.

Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery is regarded as a garden cemetery, its landscape and vegetation has been its attraction and character from 1868 to the present time. One of the major features at the site is the seasonality of the gardens and the plants. It is important to the new Trust to retain and nurture the natural, wild and gothic characteristics of the cemetery. This Plan of Management gives a graphic description of the seasonal plants, bulbs and grasses from Azaleas in early spring to Agapanthus later in the year.

The Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Plan of Management will be the overarching and interlocking driving force for the board and management of the Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust to ensure a sustainable future for the site.

Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery lies within a precinct of different but related land uses. Adjacent to the cemetery is the Royal North Shore Hospital whose visitors and patients utilise the peaceful tranquillity of

our cemetery. At the northern end of the site is the North Sydney TAFE College whose students utilise our walkways to access the local bus and train services. Near the south-eastern boundary is the playing field of Gore Hill Park utilised by hundreds of children and young adults for football as well as for fitness classes of all descriptions. Nearby, but adjacent, there is a new development occurring for light industrial and commercial activities and visitors from that construction will assuredly use our facilities.

If we look at this precinct of which we, the cemetery, is the centre point, maintenance and safety of our site and its pathways are key objectives of this Trust’s responsibilities. We are not isolated from our neighbours; indeed, we form the very substance of a precinct value. We are keen to maximise and keep safe this communal advantage.

The Trust is also aware of our work, health and safety obligations to the staff and visitors to our cemetery. Most of our monuments are aged and from lessons from other cemeteries within the Crown cemetery sector, we have already recognised that falling into disrepair, unless remediated, may eventually expose us to a liability risk.

The new Trust has plans to initiate niche wall development and to construct small unobtrusive garden sites for the same purpose within the cemetery to add revenue streams to our facility. There is an existing niche wall for the Catholic faith, and we will prepare a business case to determine the cost benefits of erecting similar facilities for other faiths and/or non-denominational clients.

Our communication facilities for the community will include hand held devices for mapping, grave locations and site history and our trained staff will be on location to assist with these demands. This technology and seamless data interaction will be supported by our Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium facility.

We are indeed fortunate in that we have responsibility for Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery and already we consider this site to be our jewel in the crown. We will allocate our funds and make sensible business decisions to ensure this site is preserved, nurtured and maintained.

It leaves us now with the opportunity of thanking some special people. The role, effort and dedication of many years by the previous board, Friends of Gore Hill Cemetery and volunteers is probably one of the best examples of community participation we have ever witnessed. The magnificent Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery site is a result of this selfless work. There are too many individuals to thank but we are aware that some individuals have dedicated the best part of a lifetime to ensure that the Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery is a truly majestic heritage and historical site. They have ensured, through their generosity, that future generations will enjoy it as a place for peaceful contemplation, serenity, beauty and above all, for its heritage and historical importance.

Pauline Tritton Bruce TannerChief Executive Officer – NMCT Chair - NMCT


William Tunks Grave in old

Church of England Section

Old Catholic Cemetery in spring

VISIONThe core management principles to be applied to the Cemetery are to conserve this significant state heritage asset and to provide appropriate settings for the 14000 graves and their associated monuments.

Management strategies are -

1. Heritage: Conserve the heritage of the Cemetery for existing and future generations

2. Landscape: Maintain the cemetery to ensure the essential and enduring characteristics of the Victorian/Edwardian landscape are maintained

3. Infrastructure: Ensure assets are kept updated, maintained and relevant

4. Community and Stakeholders: Ensure the esteem of the community is maintained and improved

5. Finance and Management: Maintain sound management and business practice to improve sustainability of the Cemetery as a heritage site

BACKGROUNDGore Hill Memorial Cemetery is a rare historical burial place for more than 14000 people whose lives contributed and enriched the history and development of a significant region of New South Wales. Located on the lower north shore of Sydney its importance is increasing as an area of peaceful and serene open space surrounded by developing areas which include residential, business, educational, light industrial and significant public and private hospital complexes.

The Cemetery layout is a particularly fine and intact example of a late Victorian/Edwardian landscaped public burial ground. Its landmark qualities, important plantings and wealth of high quality funerary architecture demonstrate the skills of the artisans of the time.

The Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery site contains monuments of significant artistic quality. The planning and plants demonstrate the religious philosophies and changing attitudes to death and memorialisation by a significant sample of the Australian population over a period of more than 100 years.

The values the community and stakeholders hold for the Cemetery have been demonstrated in their responses referencing the peace and beauty of the place. In particular responses have highlighted the benefit of living within close walking distance of this place of living heritage.

Over the life of the Cemetery funding has been sporadic, particularly since its closure for burial in 1974. The essential qualities of the cemetery however remain, reinforcing this robust public place and providing a level of fascination to most of those that visit. The deterioration seen at the Cemetery from the 1920’s through to the 1980’s has been reversed following the appointment of the former Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Trust with significant milestones achieved. This will continue with the Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust being responsible for management.

The vision for Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery builds on these results and provides the basis for management within the next 10 years.

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Part 2 Planning Legislation and policy frameworkGore Hill Memorial Cemetery is located on the Pacific Highway at St Leonards on Sydney’s lower north shore occupying an area of approximately 5.07 hectares (14 acres), excluding the central Carriageway.

Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery is a Crown Reserve (#500620) dedicated as a historic and heritage listed cemetery, managed by Trustees responsible to the Minister administering the Crown Lands Act, currently the Minister for Primary Industry. To date the Cemetery management has been guided by the Plan of Management approved by the then Minister for Lands in 1997. The Cemetery was first opened for burials in 1868 with the last burials taking place in 1974.

This plan This plan is being prepared on the direction of the Minister under the provisions of Crown Lands Act 1989, and is prepared in accordance with the requirements for Plans of Management for Crown Reserves.

It draws on the large body of work included in the 1996 Plan of Management and the research and documentation prepared by the many Trustees, volunteers, the Friends of Gore Hill, the community and stakeholders over the life of the Cemetery. Much of this information is well documented and available as various support documents.

This plan has utilised existing information and provided further detail where changes have occurred, as well as instigating additional initiatives.

� This Document This part of the Plan is concise, brings previous information into one document, or references it. This Plan summarises the five core issues at Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery and provides an assessment of the values, management strategies and actions.

� Support and reference documents including previous studies and related plans. Some reference documents are available on the web and are not reproduced as part of this Plan.

Surrounding context The Cemetery is surrounded by:

� Gore Hill Park, being Lot 7083, DP 93642 registered 28/05/1998

� part Royal North Shore Hospital, being Lots 21, 22, DP 863329 registered 22 October1996

� North Sydney TAFE to the north-west on Westbourne Street

� Office buildings on the opposite side of the Pacific Highway

� St Leonards Railway Station and commercial/residential precinct is within 450 metres walking distance

� Gore Hill Technology Park- the redevelopment of the former ABC site at Gore Hill, part of the Artarmon Industrial area south of the Gore Hill Freeway.

� Residential areas in Greenwich, Lane Cove, Wollstonecraft, Artarmon, Crows Nest and Naremburn are all within one kilometre or less.

Figure 2 Site context

Source: Nearmap.com aerial

dated 16 September 2010

Part 2Planning legislationand policy framework

Figure 1 Location plan

Source: Bushfires: Is Fuel

Reduction Burning the

Answer? map derived

from base maps produced

by the NSW National

Parks and Wildlife Service

© Crown copyright 2002.


The land to which this plan applies This plan applies to the parcel of land being Lots 101 and 102 in Deposited Plan 791327 registered on 8th August 1989 at St Leonards, parish of Willoughby, County of Cumberland, and Municipality of Willoughby. Recommendations are also made in respect of the road known as the Carriageway, which divides the cemetery but is currently excluded from the Cemetery Land as defined in Schedule 1 to the Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Act. This is addressed in Part 4.

Land Description: Current title for the land within DP 791327 is:

� Lot 101- 0.1637 hectares; currently leased to 211 Pacific Highway Pty Limited. The lease was assigned on 30 September 2005 from the original lessee Edwards, Madigan, Torzillo, Briggs International Pty Ltd, otherwise known as Emanti Pty Ltd. The lease expires 21/12/2024,

� Lot 102- 4.908 hectares; includes the parcels of land occupied by the Cemetery on both sides of the carriageway.

� The avenue, or more popularly known as the carriageway. 20.115 metres road reserve runs through the Cemetery but is not part of Lots 101 or 102. This is currently a road reserve.

Note: Total area is 5.0717 hectares excluding the carriageway; however some of this land has been resumed by the Pacific Highway widening over time

The Cemetery is bounded by Westbourne Street to the north-west and the Pacific Highway to the south and south-west. The Cemetery is located close to the junction of three Local Government Areas and is in the Willoughby Local Government Area (LGA). Lane Cove LGA is to the western and southern side of the Pacific Highway and North Sydney LGA generally east of the site.

ManagementThe management of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery is the responsibility of the Trust Board with Trustees holding office under the Crown Lands Act 1989. Members of the Trust comprise specialist members and community members. In 2012 the Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust took over management responsibility for the Cemetery. The Trust reports to the Crown Lands Division, currently within the Department of Primary Industries. Effective from 4th April 2011, the management of Crown reserves was assigned to the Crown Lands Division of the Department of Primary Industries

within the Division of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services, and is responsible to the Minister for Primary Industries.

There are currently 7 members of the Trust Board. The Trustees hold office for a period of 2 to 5 years with meetings held approximately monthly. The Trust management comprises activities including:

� Preparation of annual reports and an audited Annual return.

� Management of the historic Cemetery and project management

� Preparation of grant applications

� Raising community awareness through tours and publicity

� Liaising with other organisations (local Councils, other Crown Reserve Cemetery Trusts)

Statutory framework There are many Acts that apply to the management of Cemeteries with the most relevant to Gore Hill being:

Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Act 1986

Crown Lands Act 1989 and Regulations 2006

Heritage Act 1977

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Figure 3 Land Titles Source: Aerial dated 2009 supplied by Willoughby

City Council, originally from SKP data

Reference Documents Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Act 1986


Heritage Act 1977

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Part 3 The Place its history and values Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery has a rich history with much of this history intact and legible to the community. This includes the ability to ‘read’ the layers of use over 150 years, with these values defining the place and how it is seen today.

This chapter is divided into sections relating to five core issues and values that are important in the ongoing management of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery. These values are not always complementary and may compete for resources. They also change over time, and are subject to ongoing issues such as maintenance, community perceptions and management strategies. This illustrates the complex environment in which cemeteries and heritage sites are placed and requires creative and sound management principles to ensure balance in relation to these issues. This Plan of Management aims to provide a set of practical strategies and actions to ensure the long term maintenance of these values for the benefit of this and future generations.

Heritage values Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery has been listed as a heritage place in the State Heritage register since 2001, and has been well recognised for its heritage values. This includes the heritage of the existing fabric, documentary records, and significance in its range of historic, scientific, aesthetic and social values.

The first areas of the Cemetery to be dedicated are on the south-western side of the Carriageway, with the Church of England, Roman Catholic, and Baptist areas being dedicated on 19th May 1868. The areas on the north-eastern side of the Carriageway were dedicated on 9th September 1908 and included the Wesleyan, Presbyterian, Congregational and Roman Catholic burial grounds. The boundary to the north and east, now Royal North Shore Hospital and Gore Hill Park included a ‘plantation reserve’. Some of this reserve remains as a planted boundary, defining the edge of the Cemetery with mature trees and understorey.

The current ‘Statement of Significance’ for the Cemetery lists its heritage values and defines significance in relation to the State themes established in the State Heritage Register (SHR). The Cemetery is recognised as a garden Cemetery and a particularly fine example of a landscaped public Cemetery developed in the late 19th

and early 20th Century. This will be discussed in more detail later in this part.

The heritage significance defined in the State themes includes environment, ethnic influences, cultural sites, religion, death, events, persons, regional themes and local themes. More information in relation to these aspects is included in Volume 2. The historic, aesthetic, social and technical/research significance of the Cemetery has also been described in detail in previous studies, as well as being included in the following sections.

There are many stories that can be told from the evidence at Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery; stories of prominent individuals who have played a significant part in our social, sporting, political, religious and design history.

There is great potential for further research and interpretation of the historic values of the Cemetery.

A timeline for Gore Hill Cemetery was prepared as part of the previous plan.

Figure 4 Early Plan of the CemeterySource: Crown Lands

Presbyterian Cemetery then (1908) and nowSource: National Archives+ GHMCT

Part 3The place its historyand values

“’There are many stories that can be told…stories of prominent individuals who have played a significant part in our social, political, religious and design history”

Reference Documents Gore Hill Cemetery 1868-1974: A History; Sims, E.1985

Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Plan of Management; Musecape and David Beaver 1996


Heritage Structures and MonumentsPart of the intact heritage in the Cemetery is the significant number of monuments and structures. Many of these have been restored, providing important gateways and focal points within each of the Cemetery precincts. The following photographs provide a snapshot of the skill and design of these monuments, vaults and structures representing the quality of stonemasonry and craftsmanship in sandstone, trachytes, marble, granite, brick and timber. The monuments and structures plan shows the location of some of the monuments and structures of interest, many of which are part of the walking tours through the Cemetery, both self guided and hosted. These do not identify all historic monuments but are defined to assist orientation

“There are excellent examples of craftsmanship and religious symbolism. Monument types from the late 19th and early 20th

Century include-� Crosses- celtic, rustic, � pedestals� obelisks� urns/draped urns� angels� columns- broken columns� composite� various stelae� slab and desk � family vaultsGrave surrounds include-cast iron picket with arrowheads, stone kerbs”


Figure 5 Monuments and StructuresSource: Base plan adapted from various Trust s and Friends of Gore Hill (David Gray)

base plans and updated


Cultural landscape, visual and vegetation valuesThe Cemetery has always been considered a garden cemetery. As a cultural landscape, of many layers of significance the value of the place can be described in these layers.

Visual values The visual character of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery is dominated by the central carriageway, and the hedging that defines the denominations and boundaries. The Carriageway divides the Cemetery into two distinct spaces with this visual axis providing a linear connection to the TAFE in the north-west and the Pacific Highway in the south-east. The Carriageway allows long views along this important axis and is approximately 360 metres long. This is further defined and emphasised by the tree lined avenue.

The layers of the cultural landscape are defined in most cases by their denomination, with hedging and the style of burial and path layout reflecting the different religious precincts. These precincts remain visible today and it is possible to imagine these areas as they would have been in the height of the Cemetery’s activities. Each denomination often has a distinct entry point from the Carriageway that acts as a gateway to the ‘outdoor rooms’. These have been laid out in the style of the day, along with reflecting the religious orders to which they belong. Further detail is included in Volume 2, with a brief summary of each precinct described here. The precincts have been identified by a combination of factors including visual character, vegetation enclosure, path and burial pattern/layout, denominations, slope/orientation and edge conditions.

Precinct A: Catholic (old)

This area consists of an enclosed space on three sides by hawthorn hedges and trees, with a lych gate marking the gateway from the Carriageway. The layout of paths, trees and gardens follow a defined grid, with the central focus being the square Jesuit lawn with an axis of brick paths and defined kerbed grave surrounds. The axes are further reinforced by Washingtonia palms planted centrally in the paths. Many of these palms remain today and are one of the most distinctive features of this part of the Cemetery, visible from within and outside the Cemetery. Some of the palms have died and have been replanted by the Trust. The longevity of this important historic feature is an issue for the strategy of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery.

This precinct contains a number of significant monuments and sandstone vaults- the Dalton vault (First burial Elizabeth Dalton-22 February 1877), Jesuit Priests lawn, Sisters of Mercy and Josephite Sisters lawns, Durack and Bernard Kieran monuments. The new Saint Mary MacKillop Niche wall, including a statue and timeline wall has been constructed in this area and is available for accommodating cremated interments.

Precinct B, C1 and C2: Church of England and Baptist

These precincts are generally part of one large open precinct including the largest denominational area- Church of England and the Baptist area in the south. They are located on the south-western side of the Carriageway and are open with long views possible along the axial paths. Similar to Precinct A the area is defined by a square grid of paths and burial layout, with two major axes forming a cross in the centre of the Church of England area. This is punctuated by the Hordern monument at the centre of the cross. Washingtonia palms define the cross and axis being centrally planted within the brick paths.

The defining feature of Precinct B is the longitudinal grid providing longer east-west views, along with the Hawthorn hedge separating it from the Catholic area in Precinct A. This defining edge would have been a deliberate design feature of the Cemetery to separate the different religions.

Long north-south views are possible from within Precinct C1 and C2, particularly to the TAFE building in the north. The Pacific Highway edge is screened by a heavily vegetated boundary area with a defined tree canopy.

The southern end of this area includes the flatter Baptist burial area adjacent to the former Sextons cottage site. The orientation of the paths and burial areas here follow the longitudinal arrangement in Precinct B. The monuments in this area are less ornate and include smaller stelae, slab and desk monuments with a ‘wilderness’ character of meadow grasses and flowers amongst the graves. A sandstone arch structure along the carriageway defines the entry to the Baptist burial.

Views in this precinct to the office buildings along the Pacific Highway are possible over the trees located on the boundary.

“The visual character is dominated by the central carriageway and hedging that defines the denominations… It also acts as a gateway to the Precincts and outdoor rooms”


Figure 6 Views and Precincts


Precinct D: Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational

This large open precinct includes the areas to the north-east of the Carriageway; Methodist 1st and 2nd Division, Presbyterian and Congregational areas. The edges and boundaries are defined by trees, however views to the Royal North Shore Hospital and office/residential towers in St Leonards are possible. Long panoramic views are possible as the precinct has few trees within. Views to the office buildings along the Pacific highway in the west and south are also available. Only one vault (Tulloch family) is present in this area, however it includes structures such as the Summer House along the Carriageway and the store in the south-east near Precinct E, with the former acting as an entry point to this Precinct.

A memorial garden for ashes interment is located adjacent to the Carriageway.

Precinct E: Catholic (new) and Unsectarian

Located east of the Carriageway and adjacent to Gore Hill Park this area has a linear arrangement of paths and burials with the alignment varying in the east. It is separated from the Park visually by a defined boundary of planting that coincides with the plantation arrangement discussed earlier. There is no fence along this boundary allowing uncontrolled access. It is a small, enclosed precinct, visually separated from the rest of the Cemetery, a factor that is attractive as a quiet lunch time reading spot. It is currently the most overgrown of the Cemetery.

The Cobcroft family vault, a large sandstone vault, is located here. Near the Skene vault is a unique sandstone cupola monument to Boland. Two raised lawn areas are for the Mercy and Josephite nuns. The Catholic Robing Room sits at the northern edge of this precinct with a long hedge of Hawthorn separating it from Precinct D.

The Precincts- Management Action

The definition of these precincts enables the Strategies and Actions, discussed in Part 4, to be developed for areas that have similar characteristics. This will allow for Actions to apply across areas with similar management challenges, thereby grouping the key performance areas within the Cemetery.

Precinct D: Looking East


Vegetation values- Flora As a Garden Cemetery the landscape and vegetation of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery has been its attraction and character from the beginnings to the present day. The Cemetery was designed as a place to visit with the wisteria arbours, arches, wire structures at entries, seats, walling and ornamental planting. Apart from the significant trees planted along the boundaries, ornamental garden areas were designed within each denomination. A comprehensive description of the vegetation is included in the 1996 Plan of Management and it is not the intent of this plan to repeat this in its entirety. Instead the major features of the vegetation are discussed, in order to address management principles, guidelines and actions.

The vegetation plan attached illustrates the major trees at Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery and updates the plan from the previous PoM. Acknowledgement to Musecape-Chris Betteridge and David Beaver is made in relation to the original vegetation plan and species list prepared for the Cemetery. Since the 1996 plan many of the Camphor Laurels along the boundaries and Carriageway have died and been removed. Also some of the Stretlitzia sp. that has flourished and become overgrown have been controlled and removed. Many of the garden specimens planted in the original cemetery, and other cemeteries of the time, are environmental weeds today being spread by birds and invading areas due to their prolific growth. Some of these species include; Vinca minor,Ailanthus sp, Watsonia, Coreopsis. These, however are often a feature and are discussed in Part 4.

Landscape areas include garden features that remain, and were identified in a short report by Ron Heather, garden coordinator at the Cemetery for many years. (Garden Areas at Gore Hill Cemetery 12 December 2008). Other features have been re-discovered by the clearing/maintenance operations undertaken in the last few years. Some of these garden areas are identified in the photographs attached.

One of the major features at the Cemetery is the seasonality of the gardens and the plants that are present within the graves. Although sometimes prone to overgrowth many of these plants give the Cemetery its character and it will require a careful balance to retain the natural, wild and gothic characteristics of parts of the Cemetery along with the more manicured and maintained landscape areas.

It is possible to visit the Cemetery each month and experience a different character, created by flushes of seasonal plants.

� In winter the trees and structure of the evergreen planting dominate, defining the precincts and outdoor rooms

� The hawthorn hedges and individual shrubs flourish in late winter providing a flutter of white flowers

� In early spring the Azaleas are in full bloom with a flush of salmon pink, along with some of the Camellias and Wisteria providing a purple haze

� Vinca, freesias, Ixias and other small perennials provide subtle flowering touches on the top of many graves

� These are followed by the Watsonia bulbs with their tall flower spikes- white and pink

� Then the Coreopsis create a sea of yellow

� The grasses- red blady grass create a meadow- most sought after by modern landscape design, where these are planted for their impact

� At other times the cabbage flower roses bloom providing small accents and surprises.

� Then the Agapanthus flower heads emerge.

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Photos Top right clockwise:

Coreopsis in bloom in

November, heritage roses,

watsonias, watsonias and

grasses, azaleas

“It is possible to visit the Cemetery each month and experience a different landscape character created by flushes of seasonal plants.”

1. Wisteria arbour located in the Church of England

section reminiscent of Monet’s garden in Giverny.

2. Axis path showing Strelitzia nicholai

3. Paths and lattice screens leading off the carriageway

Source: Cubis Collection of glass plates. Willoughby

library; Heather R. Garden Areas at Gore Hill Cemetery

12 December 2008


Figure 7 Vegetation identifying major treesSource:1996 PoM,;Musecape, D Beaver- Updated to current context


Key and distinctive structural trees at Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery that contribute to its character and attraction include:

� Palms: Washingtonia and Livistona planted in formal axes

� Pines: Araucaria -Bunya, New Caledonia

� Large Ornamental Trees: Magnolia, Ficus, Ulmus (Elms), Quercus (Oak)

� Remnant indigenous and planted native trees: Turpentine, Moreton Bay Chestnut, Sydney Blue Gum, Figs and a large number of Brushbox

Landscape maintenance of the Cemetery has been identified in a document prepared by Musecape’s Chris Betteridge in June 2010 titled ‘Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Landscape Objectives and Management Guidelines’. These guidelines are current and define works that are being undertaken to address some of the overgrowth that has occurred in the past due to lack of resources and funding.

A list of weeds and problem species, along with a comprehensive plant list is included in the 1996 PoM.

Natural values: FaunaThe 1996 Plan of Management identified the major fauna visiting the site, as well as the birds recorded. The Cemetery is a large area of green space and in association with the land at Gore Hill Park, acts as a buffer within a highly urbanised setting. Greenwich to the south offers linkages to green spaces beyond through a network of street trees. These linkages assist in providing wildlife corridors to major green spaces along the Lane Cove National Park toward the Parramatta River. In particular this would facilitate movement for bird flight paths and indigenous mammals such as Brush Tailed Possums and the Grey Headed Flying Fox. There were reported sightings of foxes and feral/stray cats. These are likely to produce problems with nesting birds and require further investigation/monitoring to determine if they are a problem.

The list of bird species recorded on the site is included in the 1996 Plan of Management.

Top right clockwise:

The Carriageway showing

palms and trees; New

Caledonia pine, large

ornamental and native

trees in background

adjacent to the

Carriageway; Washingtonia

and Livistona palms and

boundary trees; palm axis

Photos Left:

Top: Palms and evergreen

trees along Pacific

Highway,

Bottom: Strelitzia reginae

at entry in Westbourne St

Reference Documents Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Plan of Management; Musecape and David Beaver 1996

Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Landscape Objectives and Management Guidelines;Musecape, June 2010


Figure 8 Access and Edges


Infrastructure values- access and services Primary infrastructure at the Cemetery is provided for pedestrian and vehicular access, services, fencing, walling, gates and signage, Some of these date from the original Cemetery design while others have been added, restored, or upgraded during the operational period of the Cemetery. Due to the heritage listing and significance many of these are heritage items and contribute to the character and quality of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery.

Vehicular access- roads There are no formal roads within the Cemetery, although the Carriageway remains a dedicated road reserve. This was originally gravel, resurfaced with blue metal in 1901 and then bitumen in 1930. Part of the western side of the carriageway adjacent to the Catholic and Church of England sections was paved in brick but by the late 1970’s the bitumen on the remainder was in poor condition and removed. This was replaced by turf on the eastern side and an extension of the brick paving on the western side. The brick paving also widens at both the northern and southern end to accommodate the gates. The condition of the grass and brick paving along the carriageway is generally good. Seasonality does affect the grass however it is generally in a green condition without too much wear.

A brick paved access across the Carriageway was constructed when the office building was constructed in the southern end on the site of the Former Sexton’s Cottage. This provides vehicular access to the car park under the office building from the car park in Gore Hill Park. The steel vehicular barrier located on the boundary controls access from the grassed area in Gore Hill Park to the Carriageway.

There are vehicular entries at both ends of the Carriageway. The southern gates provide a high quality entry functioning as the main entrance gates to the Cemetery. These are cast iron gates on large sandstone piers, with small sized and subtle gold embedded lettering to Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery. This heritage structure, constructed in 1902, provides a fitting entrance to the Memorial Cemetery and befits the character of the spaces within. The gates are kept locked to prevent unauthorised access and the pedestrian entry is offset to the side, forming the main pedestrian access from the Pacific Highway. When there was an employee on site one of the iron gates was opened each day to encourage pedestrian access from the highway footpath.

The entrance at Westbourne Street is less impressive, consisting of modern steel posts and chain wire, flanked by two large circular brick planters with tall Strelitzia reginae, (Traveller’s Palms). This entry serves as pedestrian and controlled vehicular access. It is not possible to drive vehicles into the denominational burial areas off the Carriageway, being controlled by narrow paths and brick walling.

Pedestrian access- paths Pedestrian access is provided via the network of brick paths throughout the Cemetery. These are in varied condition and part of the ongoing work of the Trust has been maintenance of these paths for safety and access.

Entries to each of the denominational burial areas are defined by an entry structure. Structures include the Catholic lych gate, the now removed wisteria arbour to the Anglican section, the sandstone arch to the Baptist, and the summer house at the Congregational. Other entries on the eastern side include wire arches with climbers. Three pedestrian entry points along the Pacific Highway provide access, in addition to the main gate at the Carriageway. Two of these are to the office building in the south, while one informal gate opening in the fence just south of the pedestrian crossing at Greenwich Road intersection is provided. This access could be more formalised.

Informal access points along the boundary with Gore Hill Park are evidence of the lack of fencing in this area. Some control of these would benefit the new Catholic area adjacent to the park, particularly where short cuts from the RNS Hospital occur from the car park. One access point has been defined by a gate.

The attached Access and Edges plan identifies these entries, along with the fencing, walls and gate locations.

Services Water supply is provided on the eastern side of the Carriageway from a water main on Westbourne Street. Three hose cocks are present with one at the shed and toilet supply.

The only power supply in the Cemetery is provided to the gardener’s shed from the Gore Hill Park Pavilion courtesy of Willoughby Council. This includes an underground conduit with provision for a future power upgrade if required in the future. Sewer is provided to the adjacent toilet, however the toilet is no longer operational.

Stormwater is confined to the drains and a pipe connection at the low point of the site, connecting to the underground stormwater system within Gore Hill Park.

Above: Views of the Carriageway. Top: view

illustrating the brick paving for the full length, with

the deep brick channel, brick walls and

sandstone features at the entry to the Anglican

section. The line of palms is also shown

Bottom: The tree avenue and enclosed canopy

on both sides is evident along with the grassed

area.

Southern gates on the Carriageway- Sandstone piers and cast iron

gates

Northern entry at Westbourne Street – simple posts and chain

mesh- obscured signage located to the right.


FencingThe majority of the Cemetery is fenced and illustrated here. Unfortunately the decorative serrated cast iron capping to the fence has been lost and removed, with only a small amount located at the pedestrian entry to the office building on the Sexton’s Cottage site.

The entire edge to Gore Hill Park is unfenced, and defined by planting. This includes the eastern edge of the Carriageway adjoining the park. Some additional control measures would be beneficial in the new Catholic and unsectarian area, with the first stage of this additional fencing installed during the preparation of this plan.

Security within the Cemetery is uncontrolled at night as pedestrian access is available along the Carriageway. This has previously been a problem with antisocial behaviour, and requires regular monitoring.

Walls The brick walls along the Carriageway date from 1903 and are in relatively good condition. There are some points where displacement of the walls by the larger trees and fill along the Carriageway has occurred and may require rectification.

The walls are all of similar construction; however variation in the capping style and piers results in four types. These generally correspond to the different denominations and appear to have been laid out, much like the design of each Cemetery precinct, to define the area of each denomination.

Wall type 2 and 4 are similar, with Type 4 including sandstone capping to the piers. These may have been present in Wall type 2 originally, but no sandstone capping exists today.

Many of the denomination entry points off the Carriageway have a more decorative sandstone cap or feature, providing appropriate garden detailing to the Cemetery. These are in good condition and contribute to the quality of the architectural and landscape detailing at the Cemetery.

The approximate extent of each wall type is shown on the Access and Edges plan attached.

Brick drains and channels The design of the network of brick paths, particularly in the old Catholic section, includes an extensive network of open brick channels. These have paved lids at some of the path intersections, however many paths require the pedestrian to step over these channels. This does not provide equal access to all and is only permissible as it is a heritage site. Safety and Design Disability Access along the major pedestrian paths will be discussed in Section 4.

A wider and deeper line of channels is located along both sides of the Carriageway.

The lowest point of the site is located around the area of the incinerator and consists of a deep brick channel on both sides of the Carriageway connecting to a circular brick underground pipe system. This extends beyond the site to the oval carpark. The brick drainage and channel system is a significant item of the design and heritage of the place.

SignageThe extent of signage is limited and inconsistent in quality. The previous Plan of Management identified the opportunity for more interpretive signage and a more integrated signage policy for the site. The sign along the Carriageway is of poor quality. Signage will be addressed in Part 4.

Seats Bench seating is provided in timber and steel and generally dates from the 1980’s. Early photos indicate seating as simple timber and steel structures. Additional seating could be provided with a consistent design incorporated, addressed in Part 4.

Brick walls along the Carriageway- Wall type 2 in

foreground, showing plaques in the Memorial Garden

identifying the scattering of ashes.

Background shows Wall Type 1 on right and Wall

Type 3 on left

Top: Walls deflected by tree roots have affected brick channel functioning.

Right: Signage in Carriageway in need of upgrade

Bottom left: Intact serrated cast iron capping on fencing remains only in one section

Bottom Right: Temporary signage adjacent Baptist entry identifying the new Saint

Mary MacKillop niche wall is confusing due to lack of location directions.

Top: Intact brick

channels require

constant clearing

Right: Memorial

Garden plaque

located on Walls


Community stakeholder and social values Community and stakeholder consultation is an important part of the Plan of Management to ensure issues and management strategies take into consideration community views. The objectives of the community and stakeholder consultation are to:

� Raise community awareness of the issues facing the Cemetery.

� Understand community and stakeholder issues, values and concerns.

� Assist the community and stakeholders to understand the implications of various options for the ongoing management of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery.

� Evaluate and incorporate issues identified by the consultation process into the planning and management considerations.

The previous Plan undertook on site surveys. This Plan, with assistance from the Trust has instigated the following strategies to gain community input:

� Promotion in the local press of the PoM (Plan of Management) update and the tours. Articles have been run and resulted in a big increase in tour numbers for the November 2011 tour.

� Coverage in the national press, Sydney Morning Herald, resulting in an increased level of exposure, letters to the editor and more on line survey involvement.

� Development of an online and paper survey posted on Willoughby and Lane Cove Council’s web sites, issued to tour attendees, ‘Friends’ and in newsletters.

� Promotion in the Greenwich Community Association publication of the survey and need for community input.

� Letters from interested community members.

� Interviews with stakeholders.

Results from these initiatives have been varied, with some conflicting views and responses.

The Australian Garden History Society The Sydney and Northern NSW Branch of the society visited the site in January 2012 to provide their responses to its management, weed control and overall recommendations. They were impressed with the potential for increased activities and provided some funding and training suggestions. Items raised include:

� Concern over the quantity of weeds.

� Recommendations with regard to replacement groundcovers where weeds proliferate.

� Balanced work between contractors undertaking heavy and skilled work and weeding assistance by volunteers.

� Preparation of photographic weed sheets to assist volunteers and maintenance staff, with complementary training.

� Recommendations on sources of volunteers

� Assistance offered by the branch in advice or publicising events.

� Register for family history and genealogical searches to be accessed with a small fee.

� Promotion to the film, advertising and events industry.

� Care to be taken to ensure the peaceful atmosphere is not destroyed.

Value to adjacent land owners and businessAt a planning level the strategic location of the Cemetery to the surrounding businesses and land uses is of immense public benefit. TAFE students use the open space and the Carriageway as a thoroughfare, office workers spend time at lunch enjoying the respite of the site.

Royal North Shore Hospital gains benefits from the site also, with anecdotal evidence and responses from the survey for this Plan, indicating it is used for respite from the hospital by staff, visitors and patients alike.

Improvements to access and signage from the hospital may increase benefits, however potential funding from the Department of Health is not considered probable. This is supported by Willoughby Council in response to use of Gore Hill Park by hospital patients.

Survey responses Responses to the survey have included the following:

� More tours- discuss issue of tours by Trust and those by Friends.

� Comment- there is never anything on.

� Cinema on Carriageway like St John’s Cemetery in Ashfield.

� Garden displays- garden working bees.

� Encourage genealogical groups to become more involved.

� Make it a place to visit offering history tours, weddings, music concerts, eg given rich in history and chronicle a community’s march through the centuries. (Crown Hill Cemetery hosts art exhibitions. Arboretums) Other examples quoted are Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto, Hollywood Forever Cemetery has movies on the side of a building, Art exhibitions- like ‘Hidden’ at Rookwood.

� Well publicised and organised Community Open Day- ie the Open Day at Rookwood is publicised in the ’Friends’ newsletter in December previous year. (Note: Rookwood Necropolis Trust supports the Friends of Rookwood by assistance in production/mailing of the newsletter and other issues).

� Dialogue between TAFE and National Trust- ie stonemasonry course training, could assist in repair to monuments, tombstones (would need careful supervision of activities to avoid unintentional damage to the monuments) eg. Liverpool’s Pioneers Memorial Park- restored through joint venture with local TAFE stonemasonry course and National Trust.

� Horticulture Students from TAFE assisting to document the valuable variety of plants that flourish. Note: horticulture and arboriculture students have been suggested in the previous maintenance contract.

� Suggestion to exhume the dead and make this a green space. Finds it hard to believe it is a Crown reserve dedicated as a heritage listed cemetery. Uncared for and no respect from the distant relatives for their dead.

� Grounds to remain the same for enjoyment of guests, researchers and historic enthusiasts; would hate redevelopment.

Reference Documents Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery on line survey; Prepared by DEM on SurveyMonkey web site

Australian Garden History Society letterdated 20th January 2012.


Finance, management and sustainability

Friends of Gore Hill Cemetery The Friends of Gore Hill Cemetery was born out of the community activation to save the Cemetery from being redeveloped as a memorial park in 1974. Formed in 1975 the Friends, originally 300-400 members, now consist of approximately 200 members. The Friends are a voluntary organisation and survive by the generosity and dedication of its members.

The Friends have made significant and lasting contributions to the Cemetery with many achievements; including research/genealogy, transcripts of the major monuments, maintenance of landscape, publication of self-guided walking tour brochures and biographies of people buried at the Cemetery. Two volumes of biographies have been prepared by June and Warwick Adams and Lyn Thomas. This is only a snap shot of the work that has been completed.

The Trust is dependent on the tireless work and expertise of the many people involved in the Cemetery and will collaborate with the Friends of Gore Hill to ensure this expertise is consulted.

The group was formed due to the value the community placed on the Cemetery as a historic and public site. It will be important that this value is retained by the community for Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery to continue to be a historic cemetery of continuing relevance to the community.

Financial Context As the site has been set aside for its historical value and is limited in size, there are no ongoing burial interments at the site, and limited ashes interment. The result is that the site generates very little operating income. The various sources of income and items of expenditure are explored here. Currently there is a ground lease for the Sexton Cottage site.

Income:Cremated remains deposition Whilst the interment of ashes is possible this has not been a significant activity of operation. A new niche memorial wall was established which is focused on Saint Mary MacKillop, but there has been slow market take up. The Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust recognises this problem and as part of a new marketing plan for the site is initiating new strategies to ensure the viability and address the following issues:

a) the cost may be too high compared to alternatives.

b) the site’s marketing has been limited.

c) Improvement to maintenance will increase marketability.

The following activities in the Cemetery generate income.

Memorial Garden- Ashes interment and other ash interment options

The memorial garden along the eastern side of the Carriageway provides an area for ashes deposition with brass plaque identification. An active promotion strategy is essential for income to be realised. The following existing and potential options apply with costs to be advised.

a) Ashes in memorial garden. b) Placement of ashes in existing graves. c) Replanted tree or tree avenue funding restoration of

garden areas. d) Paving plaque funding restoration of paving. e) Seat plaque funding supply of new seats.

Saint Mary MacKillop Niche Wall

The memorial wall was opened in 2010 providing for interment of cremated remains within the wall. Initial promotion and development costs need to be deducted. (based on agreement between the Trust and CCB).

Current annual take up: 3, projection of 5.

Annual Care fees

A small amount for annual care is in place. This is a nominal figure and does not contribute significantly to the actual annual care costs. This income will continue to diminish as grave sites get older.


Grants and heritage assistance programs The Cemetery has survived in the past on heritage grants to undertake conservation projects. In 2010 a grant was received to restore the Robing Room and Summer House. Due to voluntary work by Architect David Gray, a previous trustee and long time member of the Friends of Gore Hill Cemetery, the grant covered the cost of the conservation.

Another smaller grant was received in 2009. The receipt of such grants is not generally automatic and the applications usually require considerable effort in documentation and evidence.

Sponsorship, donations, bequests Previous efforts to obtain sponsorship from local business were made prior to the last Plan of Management, with limited success. The open space in the Cemetery provides much needed green space to the adjacent corporate neighbours and community.

Bequests: A bequest form is in place but few bequests have been received.

Donations are tax deductible as the Cemetery is a registered charity. Small donations are received each year. There has been no known active promotion plan for donations.

The promotion of these programs could be incorporated into signage on the site and the Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust will promote these activities.

Contributions by Cemetery denominational TrustsIn the past other Cemetery Trusts in Sydney have provided in-kind funding for maintenance at Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery. The Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust is now responsible for the management and maintenance of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery.

ExpenditureThe current major expenditure items are:

� Landscape Maintenance � Restoration projects � Repairs and maintenance

These make up approximately 80% of the expenditure.


Part 4- Strategies and Actions Management strategiesThe values that have been identified in this Plan and the functions outlined in the Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Act inform the management strategies and directions for Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery. These focus on the five core areas that embody the management directions and include:

1 Heritage

2 Landscape

3 Infrastructure

4 Community and stakeholders

5 Finance and Management.

The five strategic directions are interrelated and are not an isolated suite of management directions. They focus of the core areas within each issue, but are equal in their importance. Respect for the souls buried within Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery is paramount across all strategic directions and all actions within the Cemetery will be based on reverence to those interred in this beautiful place.

Core Strategic Directions The strategic directions are presented in the following format:

As this Plan is a continuation of a large number of existing documents, previous studies, and researches it acknowledges and refers to these documents where relevant.

Description- Challenges Guidelines and Actions-

Planning and Management Principles-

Key Performance Areas

Part 4Strategies andActions

Strategic Directions 1 Conserve the heritage of the Cemetery for existing and future

generations

2 Maintain the Cemetery to ensure the essential and enduring characteristics of the Edwardian landscape are maintained

3 Ensure assets are kept updated, maintained and relevant

4 Ensure the esteem of the community is maintained and improved

5 Maintain sound management and business practice to improve sustainability of the Cemetery as a heritage site


1 Heritage : Conserve the heritage of the Cemetery for existing and future generations A: Challenges B: Description D: Guidelines and Actions 1. Many of the monuments are in need of urgent

repair and conservation.

2. There is a vast range of monuments- priorities for conservation are required.

3. The Cemetery displays an intact Victorian/Edwardian cemetery within a garden setting, one of the major values to the community for conservation.

4. The relevance of the heritage to the wider community beyond the immediate locality needs confirmation.

5. Vandalism of heritage structures is a problem and can drain critical resources.

6. There is considerable potential for research, education and interpretation of the historic values.

7. The Carriageway is currently not part of the heritage listing and remains a road reserve.

8. Individuals wishing to undertake activities within the cemetery need to communicate the activities with the Trust

Key performance areas � Effective protection of the heritage site

� Staged conservation of monuments

� Currency of records and increased research data

� Compliance with legislation

� Interpretation and signage strategy adopted

� Reduced vandalism

� Removal of the Carriageway from public road status

The heritage significance of the Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery has been recognised by State Heritage listing on the State Heritage Register, along with listing and regard by the National Trust, community conservation groups and heritage professionals. This significance is not questioned, and all management actions by the Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust will be based around the site’s heritage significance.

For the duration of this Plan the Cemetery is to be maintained as a memorial cemetery and heritage site within the guidelines of the Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Act 1986. This is the brief of the Plan and its continued value will be assessed under Plan updates.

Activities within the Cemetery can provide for interpretation and education to improve accessibility for all ages, and relevance to a wider audience.

For values Refer to 4: Community

C: Principles � Manage as a historic Cemetery

� Maintain records and biographies.

� Encourage collaborative work with educational institutions- Refer to 4 -Community.

� Manage negative impacts on heritage- eg vandalism,

� Adhere to WHS. Undertake a risk analysis of unsafe monuments and take measures to ensure public safety.

1.1 Maintain heritage monuments, structures and buildings to conserve the built form heritage significance of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery

� Undertake an audit and risk analysis of monuments and undertake measures to ensure public safety

� Adhere to WHS requirements to ensure public safety in the Cemetery.

� Establish a register of all required restoration work for public safety as well as conservation and prepare a 3 stage priority- Priority 1, 2 and 3.

� Allocate funds on an annual basis to conservation referring to the priorities and available funds.

1.2 Establish a vandalism strategy to minimise unnecessary damage to the heritage items

� Remove paint and graffiti on structures as a continual rectification program.

� Consider anti-graffiti surface finishes to assist in removal from targeted surfaces- eg. Summer House, Store, Robing Room and signage. Do not use on monuments.

� Investigate the effectiveness of lighting targeted structures, based on when vandalism is occurring. ie utilise smart technology/solar lights

1.3 Maintain records and update biographies of prominent/ interesting individuals

� Coordinate with the Friends of Gore Hill, in continuing the work of June and Warwick Adams and Lyn Thomas on biographies of interred individuals. Promote histories and ‘stories’ of individuals buried, and interred ashes, to create a stronger image of the site.

� Digitise the existing/future biographies and link with the on line burial register to provide digital access. Refer to 4. Community, for on line access.

1.4 Prepare an interpretation and signage strategy

� Identify locations for signage to provide interpretation of significant Cemetery elements- either existing or no longer present.

� Develop a signage policy with appropriate signage details- Refer to 3 -Infrastructure.

� Explain management activities and their basis in heritage conservation- explain why the Cemetery looks as it does and management objectives.

� Publish/ develop the design details for plaques where niche walls and columbaria are provided and locate promotional information on signage.

� Provide/develop details of plaque designs for ashes interment in relatives’ graves.

1.5 Establish a pro-forma for submission to Heritage NSW for applications in accordance with the Heritage Act

� Develop a simple pro-forma for distribution by the Trust to stakeholders if applying for activities within the particular denominational areas- ie Jesuit, Mercy and Josephite.

� Pro-forma is to include description of the work, anticipated impacts- for consideration by the Heritage Office.

� Identify that most actions that will result in an impact will require approval from the Heritage Office.

� Seek exemptions from the Heritage Office for defined events.

1.6 Follow up with the Minister on the removal of the Crown Public road status for the Carriageway

� The Trust has applied to the Minister to formally remove the land status of the Carriageway as a Crown Public road, and place it under the care and control of the Trust.


2 Landscape : Maintain the Cemetery to ensure the essential and enduring characteristics of the Edwardian landscape are maintainedA Challenges B Description D Guidelines and Actions � The community expectation in relation to the

maintenance of the landscape is varied.

� The value of meadow plants and a wildflower garden character has mixed appreciation with some members of the community considering it messy.

� The seasonality of the garden landscape requires a careful maintenance and pruning regime.

� Maintenance needs to be structured to ensure the character of the Cemetery Precincts is respected and are not reduced to a degree of ‘sameness’.

� The priority of landscape/vegetation/garden restoration and conservation for each Precinct needs to be defined.

� More landscape works/interpretation initiatives may be undertaken if financial sustainability is achieved.

� Tree maintenance and surgery along with landscape works should be recorded in a central register.

� Each precinct is characterised by defining view corridors, axes and core characteristics. These should be maintained.

Key performance areas � Management of weeds/destructive plants

� Retention of the character of each Precinct whilst achieving unity for the cemetery as a whole

� Ongoing program of tree replacement

� Restoration of targeted landscape garden features

� Incorporation of opportunities for ashes interment into the landscape complementary to the existing design and character

� Maintenance of register of significant trees/vegetation

The landscape of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery is one of the major attractions to the community and stakeholders visiting the site. Much of the community feedback has focussed on the gardens as a major reason for visiting the Cemetery.

As the landscape is not static the maintenance is constant and requires ongoing activities to ensure that plants are kept under control. This requirement increases during spring and summer.

Noxious weeds are required to be removed as a responsibility of the land owner, in accordance with the Noxious weeds Act 1993. Class 4 weeds also need to be controlled.

C Principles � Undertake a prioritised maintenance program,

targeting the most invasive and hazardous plants as priority 1.

� Reinstate major garden areas and features on a staged basis as finances allow.

� Identify long term replacement/reinstatement program of major trees/palms in advance to ensure succession.

� Ensure late Victorian/Edwardian landscape integrity of design is retained- landscape character, vegetation characteristics, visual and built form elements in harmony.

� Maintain habitat value for birds and fauna.

� Adopt management of the Precinct’s diversity of the landscape character whilst ensuring an overall unity for Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery.

2.1 Maintain the Cemetery in accordance with the “Landscape Objectives and Management Guidelines’ prepared by Musecape, Chris Betteridge, June 2010.

� Identify the priorities for maintenance.

� Program the regularity of maintenance activities- in consultation with overall Trust maintenance program.

� Refer to maintenance program in the Landscape Objectives and Management guidelines; adjust as the program develops and the landscape response determines.

2.2 Establish a weed target program with priorities

� Priority 1: Remove noxious and invasive weeds destructive to monuments- eg asparagus fern, fishbone fern, madeira vine, turkey rhubarb, privet, lantana, ochna, castor oil plant, blackberry, wandering jew and destructive trees/shrubs.

2.3 Restore select Edwardian landscape garden features as an interpretation of the original character – based on available funding

� Review historic photographs to assist in the interpretation of significant elements.

� Identify landscape features for restoration and identification - eg circular seating area in Methodist 1st Division Wesleyan- row 2.

� Reinstate heritage rose gardens in select areas in consultation with heritage rose specialists.

� Restore a portion of the wisteria arbour in the Anglican section as a reminder of the grandeur of this area.

� Maintain the memorial garden for interment of ashes along the inside Carriageway wall.

� Prepare coordinated landscape design for these items as well as areas for ashes interment including material palette for furniture items, seats, benches and bins.

2.4 Identify potential areas for ashes interment in the landscape and incorporate in garden areas

� Provide attractive/well maintained areas for ashes interment with a choice of location/style.

� Garden areas adjacent to existing Carriageway

� New wall with associated ornamental garden planting.

� Ashes at new tree/palm or avenue planting.

� Seat plaque- seat funded by plaque payment.

� Paving plaque- to fund pavement restoration.

� Investigate areas that are overgrown by remote sensing to determine the extent of areas available for potential ashes and niche walls.

2.5 Establish replanting program to ensure tree cover is maintained/established when weed/ nuisance species are removed (subject to approval processes)

� Adopt sustainable management of the vegetation to retain shade areas across the site, micro climates, reduce heat load, maintain site permeability and reduce stormwater runoff.

� Maintain the diversity of habitat for fauna and birds.

� Ensure palms are progressively replanted and where possible, (palms located in garden beds), replant prior to removal of any dying or dead palms. For palms in paving replanting may only occur once the palm is removed.

� Reinstate trees along boundaries where gaps appear.

� Maintain register of significant trees/vegetation on site and record all arboriculture/maintenance activities on the register.

2.6 Adhere to the Precinct characteristics in management and maintenance activities

� Identify and develop further the Precinct plans, focussing on the core issues within each. Maintain areas according to the core values and characteristics.


3 Infrastructure : Ensure assets are kept updated, maintained and relevant A Challenges B Description D Guidelines and Actions 1. Signage at the two entries to the Cemetery on the

Carriageway needs to be more visible to promote the Cemetery.

2. A Signage upgrade and framework is required to facilitate appropriate interpretation and orientation.

3. Technology in interpretation is worthy of investigation- eg phone commentary, Apps.

4. Drainage and brick channels require ongoing clearing to ensure they function.

5. Inspection/maintenance of the brick walls is required to ensure they are structurally sound.

6. Vehicular control along the Carriageway requires monitoring and review.

7. Pedestrian path maintenance is a high priority; formalise some pedestrian entry points.

8. Equitable access is a challenge within the heritage site, where brick kerbs and open channels require ambulatory access, whilst their conservation is a heritage requirement.

9. There is limited power supply within the Cemetery, except for the Sexton’s Cottage site and the temporary site office- creating restrictions with provision of lighting.

Key performance areas � Signage policy and interpretation strategy

adopted as in 1- Heritage

� Vehicular access continued to be controlled

� Improved equity of access

� Fencing maintained to control access

� Drainage maintained and channels clear and functioning

� Heritage walls maintained and prevented from damage

� Updated services where required

The value of the infrastructure within the site is a major part of its attraction. The maintenance of this resource is important to retain its heritage value and attractiveness to the community.

Refer to the Landscape Objectives and Management Guidelines prepared by Musecape for maintenance activities. This is being further developed into a maintenance schedule for recommended actions and times, as part of the current maintenance program on site.

An audit of all resources, their condition and a record of the maintenance undertaken is necessary to maintain records and assets.

C Principles � Ensure sustainable uses of resources- in

maintenance activities and any proposed works- eg. water, power use on site and waste minimisation.

� Maintain the important assets within the Cemetery.

� Undertake an annual program of activity and update each year.

� Adhere to WHS guidelines to ensure all paths and the Carriageway are kept free of detritus and organic material to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.

3.1 Establish an Interpretation Strategy

� Refer to 1. Heritage for details

3.2 Develop a signage policy to identify and promote Cemetery elements

� Signage policy is to identify signage requirements and designs for section marking, directions, plaques, information, and interpretation.

� Provide signs at each end of the Carriageway to identify the Cemetery- provide direction to new sign, map and noticeboard on the Carriageway with possible weather cover.

� Provide signage on the Pacific Highway- eg near the bus stop, to identify the Cemetery and its passive open space function. Signage at other entries may be desirable.

� Use signage to explain why the Cemetery looks as it does- eg meadow plants, monuments.

� Improve way finding and accessibility by directional/ identification signage within the Precincts. eg the Mary MacKillop sign on the Carriageway requires arrows to assist locating.

� Review technology in signage to provide more accessible interpretation- eg mobile phone Apps, web site references on signs.

3.3 Rationalise vehicular access within the site

� Control vehicular access on the Carriageway to allow for only maintenance vehicles and access across the Carriageway to the Sexton’s Cottage site car park.

3.4 Improve pedestrian access and equity

� Improve equity of access by providing at grade access between the Carriageway and the major pedestrian paths within the precincts.

� Ensure paths are maintained free of grass/ weed growth, moss and trip hazards in accordance with WHS. Adjacent grave sites to these pathways and the Carriageway are to be maintained and overhanging damaging vegetation removed.

� Improve the pedestrian entry at Westbourne Street-including gates and signage.

� Formalise the pedestrian entry off the Pacific Highway near Precinct C with a gate, path and sign.

� Install a gate and possible sign at the north-east and south- east corners of the site.

3.5 Maintain fencing

� Install lockable gates at the north- east and south-east corners of the site. Match fencing along Westbourne Ave.

� Maintain boundary fencing- recently painted.

� Cast iron fencing to grave surrounds- maintain to reduce rusting and deterioration in accordance with Betteridge- Musecape, Landscape Objectives and Management Guidelines.

3.6 Walls and brick drains/channels

� Maintain brick walls to prevent collapse. Undertake audit of walls in need of repair and prepare a 3 stage priority- Priority 1, 2 and 3. Maintain according to the priority, WHS and public safety.

� Ensure features, including capping and markers are protected and prevented from deteriorating.

� Clean out brick drains to ensure drainage function. Clean out on a quarterly basis.

� Ensure low point and drain to Gore Hill Park is cleaned out on a regular basis. Rectify where required, being sensitive to this heritage brick drain. Consult with Willoughby Council for assistance.

3.7 Other services

� Investigate other services on the site. Willoughby Council will collect rubbish if consulted- this is undertaken at present

� Investigate electricity supply requirements.

� Investigate if other services are required.


4 Community and Stakeholders: Ensure the esteem of the community is improved and maintained A Challenges B Description D Guidelines and Actions 1. The community has varied expectations when they

visit Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery.

2. Safety for community use requires trip hazards and any dangerous trees/limbs to be removed and monitored in accordance with WHS. Refer to infrastructure.

3. Resources may be shared with Gore Hill Park to achieve better community facilities.

4. Cultural tourism/ education opportunities can be further enhanced.

5. The long term relevance of historic sites to the community needs constant updating and reinforcement.

6. Cross marketing of the Cemetery could occur in similar heritage sites.

7. A calendar of events at the Cemetery would promote community use and relevance of the Cemetery.

8. Passive recreational opportunities could be expanded without compromising the solemn nature of the site- best practice examples from Australia and overseas are available.

Key performance areas � Central repository of all available information

� Collaboration between the Friends and Trust including complementary activities

� Sharing of on-site facilities with Gore Hill Park where financial benefits apply

� Improved resources

� Community value and esteem

The value of the Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery as a heritage site has been recognised by the community over its lifespan for conservation. The ongoing value as a heritage site to the community has been reinforced by community survey- not in entirety but majority.

For the currency of this Plan the majority of community and stakeholder views are that the Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery should be managed as a heritage site.

The notion of conversion to a park has been raised- ‘again’- by some community members, however the support for the heritage status of the site in its entirety in the majority community and stakeholder view.

The stakeholders and community generally wish to see the Cemetery as a separate entity to Gore Hill Park, however with potential shared resources on their boundaries.

C Principles � Instigate a promotion campaign to improve

community awareness.

� Set up and maintain a dedicated Cemetery web site for on line repository of all data.

� Interpret and promote significant/interesting heritage monuments and structures.

� Improve the community perception of the Cemetery through maintenance and communication initiatives.

� Encourage collaborative work with educational institutions.

4.1 Raise the profile of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery

� Allocate resources to promote activities within the Cemetery. Develop/expand on media relationships.

� Explore web/social media communication of activities at Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery.

� Establish a ‘Calendar of Events’ in advance to promote activities. Expand on activities to involve the community.

� Support a key event with other activities such as one event each season.

� Provide regular updates in local media/web of events.

� Organise tours for community groups- ie Probus, Rotary, Lions, schools, colleges, genealogists.

4.2 Develop a central data base of all information available for the Cemetery.

� Develop a web site for the Cemetery that is cross referenced in Willoughby Council’s web site. Ensure clear communication and improve the current convoluted means of sourcing information.

� Avoid duplication of activities.

� Digitise all available information and arrange on the database.

4.3 Collaborate with Educational institutions for assistance in activities including:

� Teachers for educational opportunities ie. link with curricula. Themed tours for local schools could be investigated.

� TAFE colleges for on-site experience in issues such as horticulture, arboriculture, stonemasonry, landscape construction. Careful supervision of teachers and on-site maintenance personnel could assist in carrying out restoration works.

� TAFE/University courses could provide assistance in recording transcripts of monuments, mapping/inventory of monument types, condition, photo references, and landscape treatment. This could lead towards a complete record of the monuments within the Cemetery.


5 Finance and Management : Maintain sound management and business practice to improve sustainability of the Cemetery as a heritage site

A Challenges 1. Management has previously been undertaken by

volunteers and stakeholders. Management is now under the Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust.

2. Funding for the heritage Cemetery has previously been limited but is now the responsibility of the Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust.

3. Take up of memorial gardens/niche walls for cremated remains would assist in Cemetery viability and sustainability.

Key performance areas � Financial support provided for conservation

projects

� Reliable ongoing funding- seek opportunities for proactive efforts focussed on achievable projects

� Active cemetery uses viable- ashes interment

� On site presence through maintenance

� Activation of the Cemetery

� Collaborative activities by all personnel on site

� Active promotion of the cemetery activities

B Description Appropriate activities, defined in Strategies 1-4 generally require funding to enable them to be implemented.

Management responsibility by the Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust has reduced the need for volunteer activities.

The challenges facing this heritage Cemetery are not isolated to Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery. Maintaining relevance to the community along with balancing the heritage conservation and values of the place are important.

Supporting and maintaining a closed heritage cemetery requires financial commitment.

Increased activation of the site for cremated remains in memorial garden/niche walls is an important consideration.

C Principles � Establish and implement a reliable marketing

plan.

� Co-ordinate and liaise with Willoughby Council in their proposed master-plan development of Gore Hill Park.

� Provide finances that will fund desired annual activities.

D Guidelines and Actions 5.1 Coordinate with the ‘Friends of Gore Hill’ in a collaborative manner.

� Attend meetings to update on issues and events when required to facilitate communication between the Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust and the Friends of Gore Hill

5.2 Increase activation by providing memorial gardens and niche walls.

� Develop areas for new marketing opportunities such as memorial gardens and niche walls.

� Seek to establish appropriate settings for Memorial Gardens that have lasting value.

� Undertake an appropriate maintenance program as a necessary adjunct to promotion of the site for memorial ashes.

5.3 Collaborate with Willoughby Council – Master plan for Gore Hill Park

� Collaborate with Willoughby Council and their master plan redevelopment for Gore Hill Park.

Exhibition Draft date June 2013 project no. 4223

Part 5- Action PlanImplementationGuidelines and Actions identified in the previous section form the basis for the implementation of activities with the Cemetery over the currency of this Plan of Management.

These are targeted and strategic issues to be addressed that can be complex. In order to work through these actions the following table provides an Action Plan that can be used by all working within the Cemetery.

This provides an outline for ongoing refinement and adaption, and it is intended that this is a basis for the Trust to develop and adapt the actions potentially on an annual review basis. Indicative costings for some actions have been provided to the Trust to inform ongoing management. Costing is not included here.

Costing

Indicative

Guidelines and Actions

Responsibility Timeframe

Priority 1: 1-2 years

Priority 2: 3-6 years

Priority 3: 7-10+years

Part 5Action Plan


IMPLEMENTATION TABLE - ACTION PLAN Guidelines and Actions Responsibility Priority 1

1-2 years Priority 2 3-6 years

Priority 3 7-10 years

1 HERITAGE:1.1 Maintain heritage monuments, structures and buildings to conserve the built form heritage significance of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery � � �� Undertake an audit of monuments to identify those that are a serious risk to public safety. NMCT �� Adhere to WHS requirements to ensure public safety in the Cemetery NMCT �� Establish a register of all required restoration work for public safety as well as conservation and prepare a 3 stage priority- Priority 1, 2 and 3. NMCT �� Allocate funds on an annual basis to conservation referring to the priorities and available funds. NMCT �� 1.2 Establish a vandalism strategy to minimise unnecessary damage to heritage items � � �� Remove paint and graffiti on structures as a continual rectification program. NMCT �� Consider anti-graffiti surface finishes to assist in removal from targeted surfaces- eg. Summer House, Store, Robing Room, signage. Do not use on

monuments. NMCT ��

� Investigate the effectiveness of lighting targeted structures, based on when vandalism is occurring. ie utilise smart technology/solar lights NMCT �� 1.3 Maintain records and update biographies of prominent/ interesting individuals � � �� Coordinate with the Friends of Gore Hill, in continuing the work of June and Warwick Adams and Lyn Thomas on biographies of interred individuals.

Promote histories and ‘stories’ of individuals buried, and interred ashes, to create a stronger image of the site. NMCT � ��

� Digitise the existing/future biographies and link with the on line burial register to provide digital access. Refer to 4- Community, for on line access. NMCT � �� 1.4 Prepare an interpretation and signage strategy � � �� Identify locations for signage to provide interpretation of significant Cemetery elements- either existing or no longer present. NMCT � �� Develop a signage policy with appropriate signage details- Refer to 3 -Infrastructure. NMCT � �� Explain management activities and their basis in heritage conservation- explain why the Cemetery looks as it does and management objectives. NMCT � �� Publish/ develop the design details for plaques where niche walls and columbaria are provided and locate promotional information on signage. NMCT � �� Provide/develop details of plaque designs for ashes interment in relatives’ graves. NMCT � �� 1.5 Establish a pro-forma for submission to Heritage NSW for applications in accordance with the Heritage Act � � �� Develop a simple pro-forma for distribution by the Trust to stakeholders if applying for activities within the particular denominational areas- ie Jesuit,

Mercy and JosephiteNMCT � � �

� Pro-forma is to include description of the work, anticipated impacts- for consideration by the Heritage Office. NMCT � � �� Identify that most actions that will result in an impact will require approval from the Heritage Office. NMCT � � �� Seek exemptions from the Heritage Office for defined events. NMCT �� 1.6 Follow up with the Minister on the removal of the Crown Public road status for the Carriageway � � �� The Trust has applied to the Minister to formally remove the land status of the Carriageway as a Crown Public road, and place it under the care and

control of the Trust. NMCT ��


Guidelines and Actions Responsibility Priority 1 1-2 years



2 LANDSCAPE � � �2.1 Maintain the Cemetery in accordance with the “Landscape Objectives and Management Guidelines’ prepared by Musecape, June 2010. � � �� Identify the priorities for maintenance. NMCT �� Program the regularity of maintenance activities- in consultation with overall Trust maintenance program. NMCT �� Refer to maintenance program in Landscape Objectives and Management guidelines - adjust as the program develops and the landscape response

determines. NMCT ��

2.2 Establish a weed target program with priorities � � �� Priority 1: Remove noxious and invasive weeds destructive to monuments- eg asparagus fern, fishbone fern, madeira vine, turkey rhubarb, privet,

lantana, ochna, castor oil plant, blackberry, wandering jew and destructive trees/shrubs. NMCT ��

2.3 Restore select Edwardian landscape garden features as an interpretation of the original character – based on available funding � � �� Review historic photographs to assist in the interpretation of significant elements. NMCT � � �� Identify landscape features for restoration and identification – eg circular seating area in Methodist 1st Division Wesleyan- row 2. NMCT � � �� Reinstate heritage rose gardens in select areas in consultation with heritage rose specialists. NMCT � � �� Restore a portion of the wisteria arbour in the Anglican section as a reminder of the grandeur of this area. NMCT � � �� Maintain the memorial garden for interment of ashes along the inside Carriageway wall. NMCT �� Prepare coordinated landscape design for these items as well as areas for ashes interment including material palette for furniture items, seats,

benches, bins. NMCT � ��

2.4 Identify potential areas for ashes interment in the landscape and incorporate in garden areas : � � �� Provide attractive/well maintained areas for ashes interment with a choice of location/ style. NMCT � �� Garden areas adjacent to existing Carriageway. NMCT � �� New wall with associated ornamental garden planting. NMCT � � �� Ashes at new tree/palm or avenue planting. NMCT � �� Seat plaque- seat funded by plaque payment. NMCT � �� Paving plaque- to fund pavement restoration. NMCT � �� Investigate areas that are overgrown by remote sensing to determine the extent of areas available for potential ashes and niche walls NMCT � � �2.5 Establish replanting program to ensure tree cover is maintained/established when weed/ nuisance species are removed (subject to approval processes)

� � �

� Adopt sustainable management of the vegetation to retain shade areas across the site, micro climates, reduce heat load, maintain site permeability and reduce stormwater runoff.

NMCT ��

� Maintain the diversity of habitat providing for fauna and birds. NMCT �� Ensure palms are progressively replanted and where possible, (palms located in garden beds), replant prior to removal of any dying or dead palms.

For palms in paving replanting may only occur once the palm is removed. NMCT � ��

� Reinstate trees along boundaries where gaps appear. NMCT � ��





� Maintain register of significant trees/vegetation on site and record all arboriculture/maintenance activities on the register. NMCT � �� 2.6 Adhere to the Precinct characteristics in management and maintenance activities � � �� Identify and develop further the Precinct plans, focussing on the core issues within each. Maintain areas according to the core values and

characteristics. NMCT ��

� � �3 INFRASTRUCTURE � � �3.1 Establish an Interpretation Strategy � � �� Refer to 1. Heritage for details NMCT � � �3.2 Develop a signage policy to identify and promote cemetery elements �� Signage policy is to identify signage requirements and designs for section marking, directions, plaques, information, and interpretation. NMCT � �� Provide signs at each end of the Carriageway to identify the Cemetery- provide direction to new sign, map and noticeboard on the Carriageway with

possible weather cover. NMCT � ��

� Provide signage on the Pacific Highway- eg near the bus stop, to identify the Cemetery and its passive open space function. Signage at other entries may be desirable.

NMCT � ��

� Use signage to explain why the Cemetery looks as it does- eg meadow plants, monuments. NMCT � �� Improve way finding and accessibility by directional/ identification signage within the Precincts.eg. the Mary MacKillop sign on the Carriageway

requires arrows to assist locating. NMCT � ��

� Review technology in signage to provide more accessible interpretation- eg mobile phone Apps, web site references on signs. NMCT � �� 3.3 Rationalise vehicular access within the site � � �� Control vehicular access on the Carriageway to allow for only maintenance vehicles and access across the Carriageway to the Sexton’s Cottage site

car park. NMCT ��

3.4 Improve pedestrian access and equity � � �� Improve equity of access by providing at grade access between the Carriageway and the major pedestrian paths within the precincts. NMCT � �� Ensure paths are maintained free of grass/ weed growth, moss and trip hazards in accordance with WHS. Adjacent grave sites to these pathways

and the Carriageway are to be maintained and overhanging damaging vegetation removed. NMCT ��

� Improve the pedestrian entry at Westbourne Ave, including gates and signage. NMCT � � �� Formalise the pedestrian entry off the Pacific Highway near Precinct C with a gate, path and sign. NMCT � �� Install a gate and possible sign at the north-east and south- east corners of the site. NMCT � �� 3.5 Maintain fencing � � �� Install lockable gates at the north- east and south-east corners of the site. Match fencing along Westbourne Ave. NMCT � � �� Maintain boundary fencing- recently painted. NMCT � �� Cast iron fencing to grave surrounds- maintain to reduce rusting and deterioration in accordance with Betteridge- Musecape, Landscape Objectives

and Management Guidelines. NMCT � ��





3.6 Walls and brick drains/channels � � �� Maintain brick walls to prevent collapse. Undertake audit of walls in need of repair and prepare a 3 stage priority- Priority 1, 2 and 3. Maintain

according to the priority, WHS and public safety NMCT ��

� Ensure features, including capping and markers are protected and prevented from deteriorating. NMCT � �� Clean out brick drains to ensure drainage function. Clean out on a quarterly basis. NMCT �� Ensure low point and drain to Gore Hill Park is cleaned out on a regular basis. Rectify where required, being sensitive to this heritage brick drain.

Consult with Willoughby Council for assistance. NMCT ��

3.7 Other services � � �� Investigate other services on the site. Willoughby Council will collect rubbish if consulted- this is undertaken at present NMCT �� Investigate electricity supply for provision of lighting to assist in vandal reduction. NMCT �� Investigate if any other services are required to carry out the activities/functions within the Cemetery. NMCT ��

� � �4 COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER � � �4.1 Raise the profile of Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery � � �� Allocate resources to promote activities within the Cemetery. Develop/expand on media relationships. NMCT �� Explore web/social media communication of activities at Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery. NMCT � �� Establish a ‘Calendar of Events’ in advance to promote activities. Expand on activities to involve the community. NMCT �� Support a key event with other activities such as one event each season. NMCT � �� Provide regular updates in local media/web of events. NMCT � �� Organise tours for community groups- ie Probus, Rotary, Lions, schools, colleges, genealogists. NMCT �� 4.2 Develop a central data base of all information available for the Cemetery. � � �� Develop a web site for the Cemetery that is cross referenced in Willoughby Council’s web site. Ensure clear communication and improve the current

convoluted means of sourcing information. NMCT ��

� Avoid duplication of activities. NMCT �� Digitise all available information and arrange on the data base. NMCT � � �4.3 Collaborate with Educational institutions for assistance in activities including: � � �� Teachers for educational opportunities- eg. link with curricula. Themed tours for local schools could be investigated. NMCT � �� TAFE colleges for on-site experience in issues such as horticulture, arboriculture, stonemasonry, landscape construction, Careful supervision of

teachers and on-site maintenance personnel could assist in carrying out restoration works. NMCT � ��

� TAFE/University courses could provide assistance in recording transcripts of monuments, mapping/inventory of monument types, condition, photo references, and landscape treatment. This could lead towards a complete record of the monuments within the Cemetery.

NMCT � ��

� � �





5 FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT � � �5.1 Coordinate with the ‘Friends of Gore Hill’ in a collaborative manner. � � �� Attend meetings to update on issues and events when required to facilitate communication between the Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust

and the Friends of Gore Hill NMCT ��

5.2 Increase activation by providing memorial gardens and niche walls. � � �� Develop areas for new marketing opportunities such as memorial gardens and niche walls. NMCT �� Seek to establish appropriate settings for Memorial Gardens that have lasting value. NMCT �� Undertake an appropriate maintenance program as a necessary adjunct to promotion of the site for memorial ashes. NMCT �� 5.4 Collaborate with Willoughby Council – Master plan for Gore Hill Park � � �� Collaborate with Willoughby Council and their master plan redevelopment for Gore Hill Park. NMCT ��


Bibliography Adams, Warwick and June, Thomas, Lyn. Biographies unpublished report

Adams, Warwick and June 2003. Additional Inscriptions and/or Plaques placed since closure.


GHMC Background in Brief- Updated timeline.

Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Act 1996

Heather, R. Garden Areas of Gore Hill Cemetery. 12 December 2008

Heritage Act 1977

Sims, E.1985. Gore Hill Cemetery 1868-1974: A History.

Musecape and David Beaver 1996 Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Plan of Management.

Musecape, June 2010. Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Landscape Objectives and Management Guidelines

Appendix The following attachments support the Plan of Management. They include Drawings that have been prepared for the Cemetery to assist in the management.

Plans

Section identification within Denominations

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IN BOUNDARY AREAS &

SELF SEEDED BRUSHBOX

BROADLEAF PRIVET,

WEEDS TO CONTROL

TREES INTO CEMETERY

RETAINED UNDER

ENSURE VIEWS ARE

GARDEN SPECIES

CONSIDERED ORIGINAL

CAMELLIA SP. (WHITE)

CORNERS

OCTAGONAL LAWN

AZALEAS IDENTIFY

RETAIN & REINFORCE PALM AXIS

BRIC

K C

HA

NN

EL

THE CARRIAGEWAY

WE

ST

BO

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TR

EE

T

PACIFIC

HIGHWAY

OF DEBRIS

CHANNELS CLEAR

MAINTAIN BRICK

COREOPSIS

OF SEASONAL DISPLAY:

ENCOURAGED AS PART

- MEADOW PLANTS

HAWTHORN IN GRAVES

DAMAGING INDIAN

CONTROL LARGE

DEFINING PRECINCTS.

- RETAIN & PRUNE HEDGES

VaultDalton

Lych Gate

O’BrienFrancis

GravesJesuit

Lawn

MacKillop

Mary

MonumentDurack

KieranBernard

MonumentCassin

ReddyJohnMichael

ByrneWilliam

LenehamHenry A.

childrenJorgensen

LawnMercy

ofSisters

statueNiche Wall &

Mary MacKillop

BoydJames

BannanSlyvester

graveSkehan

T. LettLorenzo

MEMORIAL GARDENS IN PROPOSED GARDEN

POTENTIAL AREA FOR ASHES INTERMENT/

0 4


Precinct A

8m

A

KEYPLAN

64

6566676869707172737475767778798081828384

CL

CHCH

CECE

CB CB

CHURCH OF ENGLAND

CONGREGATIONAL

BURIAL LAYOUTPREDOMINANT N-S

EXISTNO OTHER CONNECTIONSPRECINCTS A & B: MINOR PATH CONNECTS

FUNDS ALLOWRESTORE AS

ADJACENT BUS SHELTERLOCATE SIGN ON FENCE

BOUNDARY PATHSHEDGE ALONG

REMOVE PRIVETMAINTAIN MAIN STRUCTURE OF PLANTING.CONTROL STRELITZIAS ALONG BOUNDARY -

C1PRECINCTREFER

APRECINCT

REFER

LANDSCAPE FEATUREPHOENIX PALM IS A DISTINCTIVE

PACIFIC

HIGHWAY

THE CARRIAGEWAY

MonumentDurack

MonumentWilshire

TunksWilliam

Monument

Hordern

KieranBernard

graveSkehan

BoydJames

BannanSlyvester

childrenJorgensen

VaultCornwell

PassauFred

ScottWilliam

G.A. Chambers

MonumentKeeling Family

Whiteley KingJohn

former ChapelSite of the

GRASSES & COREOPSISPRUNE SEASONALLY: BLADYIN GRAVESCUT BACK HAWTHORNWEEDS IE: KIKYUCONTROL EXOTIC GRASSES -

BANGALOW PALM

MEMORIAL GARDENS IN PROPOSED GARDEN

POTENTIAL AREA FOR ASHES INTERMENT/

HORDERN FOCUSPRECINCT C1CONNECTION WITHSOME VISUAL

0 4


Precinct B

8m

B

KEYPLAN

SHELTERBUS

5455565758596061626364

65666768697071

CR

CL

CH

CE

CE

CB

CB

CA

CE

CB

CC

CD

CF

CG

CH

CJ

CK

CL

CM

CN

CO

CP

CQ

CA

THE CARRIAGEWAY

CHURCH OF ENGLAND

THE CARRIAGEWAY

ARRANGEMENTSGRID PATHVIEWS DEFINED ALONG

WELL AS GRIDDEFINES PRECINCT ASBURIAL LAYOUTPREDOMINATE E-W

AREABLADY GRASS IN LOWCOREOPSIS, WATSONIA,DISPLAY:PART OF SEASONALENCOURAGED ASMEADOW PLANTS

REMOTE SENSINGBURIAL, POSSIBLY BYINVESTIGATE EXTENT OFOVERGROWN:

BEEN DONESOME HAS ALREADYPALMS AS REQUIRED:RETAIN & REINSTATE

STRUCTUREARBOUR INTERPRETATIONPOTENTIAL WISTERIA

PRECINCT & PALM AXISMAJOR FOCAL POINT OF

FOR SEASONAL DISPLAYWATSONIAS IN THIS AREARETAIN & ENCOURAGE

BOUNDARY PATHSHEDGE PLANTS ALONG

CUT BACK MATERIALTWINES OF ROSES, WISTERIA & DEADWEEDY AREAS: CONTROL OVERGROWN

LONG INTERNAL VIEWS ALONG PATHS

BOUNDARYWEEDS ALONGUNDERSTOREYREMOVE

DEFINED BY PALMSAXIS & CROSS FEATURE

Monument

HordernVernonVenablesHugh

Childrens G

raves

Incinerator

G.A. Chambers

MonumentKeeling Family

Whiteley KingJohn

gravesBurton

A.A. Green

MurrayC.E.R.

former ChapelSite of the

VaultSargood

VaultNettleton

VaultWilson

A. PellegriniJ.R. Trude &

HONEYSUCKLE & ROSESOVERGROWN WISTERIA ,

PRECINCT B & C1DEFINES EDGE OF

GRAVE ORIENTATION

OTHER WEEDSWITH PRIVET &OVERGROWNAREA IS

OVERGROWTHWISTERIA

BUNYA PINESIGNIFICANT TREE

IS OVERGROWN WEEDSAREA ADJACENT PALMS

PACIFIC HIGHWAY

MEMORIAL GARDENSFOR ASHES INTERMENT/POTENTIAL AREA

MONUMENTHORDERN

HEDGE DEFININGRETAIN & PRUNE

0 4


Precinct C1

8m

C1

KEYPLAN

THE CARRIAGEWAY

47484950515253545556575859

CA

CB

CC

CD

CE

CF

CG

CH

CJ

CK

CL

CM

CN

CO

CP

CQ

CR

CS

CS

CR

CE

CB

CC

CD

CF

CG

CH

CJ

CK

CL

CM

CN

CO

CP

CQ

CA

PACIFIC

HIG

HW

AY

HIGHWAY FOOTPATH’MAGNET’ FROMMAP TO ACT ASFOR NEW SIGN &REVIEW OPPORTUNITY

OF BRICK WALLCHECK INTEGRITY

CLEAR OUT DRAINS

& ENTRY TRIANGLE& INCINERATORGARDEN FEATURES

EDGE TO BAPTIST BURIAL AREASITE INCLUDING PLANTEDFORMER SEXTON’S COTTAGEMAINTAIN SETTING OF

PATH EDGESPLANTING HEDGED ONMAINTAIN BOUNDARY

CONTROL PRIVETTON PACIFIC HIGHWAYMAINTAIN CANOPY SCREEN

STANDSRETAIN WATSONIA

THE CARRIAGEWAY

HAWTHORNREMOVE BLACKBERRY &PRUNE ROSES

SEASONALLYTRIM COREOPSIS FISHBONE FERNCONTROL ASPARAGUS &SEASONALLYTRIM BLADY GRASSCHARACTERRETAIN MEADOW GRASSE-W PATH ALIGNMENTN-S BURIAL LAYOUTPREDOMINANT

WANDERING JEWAT BASE & CONTROLTRIM BACK STRELITZIAS

Childre

ns Gra

ves

Incinerator

GateBaptist

CottageSexton’sFormer

MurrayC.E.R.

GriffithsA.W.

RoffeErnest

RETAIN LONG VIEWS UP

INCINERATOREITHER SIDE OF

PRECINCT ONVIEWS INTO

MAINTAIN LONG

0 4


Precinct C2

8m

C2

KEYPLAN

37

383940414243444546474849

CS

CB

CS

0 4


8m

Precinct D1

ThomsonAlexander

SulmanSir John

Babies Graves

DettmanJohn

vaultTullochMillar

Mary

WoodAlbina

MacDonaldHugh T.C.

FellJohn

WESTBOURNE STREET

SHORE HOSPITALROYAL NORTH

TH

E

CA

RR

IA

GE

WA

Y

-WAYCARRIAGE

FROMENTRIESVIEWS &

MAINTAIN

5m

D1

KEYPLAN

GATES

NEW ENTRY

GRANDIFLORAMAGNOLIAPROTECT

LAURELPRIVETT, CAMPHOR & SEEDED BRUSHBOX,CONTROL WEEDS

PATHS ON EDGEHEDGE PLANTING ALONG

DEVONSHIRE STREETRELOCATED FROMSOME MONUMENTS

PEGS, CROFTON WEEDS- REMOVE & CONTROL COBBLERS OF GRAVES- RETAIN VINCA & IXIA ON TOP HERITAGE ROSES- MANAGE & REPLANT/ PRUNE INDIAN HAWTHORN- CONTROL EXTENT OF WOODYOF TREESOPEN PRECINCT DUE TO LACK

RETAIN & PROTECTIS SIGNIFICANT TREE

COLUMNARISARAUCARIA

BOUNDARYCANOPY ALONG

RETAIN & REINFORCE

& EDGE OF GRAVESALONG BOUNDARYCONTROL KIKUYU

RETAIN VISTA TO SIGNIFICANT TREE

- MANY OBELISK MONUMENTS IN THIS PRECINCT- NO CENTRAL FOCUS

& E-W PATH ALIGNMENTPREDOMINANT N-S BURIAL LAYOUT

IN SURVEILLANCE & SECRITYSOME UNDERSTOREY: ASSISTS

VIEWS UNDER BY CLEARINGRETAIN CANOPY & OPEN UP

PALM WILL BE MORE A FOCUS WASHINGTONIA AS CENTRALREVIEW SEATSCLEAR 5m MINGARDEN FEATURE:INTERPRET EXISTING

PRIORITY 1QUALITY GARDEN

MAINTAIN HIGHINTERMENT:

GARDEN FOR ASHESEXISTING MEMORIAL

RO

YA

L N

OR

TH S

HO

RE

HO

SPIT

AL

1

23

45

67

89

10

11

12

13

14

15

AA

AB

AC

AD

AE

AF

AG A

H

AF

AD

0 4


8m

Precinct D2

J.R. Boland

RoomRobing

Store

HendersonJames

HouseSummer

O’SheaMaurice

GrayKathleen

RowleyGraceJessica

PincombePassmore

Sydney

& familyBrown GeorgeRev.

TurnerMarieDaisy

DettmanJohn

VaultSkene

graves

Nuns’

Mercy

graves

Nuns’

Josephite

DEFINING PRECINCTSRETAIN & PRUNE HEDGE

BURIAL ALIGNMENTPREDOMINANT N-S

ALIGNMENTE-W BURIAL

E-W ALIGNMENTBURIAL LAYOUT IS INSMALL SECTION WHERE

RE

TAIN VIE

W T

O S

TO

RE A

S A F

OC

AL P

OIN

T

CARRIAGEWAYVIEWS FROM

MAINTAIN

TH

E

CA

RR

IA

GE

WA

Y

CLEAROUT DRAIN

DRAIN

PRIORITY 1QUALITY GARDEN

MAINTAIN HIGHINTERMENT:

GARDEN FOR ASHESEXISTING MEMORIAL

& E-W PATH ALIGNMENTPREDOMINANT N-S BURIAL LAYOUT

BOUNDARYCANOPY ALONG

RETAIN & REINFORCE

SHORE HOSPITALROYAL NORTH

WIREARBOUR

EXISTING

MEMORIAL GARDENSINTERMENT/

POTENTIAL ASHES

D2

KEYPLAN

RO

YA

L N

OR

TH S

HO

RE

HO

SPIT

AL

29

28

BJ

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

29

30

31

AH

AH

AJ

AK

AL

AM

AN

AO

AP

AQ

AR

AS

AT

AU

AV

AW

AX

AK

AK

25

24

23

22

21

AS

AY AZ

BA

BB

BC

BD

BE BF

BG

BH

27

AD

28

AJ

FENCE TO CONTROL ACCESSPROPOSED GATE IN PROPOSED

WILLOUGHBY COUNCILIN CONSULTATION/ COORDINATION WITHHIGH FOREST SPECIES ALONG BOUNDARYRETAIN & REINFORCE BLUEGUM

COUNCILIN COLLABORATION WITH WILLOUGHBYINFORMATION CENTRE/ OFFICE/ CAFEPOSSIBLE LOCATION FOR FUTURE

MAP & NOTICEBOARDNEW INTERPRETIVE SIGN,

POSSIBLE LOW FENCE

IMMATURE TREESEUCALYPTUSREMOVE DEAD TREES:

HEALTHY WATSONIARETAIN & ENCOURAGESPECIES & EXOTIC GRASSESDEAD PLANTS: WATSONIAOVERGROWTH INCLUDINGCUT BACK AREAS OF

WALLCHIPPED RENDERED

TOP SPECIESDESIRABLE GRAVEREPLACE WITHIN THIS AREA:EXOTIC GRASSES

BOUNDARYPEDESTRIAN ACCESS ALONGPROPOSED FENCE TO CONTROL

MATCH ALIGNMENT OF WALLSSTRUCTURE RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUM OVERHANG OF

WALL INTEGRITYINVESTIGATE BRICK

DEFINING PRECINCTSRETAIN & PRUNE HEDGE

KingLouisa

J.R. Boland

RoomRobing

O’SheaMaurice

VaultSkene

Mercy Nuns’ graves

Josephite Nuns’ graves

VaultFamilyCobcroft

THE CARRIAGEWAY

MEMORIAL GARDENSFOR ASHES INTERMENT/POTENTIAL AREA

STRUCTURE ALONG WITH ROBING ROOMIS A FOCAL POINT RETAIN VIEWS TO THISUNIQUE BOLAND CUPPOLA MONUMENT

0 20m10


Precinct E

E

KEYPLAN

CARPARK

OVAL

GORE HILL PARK

COURT

SPORTS

29

28

BJ

27 29

30 31 32 33 34 36

3635

AH

AK

BD

BE

BF

BG

BH

BP

BO

BN

BM

BL

BK

27 28

34

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