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Wrought Artworks Statement on Lease with RWA/ATP
With the strong active support from heritage bodies,community, former workers, unions, councilors, and local aboriginals along with the "Keep the Tradition" media- campaign, which culminated in a very successful Openday at the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshop Blacksmithing Bays, Wrought Artworks were offered a license agreement from RWA.
The license period is for 12 years and an acceptable rental has been agreed
on, halved for the first 4 years with a 'contribution in kind' component, which
could encompass projects conserving other Heritage Relics on the site.
The yearly rental increases along with a capped increase every 4 years could compromise the viability and perpetuity of the operating Heritage Workshop in the long term, but we will cross that bridge when we come to it. The issue that lead to the eviction - the floor problem has been resolved with the ATP agreeing to not only give approval for the floor to be repaired, but are now also prepared to undertake the works themselves.
The yearly rental increases along with a capped increase every 4 years could compromise the viability and perpetuity of the operating Heritage Workshop in the long term, but we will cross that bridge when we come to it. The issue that lead to the eviction - the floor problem has been resolved with the ATP agreeing to not only give approval for the floor to be repaired, but are now also prepared to undertake the works themselves.
The focus it has bought to this important
historical Railway site has been a positive one. The requirement, in the
Development Consent Conditions for the ATP, of an operating heritage
workshop has now been recognized by the
Government.
Wrought Artworks continued tenure and custodianship of the blacksmithing bays is secured.
Long over due, the State Authority must also recognize the guidelines of the Regional Environment Plan and Conservation Management Plan for the other heritage machinery.
Which in accordance to the Plans statement -a 'comprehensive package' for the machinery was to be prepared ..."in ways that protect its cultural significance, continue its useful life and contribute to the activities of Eveleigh as both an engineering and educational resource".
Wrought Artworks continued tenure and custodianship of the blacksmithing bays is secured.
Long over due, the State Authority must also recognize the guidelines of the Regional Environment Plan and Conservation Management Plan for the other heritage machinery.
Which in accordance to the Plans statement -a 'comprehensive package' for the machinery was to be prepared ..."in ways that protect its cultural significance, continue its useful life and contribute to the activities of Eveleigh as both an engineering and educational resource".
The apprentices and tradespeople of Wrought
Artworks wish to thank you for your support and help with the
campaign.
Also See Ministers Statement Wrought Artworks Reaches Agreement to stay at the Locomotive Workshop Building in Redfern
Also See Ministers Statement Wrought Artworks Reaches Agreement to stay at the Locomotive Workshop Building in Redfern
TfNSW proposal to reverse Little Eveleigh Street - until Sept 10th 2023
