Our brief was to update an earlier 1997 CMP focussing on conservation with a Total Asset Management Framework. Our task included assessing the condition of the built heritage fabric to guide the development and implementation of an Asset Management Plan.

The CMP policies accounted for net zero carbon emissions targets and widespread redundancy in base building services together with a framework for conservation maintenance. Building interiors required an uplift and were to account for the strict design protocols of the Legislative Council and the House of Assembly, contrasted with the need to upgrade the administrative services to contemporary office standards.

In addition, the CMP was to consider access and security provisions and upgrades, together with occupant and visitor amenities. Considerable re-ordering of amenities was required to reflect the historical development of gender representation in elected representatives with modification of bathrooms needing to account for significant finishes and fabric.

The CMP draws on specialist research and guidance of Purcell’s Heritage Building Retrofit Toolkit prepared with the City of London and additional research and best practice guide to support the future Retrofit of the Parliament House as part of its Asset Management Plan. This will support Parliament in its commitments toward net zero targets and in considering mitigations and renewables in the upgrade of base building services.

In addition, it provides policies to ensure the long term and viable use of this historic building for its significant functions, the operational and technical requirements which continue to evolve.