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The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority presents this
semi-regular series of talks by authoritative speakers on a variety of
topics, ranging from history and conservation to environmental issues,
research results, study tours and much more.
The talks are held every couple of months at the Port Arthur Historic
Site, are free of charge and open to anyone who is interested in the
topic. Rich and varied subjects and speakers make for fascinating
listening and discussion.
Learning to manage the downside of World Heritage: case study of George Town, Penang
presented by Peter Romey
In July 2008, UNESCO awarded World Heritage status to George Town and
Melaka in Malaysia. George Town is considered to be of outstanding
universal significance for its original urban morphology, architectural
variety and a multiethnic, multicultural community. Raising the bar for
the management of these two very important sites, the listing has had
many positive effects. However, it has enhanced George Town’s
attractiveness for new development, and already resulted in a massive
increase in property values, resulting in the displacement of many of
the traditional activities. Those charged with the responsibility for
its conservation will need to respond to these challenges.
The talk will consider challenges facing the George Town World
Heritage area, and some of the measures that the local community has
already implemented, as well as describe recent initiatives supported by
AusHeritage to enhance local heritage expertise in managing future
development.
Peter Romey has been working in heritage conservation for more than
25 years, both as a consultant and in government. He is a Partner at
Godden Mackay Logan, Australia’s largest independent heritage
consultancy and from 1999 to 2006 was the Director of Conservation and
Infrastructure at the Port Arthur Historic Site.
Tuesday 14 July, 2015 at 5.30 p.m. at the Junior Medical Officer's
House conference room (rear of the house), Port Arthur Historic Site
For more information call 6251 2324
Port Arthur Talks leaflet - Peter Romey |