KINGSTON PIER REFURBISHMENT

Abstract

Kingston Pier was constructed between 1839 and 1847, during the Second Penal Settlement on Norfolk Island using locally sourced stone and convict labour, which affords it a great deal of heritage importance. Kingston Pier provides an essential service to Norfolk Island, being one of two facilities, which are used for the purpose of transferring goods to the Island from cargo ships. Over the past few years concern has been growing about the condition of the pier with regards to both safety for every day use and the preservation of what many consider to be an integral part of the heritage of Norfolk Island. This paper discusses not only the unique features of Kingston Pier, but also the challenges of the historical, safety, engineering, economic, political, social, heritage and environmental framework, within which to achieve the project aims, which stated simply are to repair and stabilise the pier, and to preserve its heritage values