Wrought Artworks Statement on Lease with RWA/ATP

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 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”.

 
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