Historic structures at risk in regional NSW

摘要

Transport networks are evolving in regional Australia in response to changing markets, movement between old and new modes, new technologies, management and physical constraints, and opportunities presented by sites. Recent and topical examples that highlight exciting adaptations are worth considering in brief. Regional Victoria is awash with walking and shared trails adapted from former regional railway lines. Byron Bay has a former diesel locomotive cleverly adapted in the Lithgow railway workshops to run on solar power. The Lachlan Valley Railway society runs profitable heritage train services through the west to picnic race meetings, festivals and events on demand while their Cowra roundhouse serves as an active rail museum and workshop. Faced with a loss in services but an opportunity to integrate a valuable site into an open space network, the Shire Council in Temora has taken the long-term lease on their railway station and embarked on a range of uses powered by community groups.