St Peters Church Group

Project Overview

Navigating heritage approvals and archival recording to support the sensitive conservation of one of Australia's oldest Anglican parishes.

Conservation Management Plan
Statement of Heritage Impact
Schedule of Conservation Works

Service Category:

East Maitland, NSW

Location:

2019

Year of Completion:

Anglican Church

Client:

St Peter's Anglican Parish engaged Heritas to support the conservation of St Peter's Church, a landmark sandstone edifice designed in 1883 by Cyril Blacket and forming part of an ecclesiastical group of local and State heritage significance connected to the foundation years of one of Australia's oldest Anglican parishes. Building on our previously prepared Conservation Management Plan for the site, Heritas prepared the Section 60 application documentation for the removal and storage of selected timber pews, navigating the requirements of the NSW heritage approvals process to enable necessary works within this highly significant interior. A comprehensive photographic archival record of the church interior was also produced, ensuring the significance of this irreplaceable place is captured for future generations.

Interior of a church with wooden pews, stained glass windows, stone arches, hanging light fixtures, and ceiling fans.

Interior of a church with wooden pews, stained glass windows, and a decorated flower arrangement in the foreground.

Interior of a church with wooden pews, stained glass windows, stone arches, and hanging ceiling fans.

Interior view of a church with wooden pews, large stone columns, ornate arches, and stained glass windows. There are flags hanging near the door and some books and informational materials on tables.