39 4.0 THEBARTON CAMPUS 4.1 Description of Thebarton Campus The former Faulding Pharmaceuticals factory and laboratory site and its associated buildings are significant elements in the industrial and social development of Thebarton and located on land closely associated with the establishment of industry along the River Torrens. Thebarton Campus is based on this site and contains a range of buildings, predominantly of 1920s red brick, with high quality detailing generally. The buildings are a range of industrial and residential structures which were adapted by the University in 1992. The earliest building on the site is the eucalyptus oil distillery, which was part of the original (C1850 60s) tannery, and then converted when Fauldings took over the site in the 1920s. LOCATION OF LISTED BUILDINGS
40 4.2 The Distillery 4.2.1 Building Information Name: The Distillery, Eucalyptus Distillery Location Little Winwood Street, Thebarton Date of Construction: Circa 1860 Description: A two level simple brick structure now rendered, with corrugated iron gable infill and simple gable roof, originally facing the River Torrens. It has been converted to offices and is used as a the administrative centre for the University Campus. Heritage Status: State Heritage Register (Place no. 11827) Summary Statement of Heritage Value: This building was used for many years as the eucalyptus oil distillery for the pharmaceutical company of FH Faulding & Co. (now known as Fauldings), who pioneered several new technologies in the development and manufacture of drugs and other pharmaceutical products. The production of eucalyptus oil was at one stage a large part of Faulding's manufacturing process, forming the raw material for many of its products.
41 The distilling of eucalyptus on a large scale was not common in South Australia. It is possible that part of the building was originally associated with Bean's tannery, one of the several such enterprises located on the banks of the River Torrens in the earlier years of settlement of the area. The building thus represents two industries important to both Thebarton and the State. Several alterations and additions have reduced the building's integrity. The random coursed stonework of the building is not of great merit. (Thebarton Heritage Survey 1991). Current Use and Occupants: Administrative Offices for Thebarton Campus 4.2.2 Reports and Studies Conservation Heritage Proposal, Faulding Factory Complex This report was not available Assessment of Complex, Thebarton Heritage Review, 1996 by McDougall & Vines This outlines the heritage value of the local heritage places on the site. Conservation Management Plan, 2006, Grieve Gillett A Conservation Management Plan for the Distillery Building has been prepared and outlines conservation and maintenance work required. Technical and Services Nil 4.2.3 University Obligations Stakeholders: Co-location organisations, tenants and lessees of the buildings West Torrens Council Bequests and conditions: Not applicable 4.2.4 Future Management Strategies Guidelines for retention of heritage value: The significant buildings on site should be retained in any redevelopment proposals for the campus area. Appropriate curtilage and adjacent development parameters should be provided for new buildings where required. Additional documentation required: A Conservation Management Plan should be prepared for the Distillery which carefully analyses the remaining original structure and its physical conservation requirements. This should also include the retention of the early internal equipment. Priorities recommended in the 2006 Conservation Management Plan should be undertaken as soon as possible. Approvals process and requirements: The Distillery is included on the State Heritage Register and all works proposed, both internal and external, will require Development Approval from the State Heritage Branch. Heritage Advisory Services required: Conservation architects or heritage officers from the State Heritage Branch can advise on the appropriateness of any works prior to these being undertaken. Adaptation parameters: The building has been successfully adapted for office use. Any further adaptation or rationalisation of office facilities or activities should follow the parameters set within the Conservation Management Plan.
42 James Shaw - Painting of Bean's tannery on the Torrens c1860
43 4.3 Amdel Building 4.3.1 Building Information Name: Amdel Building, former laboratories, and warehouse, also known as The Factory and The Storehouse Location: Stirling Street/Little Winwood Street, Thebarton Date of Construction: Circa late 1920s, constructed during Fauldings use of the site Description: Three level brick warehouse and storage building, now converted to laboratory use Heritage Status: Local Heritage Place, West Torrens Schedule of Local Heritage Places Summary Statement of Heritage Value: The Amdel Building is one of the structures associated with the development of this site as the Fauldings Pharmaceutical Factory and Laboratories. Current Use and Occupants: Amdel Incorporated and others 4.3.2 Reports and Studies Conservation Thebarton Heritage Review, April 1996, McDougall & Vines This outlines the heritage value of the local heritage places on the site. Technical Nil 4.3.3 University Obligations Stakeholders: Co-location organisations tenants and lessees of the buildings West Torrens Council Bequests and conditions: Not applicable
44 4.3.4 Future Management Strategies Guidelines for retention of heritage value: The significant buildings on site should be retained in any redevelopment proposals for the campus area and appropriate curtilage and adjacent development parameters should be provided for new buildings where required. Additional documentation required: General maintenance and repair of any deteriorating elements. Approvals process and requirements: As a Local Heritage Place any works to the exterior of the building requires approval under the conservation provisions of the West Torrens Development Act. All interior work is subject to normal building and development approval. Heritage Advisory Services required: The West Torrens Council employs heritage consultants to provide pre Development Application advice if necessary. Adaptation parameters: The interior of these buildings have been substantially adapted to their current use. Interior changes are not subject to heritage provisions.
45 4.4 Boiler House & Chimney 4.4.1 Building Information Name: Boiler House and Chimney Location: Little Winwood Street, Thebarton Date of Construction: Circa 1920 Description: These two structures are remnants of the activities of Fauldings on the site. The boiler is encased in brick walling and the chimney stands separate from the boiler to the north. A later curved corrugated iron roof has been installed above the boiler to protect it from deterioration. Heritage Status: Local Heritage Place, West Torrens Schedule of Local Heritage Places Summary Statement of Heritage Value: The Boiler House and Chimney are remnants of the activities of Fauldings on this site and a symbol of the industrial history of the area. Current Use and Occupants Not applicable 4.4.2 Reports and Studies Conservation Chimney & Boiler Conservation Report Pending (refer Campus Development)
46 Thebarton Heritage Review, April 1996, McDougall & Vines This outlines the heritage value of the local heritage places on the site. Technical (Refer Campus Development) 4.4.3 University Obligations Stakeholders: Co-location organisations tenants and lessees of the buildings West Torrens Council Bequests and conditions: Not applicable 4.4.4 Future Management Strategies Guidelines for retention of heritage value: The boiler house and chimney should be retained and well maintained in their current location in order to allow further interpretation of the original industrial function of the Thebarton Campus. Additional documentation required: If monitoring indicates some deterioration of the structure, conservation specifications should be written to stabilise the chimney and boiler house. Approvals process and requirements: As a Local Heritage Place any works to the exterior of the building requires approval under the conservation provisions of the West Torrens Development Act. Heritage Advisory Services required: The West Torrens Council employs heritage consultants to provide pre Development Application advice if necessary. Adaptation parameters: Not applicable.
47 4.5 Hedge House 4.5.1 Building Information Name: Hedge House, former Library, Laboratories Location: Little Queen Street, Thebarton Date of Construction: 1920s Description: A simple single storey structure in red brick with corrugated iron roof incorporating a verandah. Heritage Status: Local Heritage Place, West Torrens Schedule of Local Heritage Places Summary Statement of Heritage Value: Hedge House is one of the buildings constructed by Fauldings in the mid 1920s when they established their pharmaceutical factory on the site. Current Use and Occupants: GJC Cons and 12 Net 4.5.2 Reports and Studies Conservation Thebarton Heritage Review, April 1996, McDougall & Vines This outlines the heritage value of the local heritage places on the site. Technical and Services Nil 4.5.3 University Obligations Stakeholders: Co-location organisations tenants and lessees of the buildings West Torrens Council Bequests and conditions: Not applicable
48 4.5.4 Future Management Strategies Guidelines for retention of heritage value: The significant buildings on site should be retained in any redevelopment proposals for the campus area and appropriate curtilage and adjacent development parameters should be provided for new buildings where required. Additional documentation required: General maintenance and repair of any deteriorating elements. Approvals process and requirements: As a Local Heritage Place any works to the exterior of the building requires approval under the conservation provisions of the West Torrens Development Act. All interior work is subject to normal building and development approval. Heritage Advisory Services required: The West Torrens Council employs heritage consultants to provide pre Development Application advice if necessary. Adaptation parameters: The interior of these buildings have been substantially adapted to their current use. Interior changes are not subject to heritage provisions.
49 4.6 The Compound 4.6.1 Building Information Name: The Compound, formerly the Caretaker's House Location: Corner of Little Queen Street and Little Reid Street, Thebarton Date of Construction: Circa 1925 Description: A small residence constructed in red brick. Heritage Status: Local Heritage Place, West Torrens Schedule of Local Heritage Places Summary Statement of Heritage Value: The Compound is one of the buildings constructed by Fauldings in the mid 1920s when they established their pharmaceutical factory on the site. Current Use and Occupants: Office of Outback Encounters 4.6.2 Reports and Studies Conservation Thebarton Heritage Review, April 1996, McDougall & Vines This outlines the heritage value of the local heritage places on the site. Technical and Services Building 12 & 17 Site Classification Not yet sighted 4.6.3 University Obligations Stakeholders: Co-location organisations tenants and lessees of the buildings West Torrens Council
50 Bequests and conditions: Not applicable 4.6.4 Future Management Strategies Guidelines for retention of heritage value: The significant buildings on site should be retained in any redevelopment proposals for the campus area and appropriate curtilage and adjacent development parameters should be provided for new buildings where required. Additional documentation required: General maintenance and repair of any deteriorating elements. Approvals process and requirements: As a Local Heritage Place any works to the exterior of the building requires approval under the conservation provisions of the West Torrens Development Act. All interior work is subject to normal building and development approval. Heritage Advisory Services required: The West Torrens Council employs heritage consultants to provide pre Development Application advice if necessary. Adaptation parameters: The interior of these buildings have been substantially adapted to their current use. Interior changes are not subject to heritage controls.
51 4.7 Alaska Towers 4.7.1 Building Information Name: Alaska Towers, former Alaska Ice Cream Factory Location: Reid Street, Thebarton Date of Construction: Circa 1950 Description: A two storey concrete block and brick former ice cream factory which sits outside the original Faulding site, but is still within the University Research Park. Heritage Status: Local Heritage Place, West Torrens Schedule of Local Heritage Places Summary Statement of Heritage Value: This building was originally an Ice Works before being taken over by the Alaska Ice Cream Company. It did not originally form part of the Fauldings site. Current Use and Occupants: University storage Reports and Studies Conservation Thebarton Heritage Review, April 1996, McDougall & Vines This outlines the heritage value of the local heritage places on the site. Technical Nil 4.7.3 University Obligations Stakeholders: Co-location organisations tenants and lessees of the buildings West Torrens Council
52 Bequests and conditions: Not applicable 4.7.4 Future Management Strategies Guidelines for retention of heritage value: The significant buildings on site should be retained in any redevelopment proposals for the campus area and appropriate curtilage and adjacent development parameters should be provided for new buildings where required. Additional documentation required: General maintenance and repair of any deteriorating elements. Approvals process and requirements: As a Local Heritage Place any works to the exterior of the building requires approval under the conservation provisions of the West Torrens Development Act. All interior work is subject to normal building and development approval. Heritage Advisory Services required: The West Torrens Council employs heritage consultants to provide pre Development Application advice if necessary. Adaptation parameters: The interior of these buildings have been substantially adapted to their current use. Interior changes are not subject to heritage controls.