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Indicator: AATH-05 Condition of Scientific research stations - survey of Mawson Station

Data

For details of the survey refer to:

• Condition and significance of buildings at Mawson Station (Word - 298 KB) 

What the data mean

Mawson station was established in 1954 as the first Australian research station on the Antarctic mainland. The condition of buildings and structures varies from no longer exists/demolished to poor condition, sound condition and very good condition.

The most significant problems for the survival of buildings are isolation and the extreme climate. Transfer of use from old to new buildings and budget constraints has resulted in priority being given to the maintenance of new buildings. There are also other artefacts on the site, including the remains of vehicles. Without conservation, these will deteriorate over time.

Data Limitations

More heritage/archaeological surveys are required for a more complete understanding.

Issues for which this is an indicator and why

Australian Antarctic Territory — Cultural heritage aspects - Condition of heritage sites and collections 

This indicator examines and provides evidence for the overall condition of significant heritage sites, structures and artefacts associated with Mawson Station.

Other indicators for this issue:

• AATH-01 Macquarie and Heard Islands — survey of the condition of shipwrecks on or around and sites associated with the sealing industry 
• AATH-02 Survey of the condition of Mawson’s Huts, Cape Denison, 1911-14 
• AATH-03 Survey of the condition of scientific research stations established on Macquarie Island 
• AATH-04 Survey of he condition of scientific research stations established on Heard Island 
• AATH-06 Condition of scientific research stations - survey of Wilkes Station 
• AATH-07 Condition of scientific research stations - survey of Davis Station 
• AATH-08 Survey of condition of collections outside of Australia’s Antarctic Territory