Heritage Committees

Role

• Advise RTA management on heritage issues that emanate from RTA activities.
• To be the core body in the RTA where heritage issues and issues involving heritage items are referred for discussion and further action.
• Provide advice on managing the integration of heritage into the mainstream of RTA procedures.
• Assist in establishing the strategic direction for RTA management of heritage issues.

Authority

The RTA Heritage Committee was established to advise the RTA on the positive and pro-active management of heritage issues emanating from RTA activities.

Membership

The Chairperson is the General Manager, Infrastructure Maintenance RTA. Membership of the Committee is by RTA invitation, following discussion with the NSW Heritage Office and the National Trust of Australia (NSW), and includes a range of professional officers and community members with expertise in heritage matters. The Committee currently comprises representatives from:

• NSW Heritage Office
• National Trust of Australia (NSW)
• Institution of Engineers
• RTA
• Community

Meetings

Meetings are held quarterly.

Submissions

Submissions to the Committee are generally confidential, but may be made public depending on the circumstances.