Cootamundra

30 Chris Imre , Manager Development Services, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council championed the disused No.3 AIFD site and supervised its remediation in 2014 with a view to it becoming a ‘public park with heritage features.’ He was informed by a conservation management plan produced by Rappaport Pty Ltd – Conservation Architects & Heritage Consultants in 2011 for Caltex. Louise Halsey , a regional heritage conservation coordinator, secured funding to assist in interpretating the disused site including consulting with the local community regarding perceptions of its former use and potential for redevelopment as a heritage site of significance under Council’s assets and paths program. Chris Lloyd , Retired researcher Chris Lloyd instigated primary research into the depot after a chance encounter with Louise Halsey, resulting in a detailed chronology of what happened when across the site, drawing on the National Archives of Australia and other resources. Barbara Cameron-Smith Interpretive specialist (All Things Written Pty Ltd) worked on the text, sourced photographic images and liaised with graphic designer. All uncredited colour photos were taken by Barbara. Angela Pearce (Angela Pearce Graphic Design) used her graphic and layout experience to develop the distinctive look and feel of the booklet. The booklet is printed on 100% recycled paper stock. A big thank you also goes to Cootamundra and district residents who provided their reminiscences of the fuel depot over the years. A special mention goes to Margaret Fuller and Wallace Parkinson for their memories of the Ampol Depot from the late 1940s to late 1980s. Wiradjuri people The Wiradjuri people, the traditional owners of the land occupied by the depot site, relied on the local wildlife and the fish, shellfish and freshwater turtles that inhabited the nearby Cootamundry Creek. Photographs Formal permissions to use the black and white photographs featured in this digital booklet were put on hold because of Covid-19 lockdowns and a pause on the handling of requests. The majority of photos are in the public domain. Funded by the Cootamundra- Gundagai Regional Council Printed by the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Copyright the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND REFERENCES