Dry stone walling at Beaufort
Start Date: 25 Feb, 2010
End Date: 28 May, 2010
Purpose
To preserve dry stone walls and dry stone walling techniques
Areas of Responsibility
Tasks
Join a unique and exciting dry stone wall preservation project at “Stoneleigh” (an historic farming property south-west of Beaufort on the Beaufort-Carranballac Road). Receive training in basalt drystone walling. Help to demolish unstable sections of drystone walls, collect stone, rebuild and repair patches in drystone walls. The project will run over 2 blocks, starting 30th September 2009 for 2 ˝ months months. The 2nd block will start late February 2010 and run to 27 May 2010.
Objectives
Special Requirements
Enthusiasm for heritage. Ability to work outdoors and lift stones.
Role Qualifications
No.
Training/Supervision Provided
Training will be provided in dry stone walling by a qualified dry stone waller. Ongoing supervision and training will be provided by the property owner, with support from Conservation Volunteers Australia. Volunteers will also receive Certificate 1 Basic First Aid training.
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