Port Arthur Penitentiary Project Precinct Conservation Project

Hansen Yuncken took on the complex and challenging project of stabilising the fragile brick and stone perimeter walls of the iconic Port Arthur Penitentiary, one of Australia’s most recognisable convict sites.

Built in 1843 as a flour mill and granary, this World Heritage listed site was converted into a penitentiary in 1857, and today is Australia’s most intact 19th century penal settlement.

‘As managing contractor, Hansen Yuncken ensured that all subcontractors understood the significance and fragility of the place. They instilled a sense of ownership for all those working on site.

At all times, they communicated in the spirit of openness and transparency and ultimately in the interests of achieving the project goal of conserving this World Heritage listed place.’
— Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority