ONE of Wagga's landmark buildings has been given a major inspection to ensure it remains long-standing for the future and to improve safety for its users.
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Starting yesterday and finishing later today, the Wagga Courthouse has undergone a safety audit and condition assessment by the state government's heritage department.
The last time this type of work was undertaken at the courthouse was about 2014.
Craig Miller, stone fixing supervisor at Heritage Stoneworks and a stonemason, said the inspection involved close analysis of the whole building.
"This is on the priority list of 11 courts [around regional NSW] based on previous inspections," Mr Miller said.
"We want to remove any loose stones that could fall.
"This time round, we've got about 30kg of loose stones - it's better that we remove it then let them fall."
As well as removing stones, the team also scoped the building for future conservation works and inspected the building's clock tower and chimney to ensure they remain attached to the main structure.
Graeme Erskine, senior advisor at Heritage Asset Advisory, said the assessment was "pretty good".
"It's to maintain that integrity to make sure there are no safety issues for people walking around," Mr Erskine said.
The Office of Environment and Heritage describes the courthouse, which was constructed in 1899 to 1902, as an "outstanding example of Federation Free style architecture".
A number of engineers from the heritage department were also at the courthouse during the two-day operation.
Helping the team were Riverina Crane Services and Riverina Traffic Services.
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