Conservation / Restoration

(2019) Inscription of Sega Tambour Chagos on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding
(2019) The Conferment of the UNESCO label “Sites of Memory associated to the Slave Route” for Pamplemousses Slave Heritage Trail
(2019-2020) Restoration of Abreuvoir, Mahebourg
(2019-2020) Restoration of Lavoir, Mahebourg
(2019-2020) Restoration of La Tour Hollandais
(2019-2020) Cleaning and Restoration of the Monument Commemorating the Abolition of Slavery at Pointe Canon
(2019-2020) Restoration of Curepipe Town Hall
(2018-2019) Restoration of St James Cathedral, Port Louis
(2018-2019) Restoration of Ruins World War II, Pointe du Diable
(2018-2019) Restoration of French Batterie, Pointe du Diable
(2018-2019) Heritage Trail in Grand Port regions
(2018-2019) Restoration of La Tour Koenig, Phase I
(2018) Restoration of Port Louis Theatre- Phase 1
(2013-2018) Renovation works to Ex Samuel Quarters at State House, Reduit
(2017-2018) Restoration of Mauritius Institute Building, Port Louis
(2017-2018) Restoration of Batterie de l’Harmonie, Black River
(2017-2018) Conservation and Restoration of Grand Port Battle Memorial, Mahebourg
(2017-2018) Conservation and Restoration works at Batterie de Bourgogne, Anse Petit Sable
(2017-2018) Conservation and Restoration works at Bain des Negresses
(2017-2018) Conservation and Restoration works at Donjon St Louis, GRNW
(2017-2018) Conservation and Restoration works at Old Fort/ Fort Albert, Baie du Tombeau
(2017-2018) Conservation and Restoration works at Old French Battery Powder at Vieux Grand Port
(2017-2018) Restoration of Fort Adelaide
(2017) Inscription of Sega Tambour Rodrig on UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
(2017) Cleaning and Minor Restoration at Malartic Tomb, Champs de Mars
(2017) Cleaning and Minor Restoration of the Statue of Sir Edward VII, Champs de Mars
(2016-2017) Restoration of Chateau Mon Plaisir
(2016-2017) Port Louis Heritage Trail
(2016) Inscription of Geet Gawai on UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
(2016) Fixing of Information Panel at Ilot Sancho
(2016) Minor restoration works at Antoinette Poulliar Monument, Barlow
(2016) Cleaning of Sites: Dutch Monument at Ferney, Slave Monument at Pointe Canon, Gunpowder Magazine at Pointe Canon

(2014) Inscription of Sega Tipik on UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
(2014-2020) Restoration of Royal College Curepipe
(2013-2016) Conservation of Ile de la Passe
(2013) National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Republic of Mauritius
(2013) Restoration of Dutch Landing Monument, Ferney
(2013) Restoration of Monument to commemorate the Introduction of Sugarcane
(2013) Restoration of Monument commemorating the wreck of Crysolite, Mahebourg
(2013) Restoration of Batterie des Grenadiers, Pointe aux Sables
(2010) Restoration of La Tour Koenig

(2010) Bicentenary of Naval Battle of Vieux Grand Port
(2010) Cleaning and fencing of heritage sites- (Old labourers quarters at Trianon, Ruins of Old French batteries, Old Fort Lavoir, l’abattoir, l’abreuvoir)
(2010) Construction of a quay at Ile de la Passe
(2009) Creation of a Documentation Centre in the National Heritage Fund

(2009) Documentation, identification and inventory of ICH in the Republic of Mauritius
(2009) Survey of potential heritage sites in Rodrigues
(2009-2010) Mapping of Archaeological sites
(2008) Listing of Le Morne Cultural Landscape on UNESCO World Heritage List
(2008) Inventory of heritage sites in Rodrigues
(2008) Renovation of Plaza Theatre
(2008) Workshop on “archaeological and Cultural Mapping” by Dr. A. Rafolo.
(2007) Mission to Agalega -The aim of the mission was to undertake a preliminary survey on the tangible and intangible heritage that exist in Agalega, to identify sites to be listed on the National Heritage list and to draft a Terms of Reference for collection of the intangible heritage.
(2006) Le Coureur, Pointe aux Feuilles- Underwater Archeological Campaign led by Mr. Ibrahim Metwally and Mr. Yann von Arnim.
(2006) Architectural/ Conditioned Survey of Buildings by Mr. J. Sharma, Conservator Architect, INTACH India
(2006) Orientation programme in Heritage conservation (2006)
(2006) Renovation and Restoration works at La Citadelle
(2005) Restoration of Plaza Theatre
(2005) Underwater Heritage Management- Joint project with Mauritius Museums Council
(2004) Archaeological and Architectural Studies of Ile de la Passe conducted in collaboration with Dr. Geoffrey (Archaeologist) and Mrs. Françoise Summers (Architect)
(2004) Management of Martello Tower – Ongoing management of this declared National Monument, under the direct operation of Friends of the Environment since the creation of the museum, with a management committee of all the stakeholders.
(2004) Maroon slave Archaeological investigation project was started in June 2002 and completed in February 2004. Some 100 of the 250 caves inventoried on the island of Mauritius were surveyed archaeologically for remains of maroon slaves. The historical record of marronage was investigated. + Clean-up of Ile de la Passe was conducted by volunteers under the NHF during the architectural survey.
(2004) Clean-up of Ile au Phare was conducted by some NHF members, in collaboration with the US Embassy and other partners.
(Dec 2003) Changes to legislation – The National Heritage Trust Fund Act 1997 and the National Monuments Act 1985 were amalgamated and modernized to become the National heritage Act 2003, which was passed by the Legislative Assembly in December 2003
(2003) Establishment of Tentative Heritage Site List with UNESCO experts.
(2003) Millennium monument – Contributions were made by the NHF on the use and management of this monument, to the Ministry of Arts & Culture.
(2003) Inventory of Historic Fortifications was presented to the NHF, comprising some 60 declared and non-declared sites, all with heritage value. Recommendations for their management were presented.
(2003) Preliminary inventory of Sugar Chimneys was conducted and some 75 chimneys on the listing illustrate the contribution of the sugar industry and its stake holders in the Heritage of Mauritius.
(2003) Structural survey of six buildings on Ile de la Passe was conducted with the aim of retarding the degradation and eventually restoring the important heritage buildings on the islet.
(2003) Topological Survey of Ile de la Passe – A complete topographic survey of the islet was carried out and was funded from the grant of the US Embassy.
(Jun 2002) Maroon slave Archaeological investigation project was started in June 2002 and completed in February 2004. Some 100 of the 250 caves inventoried on the island of Mauritius were surveyed archaeologically for remains of maroon slaves. The historical record of marronage was investigated.
(Jun 2002) Maroon slave Archaeological Investigation project was launched on the 13th June 2002 with the Minister of Arts and Culture.
(2002) Historical study of Pamplemousses village was conducted and the report was submitted to Ministry of Tourism and to other stakeholders, for use in eco-tourism and heritage protection.
(2002) Historical study of Ile de la Passe was contracted by Dr. Marina carter to provide historical basis for the management of the islet.
(2002) Inventory of sites and structures and “lieu de memoire” associated with Indenture, in Mauritius, was conducted by an international consultant. The study was done in collaboration with staff of the MGI, through the NHTF Board.
(2002) Listing of caves by Mins of Environment consultants was appraised for cultural significance and the project was taken up by the MSAIP team in the subsequent study on maroon slaves’ refuges.
(Dec 2001) Old prison building, Port Louis, was evaluated in December 2001 and the report was considered by the Mins of Arts and Culture for application in the development of this site.
(2001) Inventory of Sites and Structures and “lieu de Memoire” associated with slavery and maroonage, in Mauritius, was conducted by a consultant from the University of Mauritius. The study was done in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture.
(2001) Archaeological and Architectural Survey of Ile de la Passe was undertaken by Dr. Geoffrey & Mrs. Francoise Summers, which was financed from a grant received from the US Embassy and contributed to the long-term management of the islet.
(Sep 2000) Listing of heritage buildings in Port Louis was made public in September 200 at a press conference with the Minister of Arts and culture.
(2000 – 2004) Vieux Grand Port Archaeological project by the Dutch team under Drs Pieter Floore and Jayasena Ranjith under the Mauritius Museums Council had the collaboration of the NHF and its members and staff, mostly in field work.