A first Order was made on November 25, 2021 after a fire destroyed the Ward 15 building in October the same year to direct the owners to make safe the fire-affected area.

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On December 13 2021, the Chair of the Heritage council, Executive Director HNSW, NSW Police and Council met to inspect the fire ground and the heritage-listed Kenmore building.

Goulburn MP Wendy Tuckerman welcomed the decision in the face of what she described as a concerning safety report.

"I recently met with the newly appointed Minister for Environment and Heritage James Griffin to discuss progress on the Kenmore matter and to reiterate my commitment to ensure the preservation of the Kenmore Hospital Precinct," she said.

"I am pleased to advise that HNSW has recently issued a second Order under section 120 of the Heritage Act 1977 to the owners of Kenmore, in a further step to ensure the entire heritage listing is brought up to minimum standards.

"A hazardous materials report (commissioned by HNSW) of the fire site has shown the presence of asbestos and lead. This further adds to my concern for safety on the site."

Mrs Tuckerman also slammed the 'distant' owners of Kenmore but that she hoped a masterplan with input from council would eventuate.

"Despite recent evidence of attempts to clean the grounds, board up access points, the entire Kenmore precinct remains neglected by distant owners who appear to hold no regard or respect to the Goulburn community and our heritage values," she said.

"The Heritage Council of NSW and HNSW continue to seek action from the owners and their representatives to develop a Master Plan for the site. Any planning work should include close engagement with Goulburn Mulwaree Council.

"Goulburn Mulwaree Council have proven through the completion of Goulburn Performing Arts Centre that adaptive reuse of our precious heritage buildings is possible and can deliver magnificent results."

The Goulburn Post has previously made numerous unsuccessful attempts to contact the owner Australia China International Pty Ltd.

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