Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2014L00095:body:0:p44
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2014L00095
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 150257–153226

AMSA reserves the right to decide whether such events occur, based on the findings of a risk analysis and the availability of personnel.

More generally, the decision to open the lightstation (but not the lighthouse) for occasional visits is a matter for the GBRMPA and its private lessee. Again, a decision to do so would need to be based on the findings of a risk analysis and the availability of personnel.

Implementation strategy
  4.       The GBRMPA and AMSA develop and adopt, in consultation with the private lessee, a protocol for approving and conducting special interest visits to the lightstation.

8.6. Conserving the lighthouse

8.6.1. Issue 16: Ongoing maintenance

Policy 16: Continue the scheduled periodic maintenance of the lighthouse

Commentary
The good condition of the lighthouse reflects the continuous maintenance it has received, carried out by the resident lightkeepers from 1879 to 1983, then by visiting Commonwealth staff, and more recently by AMSA's contractors.

Implementation strategy
  5.       AMSA to arrange for maintenance to be carried out to the lighthouse as required while the lighthouse continues to operate as an AMSA aid to navigation.

8.6.2. Issue 17: Equipment changes and upgrades

Policy 17: Install and operate equipment in the lighthouse, so that it continues to function as an effective marine aid to navigation, in such a way as to cause the least possible harm to the significant fabric

Commentary
The 1879 tower has proved to be a versatile and durable structure, which has been adapted to accommodate changes in lighthouse technology. Future generations of equipment should be installed in a reversible manner (so that it can, in turn, be replaced by the next generation, without damage to significant fabric).

Implementation strategy
  6.       Continue replacement and upgrading of aids to navigation in the lighthouse as required to meet AMSA's service commitment, in a manner that preserves the early fabric of the lighthouse.
  7.       AMSA to maintain information on the heritage fabric of the lighthouse, including any changes to the fabric, in a heritage fabric register.

8.7. Conserving the other lightstation elements

8.7.1. Issue 18: Protection and management of significant fabric

Policy 18: Protect and conserve the significant external and internal fabric of the lightstation, including existing buildings, layout and setting

Commentary — conservation, repair or restoration
To protect and conserve fabric and elements expert conserving processes may be needed. The application of these processes is often technically complicated and may require expert advice and work skills. Particular care is needed when repairing, restoring or reconstructing historic fabric to ensure as much significant fabric is retained as possible.

The significance of the place and its heritage values can be made more visible by removing more modern elements if the opportunity arises and when priorities