Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01334:reg:2018:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01334
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2018 (pt 5/22)
Character Range: 53602–56978

section canted outward, cruciform stiffeners bolted to balusters, rectangular bottom rail, half-round top rail, turned bulbous fixing bolts at bottom.
Finish               bare metal
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The balcony balustrade is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aid along the NSW coast (criterion a).
The balcony balustrade contributes to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).
Lighthouse feature: Walls
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Description and condition
1891 tapered octagonal walls of mass concrete, cement rendered outside and plastered inside.
Finish               outside: painted
                     inside: bare plaster
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service, prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The tower walls are an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of 19th century navigational aids along the NSW coast (criterion a).
Smoky Cape is one of only three lighthouses composed of mass concrete construction in NSW (criterion b).
The form and fabric of the tower walls is an example of late-nineteenth century industrial maritime technology (criterion d).
The tower walls contribute to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).
The design of the tower walls stands as an example of the James Barnet style, an influential figure within the NSW colony (criterion h).
Lighthouse feature: Windows
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Description and condition
Six 1891 windows with gunmetal casement sashes, hinges, latches and frames, built into the concrete walls. One fixed curved glass window for former auxiliary light.
Finish               frames and sashes: painted
                     glass: clear
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service, prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The windows are an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of 19th century navigational aids along the NSW coast (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature: Door
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Description and condition
The doors into the tower at ground floor are timber framed and sheeted doors. Brass door furniture.
Finish               polished
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service, prepare and maintain polish at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The tower door is an essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of 19th century navigational aids along the NSW coast (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature: Weight tube
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Description and condition
1891 riveted iron tube in the centre of the tower, between the lantern floor and the ground floor.

Finish               painted
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            medium
Significance         high
Maintenance          preserve, prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage