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of the Local Studies Collection,
    Sutherland Shire Libraries)

    Figure 15. Cape Baily Lighthouse under construction, 1950 (Courtesy of the Local Studies Collection, Sutherland Shire Libraries)

    Figure 16. Visitors to Cape Baily Lighthouse, 1950 (Courtesy of the Local Studies Collection, Sutherland Shire Libraries)

    Figure 17. Stokes Point Lighthouse (© AMSA, 2017)

    Figure 18. Cape Liptrap Lighthouse (© AMSA, 2013)

Acronym List
List of acronyms utilised throughout this heritage management plan:
Acronym           Definition
AGA               Gas Accumulator Company
AMSA              Australian Maritime Safety Authority
AMSG              Australian Maritime Systems Group
AtoN              Aid to Navigation
BBT               Barbier, Benard, et Turenne
CHL               Commonwealth Heritage List
DCCEEW            Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
EPBC Act          Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth)
EPBC Regulations  Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (Cth)
HMP               Heritage Management Plan
IALA              International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities
LED               Light emitting diode
NAA               National Archives of Australia
NES               National Environmental Significance
NLA               National Library of Australia
RMS               Record Management System
RNE               Register for the National Estate (non-statutory archive)

Executive summary
Built in 1950, Cape Baily Lighthouse was fully-functional by 21 December of the same year. The lighthouse was constructed to aid vessels entering and leaving Botany Bay south of Sydney (New South Wales).
Cape Baily Lighthouse is notable for its heritage significance and was placed on the Commonwealth Heritage List in 2004. As included within its listing, the lighthouse is recognised for its association with the ongoing development of aids to navigation during the mid-20th century post-war period. The lighthouse is also notable for its aesthetic value sitting atop the headland with no modern intrusions.
Situated on Cape Baily within the Kamay Botany National Park, the lighthouse stands approximately 17.5km south of Sydney. As a working marine aid to navigation (AtoN), the lighthouse tower is operated and managed by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
The lighthouse houses a Chance Brothers & Co. 375mm focal radius fixed (non-rotating) lens which is still in service today. The light runs on an automated mechanism as part of AMSA's network of AtoN. The equipment is serviced by AMSA's maintenance contractor who visits as least once per year. AMSA officers visit on an ad hoc basis for auditing, project and community liaison purposes.
AMSA lease the site from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Authority (NSW NPWS).
This heritage management plan is concerned mainly with the lighthouse, however it also addresses the management of the surrounding land. The plan is intended to guide AMSA's decisions and actions. AMSA has prepared this plan to integrate the heritage values of the lighthouse in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth), and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation