Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01613:reg:2020:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01613
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2020 (pt 5/17)
Character Range: 53536–56944

Description and condition
1888 slate slab floor, continuous with lantern floor, supported by the top of the tower wall and by cast iron brackets and wrought iron fascia.
Finish               painted
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service, maintain joint seals
                     prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: high
The balcony floor is both an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature: Balcony balustrade
© AMSA 2019
Description and condition
Recent stainless steel balustrade with four tubular rails welded to tubular stanchions. Recent stainless steel mesh and frame attached to balustrade for public safety.
Finish               bare stainless steel
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service, monitor condition
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The balcony balustrade is an essential part of the lighthouse (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature: Walls
© AMSA 2019
Description and condition
1888 brick walls, built with the internal face plumb so that the internal volume is of constant diameter.
Finish               external: painted
                     internal: most paintwork removed by abrasive blasting
Condition            minor erosion of internal surface by abrasive blasting
                     otherwise intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service, prepare and paint at normal intervals
                     monitor condition of pointing and brickwork
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The tower walls are an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
The height of the tower walls contribute to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).

Lighthouse feature: Windows
© AMSA 2019
Description and condition
Original window openings with recent stainless steel frames built into brickwork, with fixed glazing.

Finish               frames: painted outside, bare metal inside
                     glass: clear
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         moderate
Maintenance          keep in service, prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: Moderate
The window openings are an original part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature:  Door
© AMSA 2021
Description and condition
1888 door opening.
    * Inner door – recent timber framed, braced and sheeted door, hung in timber door frame with fixed glass fanlight. Recent cylinder dead locking rimlock. Three recent heavy strap hinges. Stainless steel plate around keyhole.
    * Outer door – welded steel grille door, with welded mesh infill, hung in welded steel frame with fixed grille above transom. Secured with pad bolt.
    * Entry steps – three concrete entry steps. Steps and landing were demolished and reconstructed in 2011 as previous steps had varying height risers and were not suitable