Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00163:reg:2016:p17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00163
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2016 (pt 17/22)
Character Range: 88880–92811

There is also an architectural coherency between lightstations across NSW, particularly those designed by James Barnet as the Colonial Architect (1865-1890). As a representative example, the design and compact nature of the building group at Sugarloaf Point reflects the typical layout of regional lightstation complexes around Australia.

   5.3  Condition and integrity of Commonwealth heritage values
A heritage monitoring program was implemented in 2016. Each site is visited and reviewed every two years where the heritage fabric and values of the site are evaluated. Assessment of the condition and integrity of lighthouse's Commonwealth heritage values are derived from the latest available Heritage asset condition report produced by AMSA's maintenance contractor.
'Condition' is measured from good to poor and incorporates the current condition of the specific value. Integrity is measured from high to low and incorporates the value's intactness. Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse's Commonwealth heritage values and its associated attributes maintain good condition and high integrity.
Value                                Values (including attributes)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Condition  Integrity
Criterion A) Processes               Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse, opened in 1875, is significant for its association with the development of New South Wales maritime navigational aids during an important period of expansion of the lighthouse network. It also has a long association with Australian shipping.  Good       High

Criterion B) Rarity                  The tower is unusual in that it is one of only two with an external stairway providing access to the tower. Further, it retains its original Chance Bros optics.                                                                                                               Good       High

Criterion E)                         Dramatically located on the summit of an abrupt headland which rises 60 metres above the sea, and free from modern visual intrusions, the lighthouse has strong aesthetic values.                                                                                              Good       High
Aesthetic characteristics
Criterion F) Technical achievement   The Sugarloaf tower, with its rendered brick shaft, bluestone gallery supported by concrete corbels, and graceful gunmetal railing, represents a fine design achievement.                                                                                                      Good       High

Criterion G) Social value            Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse is well known in the area and has social significance for mariners, tourists and the north coast community.                                                                                                                                         Good       High

Criterion H) Significant people      The lighthouse was designed by New South Wales Colonial Architect James Barnet, and was the first of his major lighthouse designs. Barnet played a very influential role in the colony's architecture for over 25 years.                                                       Good       High

   5.4  Gain or loss of Commonwealth heritage values
There are no current occurrences of a gain or loss of heritage value at the site at the time this management plan was prepared. Evidence for the potential gain or loss of heritage values will be documented within this section in future versions of the plan.

  6.   Opportunities and constraints
   6.1  Implications arising from significance
The Commonwealth statement of significance (section 5.1 above) demonstrates Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse is a place of considerable heritage