Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00357:reg:2018:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00357
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2018 (pt 1/12)
Character Range: 35241–38222

2018  Asbestos fibrous cement sheeting from window removed and replaced with new fibrous cement sheeting.
      Broken window louvres removed from site.

  3.8 Summary of current and former uses
From its construction in 1950, Cape Baily Lighthouse has been used as a marine AtoN for mariners at sea. Its AtoN capability remains its primary use.
  3.9 Summary of past and present community associations

Aboriginal associations
The lighthouse resides within a National Park renowned for its rich Aboriginal cultural heritage and history. The local community maintains strong associations with the land on which the lighthouse was built and continues to operate on today. Further information on past and present associations from appropriate knowledge-holders will be included in future versions of the plan.
Local, national and international associations
Cape Baily Lighthouse is considered a significant site of New South Wales and Australian history. The surrounding Kamay Botany Bay National Park is also notable for its associations to national and international conservation efforts.
  3.10         Unresolved questions or historical conflicts
It has often been reported that Cape Baily houses a late 19th century lantern. This is incorrect as the builder's plate on the lantern detail that lantern was constructed by Robinson Bros. in 1950.
  3.11         Recommendations for further research
Further investigation on the construction process, and the lighthouse's early operation management would be beneficial.

  4.   Fabric
   4.1  Fabric register
The cultural significance of the lighthouse resides in its fabric, and also in its intangible aspects, such as the meanings people ascribe to it, and the connections to other places and things. The survival of its cultural value depends on a well-informed understanding of what is significant, and on clear thinking about the consequences of change. The Burra Charter sets out good practice for conserving cultural significance.
Below, each part of the lighthouse is listed and the description, condition and significance of each part is discussed. Criterion listed under 'Heritage Significance' refer to the criterion satisfied within the specific Commonwealth heritage listing (see 'Section 5.1').
Lighthouse feature: Lantern roof
© AMSA 2020
Description and condition
1950 conical roof of copper sheets lapped and riveted. Built with single skin (no internal lining). Supported on circular ring of cast iron segments bolted together. There is no gutter – the roof sheets have a stiffener along the eaves of half-round gutter is formed around the edge of the roof, with holes to allow water to escape – no provision for down pipes. Central drum shaped vent, with circular internal drip tray. Vent has been fully or partly sealed off above the roof. No provision for weather vane.
       * Inner skin – none
       * Ventilator – drum type
       * Lightning conductor – forked lightning conductor on top of vent
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