Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00074:reg:2021:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00074
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2021 (pt 1/15)
Character Range: 44804–47926

2021           Major refurbishment works including:
                      * Corrosion reparations to lantern room and balcony
                      * Timber reparations to structure frame
                      * Replacement of corrugated cladding (walls and entrance porch)
                      * Corrosion repairs to base ring
                      * Repainting of lighthouse (internal and external)

  3.7 Summary of current and former uses
From its construction in 1886, Goods Island Lighthouse has been used as a marine AtoN for mariners at sea. Its AtoN capability remains its primary use. The quarters, once used to house keepers stationed at the tower, are no longer on site.
The lighthouse, and the island as a whole, were also utilised for naval efforts throughout the duration of World War II. By the early 1940s, various structures built for the purpose of surveilling surrounding waters had altered the original layout of the lightstation. Keepers were removed from the island, and the cottages were for the full use of military personnel. The lighthouse retained its original purpose as an AtoN and was operated by those stationed on Goods Island.
  3.8  Summary of past and present community associations

Kaurareg past and present associations
Kaurareg are the traditional owners and knowledge-holders for the region. Kaurareg and the wider Torres Strait community maintain strong connections to Palilag. Today, the island is often visited by traditional custodians for fishing, hunting, camping and other reasons.

Local, national and international associations
The lighthouse maintains strong familial links due to its extensive history as a staffed site. Numerous families were stationed at Goods Island, and their experiences were captured by contemporary sources.
The lighthouse and larger landscape of the island also maintain strong association with the Australian war effort following the outbreak of the Second World War. The military personnel stationed on the island were responsible for tending to the light, and remnants found at site shed light on naval surveillance during this period.
Impacts to community involvement
Management, and changes in management, of Goods Island Lighthouse have the potential to impact community groups with interests in the lighthouse and site. Management change may impact site access arrangements, third-party licence agreements, the provision of historical records, or the continued operation of the lighthouse as an aid to navigation.
In the event management changes with the potential to impact community stakeholders are proposed, stakeholders will be notified and consulted.
  3.9 Unresolved questions or historical conflicts
It is uncertain when designs of Goods Island Lighthouse were originally drawn, and when construction of the tower commenced. It is understood that work was underway by 1886, however there is no clear idea of when workers were first mobilised to site.

  3.10         Recommendations for further research
Further investigation on the design and construction process would be beneficial in understanding the significance of Goods