Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01339:reg:372:p34
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01339
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 372 (pt 34/62)
Character Range: 240686–243700

Reserve.

Access for authorised and emergency vehicles is available via locked bollards at the southern end of the semi-circular driveway. No public parking is available on site.

On-site parking for occasional special events may be allowed, however it will be restricted to the lawn area in the south-western corner of the site. Parking in this location would be discreetly screened from the lighthouse compound. Traffic management measures will be put in place during large scale Harbour Trust events at Macquarie Lightstation.

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Figure 16 – Looking West from Coastal Walkway

7.9. Services

Site services including electricity, water, gas, telecommunications and stormwater services to the site will be maintained as required.

The Harbour Trust will investigate opportunities to rationalise electricity infrastructure in the vicinity of the site. Where possible, unsightly overhead cables on the site will be placed underground to improve views to and from the lighthouse. Where possible, direct and independent water meters will be provided for the lighthouse, Assistant Keeper's Quarters, Head Keeper's Quarters and each of the townhouses. New meters will be installed in unobtrusive locations.

The Lighthouse downpipes will be connected to the 1881 cistern. This will help protect the Lighthouse footings from water seepages as well as providing a possible means for re-using rainwater on-site. Stormwater collected from other building roofs will continue to be directed towards Old South Head Road.

The existing concrete stormwater outlet near the townhouses will be removed.

7.10.                   Interpretation

One of the primary objectives of the Harbour Trust, in conserving the heritage values of its lands and opening them up to public access, is to convey their rich natural and cultural heritage in a meaningful, relevant and engaging way to the general public.

For Macquarie Lightstation, all phases of the site's history and continued active use as a lighthouse will be interpreted, focusing in particular on the site's important role in illustrating the development of lighthouse technology and maritime safety.

The methods of interpretation may include, but not be restricted to:

        * On-site design in order to interpret the location of former structures on the site.
        * External interpretive signage and other forms of display to convey the site's past use and history. This will be located either within the Lighthouse or in the area of the former Engineer and Assistant's Quarters.
        * External orientation and way-finding signage to help visitors appreciate and understand the site as a whole. Users of the Coastal Walk will be encouraged to move into the elevated compound via each extremity of the Greenway wall, perpendicular to the lighthouse's main axis of symmetry.
        * Guided activities for tourists, students and other specialist interest groups;
        * Events and Open Days.
        * Visitor information brochure and site