Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01587:reg:1961:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01587
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1961 (pt 15/19)
Character Range: 88826–95422

to no threat to heritage significance in another part of the building.

Component                                                                  Level of sensitivity                                                                           Nature of change impacting heritage values

Eddystone Point Lighthouse structure (excluding auxiliary light building)  High                                                                                                  * Changes to façade materials and design
                                                                                                                                                                                 * Reduction of the all-round visibility of the structure and its setting on Eddystone Point
                                                                                                                                                                                 * Painting of stone materials in structure
                                                                                                                                                                                 * Removal of the stone-flying external staircase
Low                                                                               * Removal of asbestos/lead paint or other toxic materials
                                                                                  * Repairs to masonry materials
Lantern room, balcony and balustrades                                      High                                                                                                  * Removal of original lantern house
Low                                                                               * Replacement of lantern glazing panes
                                                                                  * Repainting of lantern room in like colours
Intermediate floors, staircase and weight tube                             High                                                                                                  * Removal of original staircase
Low                                                                               * Reparation works on original staircase
                                                                                  * Painting of staircase, intermediate floor platforms, and weight tube in like colours
Lens assembly, light source and pedestal                                   High                                                                                                  * Removal of 1st Order Chance Bros. lens from lighthouse
                                                                                                                                                                                 * Removal of the mercury bath
                                                                                                                                                                                 * Removal of pedestal
Low                                                                               * Maintenance to, or cleaning of, the mercury bath
VEGA Beacon                                                                Low                                                                                                   * Light upgrade
                                                                                                                                                                                 * Removal or replacement of beacon
                                                                                                                                                                                 * Change to the light's character
Windows and doors                                                          Medium                                                                                                * Alteration of original window and door openings
Low                                                                               * Repair of wooden of doors and door jambs
                                                                                  * Replacement of window panes and stainless steel frames
Entry room and ground floor                                                High                                                                                                  * Painting of internal granite walls
Low                                                                               * Placement of operational equipment within ground floor

  6.3  Statutory and legislative requirements
Below are listed the various Acts and Code that influence the management of Eddystone Point Lighthouse in terms of heritage, navigation, and work health and safety.
Act or Code                                                                              Description

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth)                      The Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act (Cth) (EPBC Act) requires agencies to prepare management plans that satisfy the obligations included in Schedule 7A and 7B of the EPBC Regulations.

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (Cth) Schedule 7B  The Commonwealth Department of the Agriculture, Water and the Environment has determined these principles as essential for guidance in managing heritage properties.
                                                                                                * The objective in managing Commonwealth heritage places is to identify, protect, conserve, present and transmit, to all generations, their Commonwealth Heritage values.
                                                                                                * The management of Commonwealth heritage places should use the best available knowledge, skills and standards for those places, and include ongoing technical and community input to decisions and actions that may have a significant impact on their Commonwealth Heritage values.
                                                                                                * The management of Commonwealth heritage places should respect all heritage values of the place and seek to integrate, where appropriate, any Commonwealth, State, Territory and local government responsibilities for those places.
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