Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01056:reg:2020:p12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01056
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2020 (pt 12/18)
Character Range: 78292–81442

2.2)
                                            The erection of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Quarters was important to the local timber industry which was developing around Augusta during the 1880s. Due to its isolated location, timber had to be transported to market by boat and the treacherous conditions often experienced around Cape Leeuwin were a constant worry to local mariners and timber merchants. (Criterion 2.2)
                                            The new service buildings which were constructed during the 1950s and 1970s, while intrusive architecturally, none-the-less have historical importance as they show the development in lighthouse technology over the years. (Criterion 2.2)
                                            Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Quarters have strong associations with Sir John Forrest who pushed for many years to have a new light erected on the south west corner of Western Australia. The place also has strong associations with M.C. Davies and George Temple Poole. M.C. Davies was instrumental in developing the timber industry around Augusta and he was keen to see the installation of a light on Cape Leeuwin as it would greatly assist the local shipping upon which the timber industry depended. George Temple Poole, the Chief Government architect, was responsible for the design of the light keepers' quarters and supervised the erection of the lighthouse. (Criterion 2.3)
                                            At the time of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse's completion, it had the most powerful lamp in Australia and it was the first light to use the relatively new technology of a mercury bath to support the heavy lens mechanism. It was also one of the last lighthouse's to convert from a pressurised kerosene mantle to a halogen lamp powered by electricity. (Criterion 2.4)
SHR Criterion 3 – Scientific value          The Chance Brothers lens and optical equipment is still in operation in the lighthouse and presents as a piece of precision engineering equipment which is still in perfect working order more than 100 years after its initial installation. (Criterion 3.3)
                                            Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Quarters was occupied by keepers for nearly 100 years, and due to the place's isolated conditions, the archaeological information retained beneath the floorboards of the cottages and in the refuse dumps (which no doubt still exist somewhere on the site), would give invaluable information about the lives and habits of these isolated families. (Criterion 3.2)

SHR Criterion 4 –                           Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Quarters is highly valued by the local community as it has become an important tourist destination for visitors from overseas, inter-state and intra-state. This importance is reflected in the recent document released by the Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) requesting public comment not only on the conservation of the site, but also on the future management of the site as a tourist destination. (Criterion 4.2)
Social value                                The importance of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse