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18      b)  Point Perpendicular Lighthouse (lit 1899),
               c)  Norah Head Lighthouse (lit 1903).
Figure 19    Cape Byron elevation blueprint (1899)
Figure 20    Point Perpendicular elevation blueprint (1897)
Figure 21    Document detailing the opening of the Cape Byron light and signatures (1901)

Executive summary

 The Cape Byron Lightstation was  placed  on the Commonwealth Heritage List in 2004 for its contribution to the establishment of marine Aids
 to Navigation (AtoN) along the New South Wales coast, the rarity of its Henry-Lepaute optic, it's aesthetic characteristics, unique technical features, and immense social value.

 The Cape Byron Lightstation was placed on the NSW State Heritage Register in 2019 for its historical, associative, aesthetic and social significance, its research potential, rarity and
 representativeness. The site is also of high cultural significance to the Bundjalung of Byron Bay Arakwal People who are the native title holders.

 Situated 1.6 kilometres from Byron Bay town centre, the lightstation is located on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland. Built in 1901, the Cape Byron Lighthouse was one of the last lightstations
 to make up the 'highway of lights' illuminating the New South Wales coastline. Its concrete block construction was designed by Charles Harding who modelled the lighthouse after the work of former colonial architect James Barnet. Apart from the tower and attached pavilion rooms, the lightstation also encompasses a flag locker, flagpole, the Cape Byron pillar, and two cottages. As a working aid
 to navigation, the lighthouse tower remains the property of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

 Although the lighthouse remains fitted with its  original lens assembly, it now runs on an automated mechanism as part of our network of AtoN. The equipment is serviced by AMSA's maintenance contractor who visits at least once per year.
 Our officers visit on an ad hoc basis for auditing,
 project and community liaison purposes.

 The larger part of the lightstation which includes the two cottages lies outside of our lease and is managed by the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The lightstation is open to visitors all year round.

 This heritage management plan  is concerned mainly with the lighthouse, but also addresses the management of the surrounding precinct and land. The plan is intended to guide our decisions and actions. We have prepared  this plan to integrate the heritage values of the lightstation in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000.

 Being well built and  generally  well  maintained, the lighthouse precinct is in relatively good, stable
 condition. The policies and management guidelines set out in this heritage management plan strive to ensure that the Commonwealth heritage values
 of the Cape Byron Lightstation are