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Commencement Date

This plan was reviewed by the Australian Heritage Council at its meeting on 7 June 2019. The Council agreed that the plan as drafted is not inconsistent with the Commonwealth Heritage Management Principles and the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The Plan was adopted by the Harbour Trust Board on 17 September 2019 and came into force the day after it was published on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.

1.2. Land to which the Management Plan Applies

The land covered by the Management Plan is shown by broken black edging on the plan at Figure 1, described as Lots 1, 4, 5 and 6 in DP 801240 and Lots 1 and 2 in DP 811578. All of the land is owned by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has a lease over Lot 4 in DP 801240 until 2023, and is responsible for the operation of the Lighthouse.

Lot 1 in DP 801240 and Lot 1 in DP 811578 (the Assistant Keepers' Quarters) and Lot 5 in DP 801240 (the Head Keeper's Quarters) are leased as private residences with leases expiring in 2116 and 2119 respectively.

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Figure 1 – Management Plan Area

SECTION 2 – AIMS OF THIS PLAN – COVER PAGE

2.     Aims of this Plan

Section 2 outlines the aims of this Management Plan.

The aims of this Management Plan are to:
       * Maintain the continuing operation of the Lighthouse as a navigation beacon;
       * Conserve and interpret the Commonwealth Heritage values of the Macquarie Lightstation and to facilitate its interpretation and appreciation as a landmark historic place in Sydney; and
       * Maximise public access.

In doing this it also aims to:

       * Be consistent with Commonwealth Heritage management principles;
       * Conserve and enhance the landmark qualities of the site and important views to and from the site and retain historic visual connections to the lighthouse lantern;
       * Improve the relationship of the site with adjoining public open space and coastal walk;
       * Interpret the original Greenway Palladian-style Lightstation and compound, and the quarry;
       * Retain the open windswept character of the site and ensure that plantings and vegetation do not obstruct important historical sightlines;
       * Improve vehicular access to the Head Keeper's Quarters;
       * Provide visitor facilities and amenities including toilets, interpretation and gathering areas;
       * Improve the reticulation of existing services on the site including stormwater, water and power;
       * Appropriately manage any remnant site contamination and hazardous materials;
       * Improve the management of stormwater runoff;
       * Apply the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD); and
       * Address any potential consequences of climate change.

SECTION 3 – PLANNING FRAMEWORK– COVER PAGE