Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00967:reg:2019:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00967
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2019 (pt 1/16)
Character Range: 40150–43352

2019  Lead paint removal (external and internal surfaces).
      Major tower repaint (external and internal surfaces).
      Asbestos removal from lantern room.

Figure 14. Cape Wickham Lighthouse balcony replacement blueprints, 1918 Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia. NAA: A10182, CN 01 133 (© Commonwealth of Australia, National Archives of Australia)

  3.8 Summary of current and former uses
Since construction in 1861, Cape Wickham Lighthouse has been used as a marine AtoN for mariners at sea. Its AtoN capabilities remain its primary use.
  3.9 Summary of past and present community associations
The Cape Wickham Lighthouse is firmly embedded within the King Island community.

Aboriginal associations
Further consultation is required with traditional stakeholders will be undertaken for a greater understanding of the past and present associations held across the region. This section will be updated following these consultations.

Local, national and international associations
As the tallest Australian lighthouse, Cape Wickham is significant within the King Island community and surrounding areas. Owing to its unique history – resulting in the lighthouse never having an official 'opening' – the surrounding community held a 150th anniversary opening in November 2011. It was at this event that the lighthouse, along with the memory of those lost in the surrounding waters, was marked by former governor-general, Quentin Bryce, who officially opened Cape Wickham Lighthouse.[27]

  3.10         Unresolved questions and historical conflicts
Minor dates concerning the lighthouse's history are disputed between differing historical resources. While the date of the lighthouse's automation is widely corroborated as 1918, it is disputed how quickly afterwards the lighthouse was de-staffed and the keepers' cottages demolished. Various sources distinguish the lighthouse was de-staffed immediately, however some claim it was not until 1921, the same year as the demolition of the cottages.
Depending on the historical sources accessed, the radio beacon was installed between 1939-1941, and removed between 1988-1989.

  3.11         Recommendations for further research
Further investigation is required to determine the correct chronology of events concerning alterations carried out at the lighthouse. Additionally, investigation on those stationed at the lighthouse would provide further information on the historical and cultural significance of Cape Wickham Lighthouse.
 Figure 15. 150th Anniversary Opening Cape Wickham Lighthouse (Source: AMSA, 2011)

  4.   Fabric register

  4.1 Register
The cultural significance of the lighthouse resides in its fabric, and in its intangible aspects – such as the meanings people ascribe to it, and its connections to other places and things. The survival of its cultural value depends on a well-informed understanding of what is significant, and on clear thinking about the consequences of change. The Burra Charter sets out good practice for conserving cultural significance.

Criterion listed under 'Heritage Significance' refer to the criterion satisfied within the specific Commonwealth heritage listing (see section