Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00074:reg:2021:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00074
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2021 (pt 11/15)
Character Range: 75784–79626

in Torres Strait, since 1877. The present lighthouse was constructed at the highest point on the island in 1886 and has been a key element of the maritime history of Torres Strait, ensuring the safety of vessels in Prince of Wales Passage and Normanby Sound for over 110 years. It played an important role in the days of World War 2, when Torres Strait was a vital location in Australia's defence against invasion by Japan. The light still operates, having been transferred to automatic function in 1973. (Criteria A.4, B.2.)  Good       High

Criterion B) Rarity                 Goods Island lighthouse is believed to be the only lighthouse in Queensland to have been constructed entirely by government labour.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Good       High

Criterion D) Characteristic values  With the exception of its automatic light, the Goods Island lighthouse demonstrates the principal characteristics of a late 19th Century Queensland lighthouse. The associated lightstation complex, including the lighthouse, the keepers quarters, the rear lead light contribute to this by illustrating important aspects of lightstation design concepts of the 1880s.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Good       High

   5.3  Gain or loss of Commonwealth heritage values
As evidenced in Section 5.2, Goods Island Lighthouse's identified Commonwealth Heritage values remain intact and in good condition.
In order to capture any gained Commonwealth Heritage values, a Heritage Place Review should be undertaken. At the time this plan was prepared, AMSA is planning a review program to be undertaken over a 5-year period.
Evidence of gained or lost of heritage values will be documented within this section in future versions of the plan.
   5.4  Other heritage listings
Currently Goods Island Lighthouse is not listed on any State or local heritage registers.
Goods Island Lighthouse is listed on the non-statutory Register of the National Estate which was replaced by the Commonwealth Heritage List (Place ID: 101518).

  6.   Opportunities and constraints
   6.1  Implications arising from significance
The Commonwealth statement of significance (section 5.1 above) demonstrates Goods Island Lighthouse is a place of considerable heritage value due to its association with the maritime history of the Torres Strait, its standing as the only known lighthouse entirely constructed by the State Government, and for the retention of its 19th century Queensland lighthouse characteristics.
The implication arising from this assessment is that key aspects of the place should be conserved to retain this significance. The key features requiring conservation include:
       * architectural quality of the building
       * the original lens assembly,
       * interior features including:
       -          lantern room,
       -          ground floor,
       -          pedestal,
       -          ladder,
       -          porch
       * exterior feature including:
       -          lantern roof,
       -          balcony (including balustrades),
       -          tower walls,
       -          windows and doors,
       -          entry stairs
Referral and approvals of action
The EPBC Act requires approval from the Minister for the