Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00060:reg:2015:p12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00060
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2015 (pt 12/17)
Character Range: 73409–77472

plan in the instance Aboriginal cultural heritage is suspected and/or found.

  6.2 Framework: sensitivity to change
Owing to the site's rarity and aesthetic qualities, Goose Island Lighthouse is of high significance. Therefore, work actioned by AMSA on the lighthouse's fabric harnesses the potential to reduce or eradicate the significance of the site's heritage values.
Conservation works, including restoration and reconstruction, or adaption works of the absolute minimum so as to continue the lightstation's usefulness as an AtoN are the only works that should be actioned by AMSA on Goose Island Lighthouse. Some exceptions are made for health and safety requirements, however any and all work carried out must be conducted in line with heritage considerations and requirements of the EPBC Act.
The table below demonstrates the level of sensitivity attributed to the various elements of the fabric register in the face of change. These are measured on a High-Moderate-Low spectrum depending on the action's possible threat to the site's heritage values.
High sensitivity
              High sensitivity to change includes instances wherein a change would pose a major threat to the heritage value of a specific fabric, or the lightstation as a whole. A major threat is one that would lead to substantial or total loss of the heritage value.

Moderate sensitivity
              Moderate sensitivity to change includes instances wherein a change would pose a moderate threat to the heritage value of a specific fabric, or would pose a threat to the heritage significance of a specific fabric in another part of the building. A moderate threat is one that would diminish the heritage value, or diminish the ability of an observer to appreciate the value.
Low sensitivity
              Low sensitivity to change includes instances wherein a change would pose little to no threat to the heritage value of a specific fabric, and would pose little to no threat to heritage significance in another part of the building.

Component                                                Level of sensitivity                                                Nature of change impacting heritage values

Goose Island Lighthouse structure, including store shed  High                                                                    * Changes to façade materials and design.

                                                                                                                                 * Reduction of all-round visibility of the structure and its setting on Goose Island.

Low                                                          * Repainting of structure in like colours.

                                                             * Removal of asbestos and lead paint or other toxic materials.

                                                             * Repairs to apron paving.

Ground floor                                             High                                                                    * Changes to façade materials and designs.

Low                                                          * Movement, removal or replacement of battery racks.

Intermediate floors                                      High                                                                    * Removal of timber intermediate floors.

Low                                                          * Corrosion repairs to steel beams.

Stairs                                                   High                                                                    * Removal of late 19th century spiral staircase.

Low                                                          * Corrosion repairs to staircase.

Balcony                                                  High                                                                    * Changes to façade materials and design.

Low                                                          * Repainting of balcony in like colours.

Lantern room and base                                    High