Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01547:reg:1999:p12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01547
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1999 (pt 12/19)
Character Range: 80638–86194

living standards in an isolated outpost.
SHR Criterion E – Research potential                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The island is one of the most significant seabird breeding areas in NSW
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and was once the most important seal haul-out site in the state.
An item has potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of NSW's cultural or natural history.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Bird life was first studied on the island early in the 21st century and the sea life has been studied for nearly half a century using the island as a research base.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The island is a significant resource for research into the effects of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            occupation of European settlement in an isolated natural environment.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The numerous archaeological sites on the Island are significant and relate to Aboriginal, European and natural elements on the Island.
SHR Criterion F – Rarity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Rare for association with natural values.

An item possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of NSW's cultural or natural history.
SHR Criterion G – Representativeness                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        A fine intact example of the work of James Barnet, NSW colonial architect.

An item is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of NSW's:
 •  Cultural or natural places; or
 •  Cultural or natural environments

 These heritage values, identified and explained within the Commonwealth Heritage List and the State Heritage Register, will form the basis of the management of the Montague Island Lighthouse. In the event of necessary works, all criteria will be consulted to inform best practice management of the values associated with the lightstation. (See Section 7 – Conservation management policies  for further information on strategies to conserve Montague Island Lighthouse heritage values).

     5.3             Condition and integrity of the commonwealth heritage values

 A heritage monitoring program was implemented in 2016. Each site is visited and reviewed every two years where the heritage fabric and values of the site are evaluated. Assessment of the condition and integrity of lighthouse's values are derived from the

 latest available Heritage Asset Condition Report
 produced  by AMSA's  maintenance contractor.

 As a whole, the Montague Island Lighthouse demonstrates good condition. The lighthouse also demonstrates medium-high integrity. Some changes to the lighthouse, such as the removal of the original Chance Bros. lens and lantern and original internal catwalk, have had a slight impact on integrity.

Criteria                                  Attributes                                         Condition            Integrity

Criterion A – Processes
All of the structure's historic fabric,  Good                                                High
form and siting.
Criterion B – Rarity                     All of the place including its landscape setting.  Good                  High
Criterion D – Characteristic Values      The quality of design and craftsmanship of the:

                                          •  Granite tower
                                                                                            Good Good Good Good   High High High High
                                          •  Tapering walls

                                          •  Outward curving platform

                                          •  Curved balustrade
Criterion E – Aesthetic characteristics   •  The lighthouse's historic form and