Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01271:reg:2019:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01271
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2019 (pt 2/24)
Character Range: 52868–56040

Cape Byron will be undertaken to gain a greater understanding of the past and present connections on surrounding country.

 For more information on Bundjalung of Byron Bay Arakwal people, go to their website: http://arakwal.com.au

Local, national, and international associations

 Due to its prominent coast position, the Cape Byron Lightstation maintains a number of local, national and international associations.

 The NSW Marine Rescue operates within the Cape Byron Lighthouse precinct with an  office  onsite, and the Bureau of Meteorology operates a weather station onsite.

 With its position as the most easterly point on the Australian mainland, and its proximity to the Pacific Highway, the Cape Byron Lighthouse site is an established tourist destination.

 Events (for example, weddings and parties) are frequent on the site due to the scenic views and the catering/celebrant facilities that have been made available in recent decades. Additionally, the annual whale migration in the winter months attracts a large number of tourists and locals.

3.11         Unresolved questions or historical
     conflicts

 Any unresolved questions and historical conflicts concerning the history of the Cape Byron Lighthouse discovered will be included in this section in future versions of this plan.

3.12         Recommendations for further research

 Research is currently being undertaken by local NPWS discovery education staff on the past lighthouse keepers at Cape Byron. Such work will  be benefical in determining the full extent of the social value placed on the site within the Byron Bay community.

 Additionally, archaeological investigation of the site may reveal further information on prehistoric and historic uses of Cape Byron to broaden understandings of the site's intrinsic value 20.

    20        Heritage approvals are essential in undertaking archaeological excavations/investigations within the site.

   4.   Fabric

4.1             Fabric register

 The cultural significance of the lighthouse resides in its fabric, and also in its intangible aspects,   such as the meanings people ascribe to it, and the
 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 5.1).

Description and condition

 1901 French-made part-spherical dome of copper
 sheets lapped and screwed.

•          Ribs – Not visible but presumed to be cast iron
   radial ribs.

•          Inner skin – Copper sheets screw fixed to ribs.

•          Ventilator – Drum type with wind vane attached.

•          Wind vane – Intact and complete with cardinal direction indicators, spindle, gears, and internal pointer (no index).
•          Lightning conductor – Vertical pole beside ventilator, with four spikes at top, and two braces to ventilator. Eight vertical