Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2014L00095:body:0:p42
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2014L00095
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knowledge and respect for the heritage values of the place

Commentary
Relevant staff will be trained in the legislative requirements that pertain to heritage matters and, where necessary, appropriate training and material on heritage matters will be provided to managers and administrators who have responsibility for heritage management (including relevant stakeholders).

Implementation strategy
    * Where necessary, and where resources and priorities permit, conduct appropriate training on heritage matters for managers and administrators who have respon­sibility for heritage management including relevant stakeholders.

8.4. Use of the lighthouse

8.4.1. Issue 10: Continuity of the aids to navigation

Policy 10: AMSA will continue to operate the Dent Island Lighthouse for as long as it is required for safety of navigation by the commercial shipping industry that pays the Marine Navigation Levy

Commentary
The Dent Island light is designated as a Category 2 aid to navigation under the IALA Availability performance standards Category 2 aids have an availability target of 99.0%. This rating is an indication that the Dent Island light is an impor­tant part of the system of aids to navigation in the area.

Implementation strategy
    * Continue regular operation and servicing of the lighthouse.

8.4.2. Issue 11: Maintaining clear view of the light from the sea

Policy 11: Trees which intrude between Dent Island Lighthouse and vessels in the Whitsunday Passage will be removed

Commentary
Although the vegetation growing in the lightstation and its setting contribute to the heritage value of the place, allowing trees to obstruct mariners' sight of the light would conflict with the effective use of the site for its significant function. Because of the steep slopes only a few trees are potentially obstructive.

Implementation strategy
  3.       AMSA to monitor the trees, and request the GBRMPA to arrange for removal of any that intrude.

8.4.3. Issue 12: Access to the lighthouse

Policy 12: The interior of the lighthouse is to be accessible only to people authorised by AMSA

Commentary
The situation of the Dent Island Lighthouse, and the nature of its fabric, make its interior unsuitable for access by the public. The lighthouse is likely to be visited several times each year, either by officers of AMSA or by maintenance contractors —  these people are authorised by AMSA and trained in the appropriate safety procedures.

Implementation strategy
    * Continue present arrangements for access to the lighthouse by AMSA officers or people authorised by AMSA.
    * AMSA to manage access to its leased area including the lighthouse in accordance with AMSA's workplace health and safety policies and procedures.

8.5. Use of the rest of the lightstation

8.5.1. Issue 13: Occupation of the cottages

Policy 13: Both of the cottages should continue in use as dwellings

Commentary
Continuous occupation of the