Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01461:reg:2018:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01461
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2018 (pt 5/14)
Character Range: 47914–51382

prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The tower door is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of Tasmanian townships (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature: Intermediate floors
© AMSA, 2019
Description and condition
Two 1889 part floors forming stair landings. Slate floor slabs supported on rolled steel beams built into the tower walls.
Finish               painted
Condition            old, stable crack in the slate floor
                     otherwise intact and sound
Integrity            medium
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service
                     prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The intermediate floors are an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of Tasmanian townships (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature: Stairs
© AMSA, 2019
Description and condition
1889 geometric stair with cast iron treads/risers built into the tower wall, and wrought iron handrail and stanchions.
Finish               painted
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service
                     prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The tower stairs are an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of Tasmanian townships (criterion a). _________________________________________________________________________

Lighthouse feature: Ground floor
© AMSA, 2019
Description and condition
1889 concrete floor slab.
Finish               bare concrete
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The tower stairs are an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of Tasmanian townships (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature: Apron paving
© AMSA, 2019
Description and condition
Concrete apron slab around the base of the tower, with white painted margin.
Finish               trowelled bare concrete
Condition            stable
Integrity            high
Significance         moderate
Maintenance          keep in service
                     monitor for cracks and other erosions
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: Moderate
The apron paving is an essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of Tasmanian townships (criterion a).

  4.2 Related object and associated AMSA artefact
There are currently no AMSA artefacts on display at the Mersey Bluff Lighthouse.

  4.3 Comparative analysis
Mersey Bluff Lighthouse bears closest resemblance to Table Cape Lighthouse (TAS) built the year before in 1888. Although each of the structures maintain unique features, both were designed by Huckson & Hutchinson and constructed of brick with internal face plumb, therefore maintaining the same diameter. Both the tenders for the construction of the Mersey Bluff structure and the Table Cape lantern room were awarded to the Duff Bros. of Hobart
Whereas Mersey Bluff was originally installed with a 4th Order Chance Bros. dioptric lens, Table Cape was installed with a 2nd Order Chance Bros. lantern. Both lighthouses were originally painted white and are located along the north coast of Tasmania.