Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01231:reg:2016:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01231
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2016 (pt 6/14)
Character Range: 51413–54708

and padlock outside.
Finish               painted
Condition            sound
Integrity            medium
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service, prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage sigificance: High
The tower door and frame are original parts of the only remaining intact structure of the lightstation complex (criterion b).
The tower door and frame are both original and essential parts og the lighthouse—exhibiting one style of late 19th century lighthouses (criterion d).

Lighthouse feature: Intermediate floors
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Description and condition
Four 1899 part floors form stair landings. Slate floor slabs supported on rolled steel beams, are built into the tower walls.
Finish               painted
Condition            old, stable crack in the slate floor at the foot of one stair flight. Otherwise intact and sound.
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service, prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The intermediate floors are original parts of the only remaining intact structure of the lightstation complex (criterion b).
The intermediate floors are both original and essential parts of the lighthouse—exhibiting one style of late 19th century lighthouses (criterion d).

Lighthouse feature: Stairs
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Description and condition
1899 geometric stair with cast iron treads/risers built into the tower wall, and wrought iron handrail and stanchions. Cast iron brackets support the centre of each flight.
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 internal stairs are an original part of the only remaining intact structure of the lightstation complex (criterion b).
The internal stairs are both original and essential parts of the lighthouse—exhibiting one style of late 19th century lighthouses (criterion d).
The internal stairs contribute to the aesthetic value of the lightstation (criterion e).

Lighthouse feature: Ground floor
© AMSA 2019
Description and condition
1899 concrete floor slab.

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 ground floor is an original part of the only remaining intact structure of the lightstation complex (criterion b).
The ground floor is both an original and essential part of the lighthouse—exhibiting one style of late 19th century lighthouses (criterion d).

Lighthouse feature: Plaques and inscriptions
© AMSA 2020
Description and condition
Builder's plate, Chance Brothers and Commonwealth Lighthouse Service (CLS) graffiti.
Builder's plate: Brass plate screwed to tower wall inside at ground floor, engraved 'This lighthouse was erected in the year 1898–1899 by J & R Duff, contractors, Hobart'.
CLS Graffiti: Two timber boards nailed to internal door frame at ground floor, with names of crew members of Cape Don on service visits