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well-maintained, the lighthouse is in relatively good, stable condition. The policies and management guidelines set out in this heritage management plan strive to ensure that the Commonwealth heritage values of the Montague Island Lighthouse are recognised, maintained and preserved for future generations.

   1.   Introduction

   1.1  Background and purpose

 AMSA is the Commonwealth agency responsible for marine AtoN. Our network includes the Montague Island Lighthouse in NSW built in 1881.

 The EPBC Act 1999 requires the preparation of management plans that satisfy the obligations included in Schedule 7A and 7B of the EPBC Regulations 2000. The principal features of this management plan are:

   •       a description of the place, its heritage values, their condition and the method used to assess its significance

   •       an administrative management framework

   •       a description of any proposals for change

   •       an array of conservation policies that protect and manage the place

   •       an implementation plan

   •       ways the policies will be monitored and how the management plan will be reviewed.

 We have commissioned this heritage management plan to guide the future conservation of the place.

 This plan provides the framework and basis for the conservation and best practice management of the Montague Island Lighthouse in recognition of its heritage values. The policies in this plan indicate the objectives for identification, protection, conservation and presentation of the Commonwealth heritage values of the place. Figure 2 shows the basic planning process applied.

   1.2  Heritage management plan objectives

 The objectives of this heritage management plan are to:

   •       protect, conserve and manage the Commonwealth
   heritage values of the Montague Island  Lighthouse

   •       interpret and promote the Commonwealth heritage values of the Montague Island Lighthouse

   •       manage use of the lightstation

   •       use best practice standards, including ongoing technical and community input, and apply
   best available knowledge and expertise when considering actions likely to have a substantial impact on Commonwealth heritage values.

  Figure 2. Planning process applied for heritage management (Australia ICOMOS, 1999)

In undertaking these objectives, this plan aims to:

   •       Provide for the protection and conservation of  the heritage values of the place while minimising any impacts on the environment by applying
   the relevant environmental management requirements in a manner consistent with Commonwealth heritage management principles.

   •       Take into account the significance of the
   Island as a cultural landscape associated with Aboriginal people over many thousands of years.

   •       Recognise that the site has been occupied by
lease holders since the early 20th century.

   •       Encourage site  use that is compatible with the historical fabric, infrastructure and general environment.

   •       Record and document maintenance works, and changes to the fabric, in the Montague Island fabric register (See Section 4 Fabric).

 The organisational planning cycle and associated budgeting