Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00163:clause:7b_7:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00163
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 7B cl 7 (pt 2/11)
Character Range: 127442–131898

replace original fabric materials from the lighthouse owing to unavoidable and irreversible deterioration. At the time this plan was written, no current plans exist to remove or replace any original fabric materials from Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse. In the event plans are made to modify or remove heritage fabric, work will be conducted in line with the heritage considerations and requirements of the EPBC Act.
   6.7  Processes for decision-making
Processes for decision-making are required in the event of an incident that impacts the heritage values of the site. The following incidents are included due to their likelihood of occurrence at Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse.
Incident                                                  Procedure
Major project/maintenance works proposed                       * Prepare Heritage Impact Statement on proposed modifications.
                                                               * Submit scope of works and Heritage Impact Statement to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, and NSW Heritage.
                                                               * Notify and liaise with NSW NPWS regarding the works proposal.

Damage to lighthouse's fabric (heritage significance)          * AMSA or selected contractors assess extent of damage
                                                               * Notify NSW NPWS.
                                                               * Seek heritage advice on restoration of heritage fabric impacted.
                                                               * Identify possible loss of heritage value (at both state and Commonwealth level).
                                                               * Seek the appropriate approvals for restoration of heritage fabric impacted.
                                                               * Implement best-practice management of restoration work in keeping with the original character of the place.
                                                               * In the case of a loss of heritage value, prepare report for submission to the Heritage Council.
                                                               * Update record-keeping of incident and make available to relevant personnel.
Damage to lighthouse's fabric (no heritage significance)       * AMSA or selected contractors to assess extent of damage.
                                                               * Identify possible impact on heritage fabric in any work carried out to restore non-significant fabric.
                                                               * Implement best-practice management of restoration work.
                                                               * Update record-keeping of incident and make available to relevant personnel.
Light upgrade (removal/replacement of AtoN light source)       * Assess possible loss of heritage value in the event of an upgrade.
                                                               * If necessary, seek expert heritage advice on process of upgrade.
                                                               * If necessary, seek heritage approvals for the upgrade of light.
                                                               * Implement best-practice management of light upgrade work.
                                                               * Update record-keeping and make available to relevant personnel.
Modification to lighthouse such as adding of attachment        * Assess possible obstruction to light.
                                                               * Seek heritage approvals for attachment to tower.
                                                               * Monitor attachment and update record-keeping.
Unforeseen discovery of Aboriginal artefacts on-site.          * Immediate stop-work. Create temporary 'buffer' zone and allow no entry in zone until artefacts have been assessed by appropriate personnel.
                                                               * Notify NSW NPWS and NSW Heritage.
                                                               * Delay work on site until artefacts have been appropriately extracted and further investigations carried out in surrounding area.
                                                               * Update record-keeping of unforeseen discovery and make available to relevant