Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01339:reg:372:p28
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01339
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 372 (pt 28/62)
Character Range: 224924–227747

conserved and any interpretive material located within the lighthouse is well maintained and is relevant to the site and its history.

To maintain the lighthouse's significant landmark qualities, the elevated compound area around the lighthouse (contained in Lot 2 DP 811578) will remain free of any structures, street furniture, plantings, signage (aside from low, interpretive signage) shelters, large marquees, bins, benches etc.

The lighthouse will continue to be used as an Aid to Navigation, where required for this purpose. The Harbour Trust conducts regular guided tours of the lighthouse, where visitors are informed of the site's history and particular features are highlighted.

Any secondary use of the lighthouse must be consistent with this use, approved by AMSA and be limited to activities such as heritage interpretation and visitor services.

7.2. Head Keeper's Quarters and Grounds

The Head Keeper's Quarters is to continue to be used as a private single residence only. The building and its grounds are not to be used for other purposes.

The exterior and interior configuration of the residence must remain highly intact and any changes should be minimal unless it is restoration.

The former garage located to the east of the Head Keeper's Quarters has been converted to a laundry and bathroom. The former garage is to remain as a non-habitable space.

Notwithstanding the above, the former garage is considered intrusive in its current location, blocking views of the lighthouse from the south. As the residence is subject to a long term lease, the removal of the garage would be subject to approval from the Harbour Trust.

If the existing intrusive garage adjacent to the Head Keeper's Quarters is removed, any replacement garage structure must reflect the scale, form and materials of the existing buildings and confined to the south-west corner of the leased area in order to avoid obstructing important sightlines to the lighthouse. The height, bulk, and scale of any new garage must be consistent with the existing garage. Building materials and colours must be determined in close consultation with the Harbour Trust to ensure it is compatible with heritage values of the Head Keeper's Quarters and the Macquarie Lightstation precinct. Any replacement garage must only be used for the storage of vehicles.

Vehicular access to the Head Keeper's Quarters should be rationalised, with entry to the leased area via the southernmost driveway to the Lightstation precinct (off Old South Head Road).

Grounds
All new plantings are to be of species that do not grow above 1 metre in height when mature so as not to obscure important views to the lighthouse. Any new permanent or temporary structures must not obscure views to or from the lighthouse.

Excavation is to be avoided where possible.