Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00073:reg:2016:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00073
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2016 (pt 1/10)
Character Range: 36309–39465

2016  Partial perimeter fencing replacements installed on north-western side following storm damage.

  3.7 Summary of current and former uses
From its construction in 1908, Cape St Albans Lighthouse has been used as a marine AtoN for mariners at sea. Its AtoN capability remains its primary use.
  3.8 Summary of past and present community associations
Aboriginal associations
The Ramindjeri Heritage Association Inc. draw direct connection to King Condoy, headman of Ramindjeri, and Princess Con. Ramindjeri people observe the island to be a 'gateway to heaven', and maintain strong ties to the island
Local, national and international associations
Cape St Albans Lighthouse is considered a significant site of South Australian and Australian history. The cape and lighthouse maintain strong familial associations due to the lighthouse's history as a locally-maintained site.
  3.9 Unresolved questions or historical conflicts
Any unresolved questions or historical conflicts uncovered will be highlighted within this section in future versions of this plan.
  3.10         Recommendations for further research
Archaeological investigation of the site may reveal further information on prehistoric and historic uses of Cape St Albans to broaden understanding of the site's intrinsic value.

  4.   Fabric
   4.1  Fabric register
The cultural significance of the lighthouse resides in its fabric, and also in its intangible aspects, such as the meanings people ascribe to it, and the connections to other places and things. The survival of its cultural value depends on a well-informed understanding of what is significant, and on clear thinking about the consequences of change. The Burra Charter sets out good practice for conserving cultural significance.
Below, each part of the lighthouse is listed and the description, condition and significance of each part is discussed. Criterion listed under 'Heritage Significance' refer to the criterion satisfied within the specific Commonwealth heritage listing (see 'Section 5.1').
Lighthouse feature: Lantern roof
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Description and condition
Conical roof of copper sheets lapped and bolted. Built with single skin (no internal lining). Supported on circular ring of cast iron segments bolted together.
       * Ventilator – ball shaped vent, with circular internal insect mesh.
       * Lightning conductor – single spike with trident on top of vent.
       * Gutter – none.
Finish               painted
Condition            intact and sound
Significance         high
Integrity            high
Maintenance          keep in service, prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The lantern roof forms part of a lighthouse, which was integral to South Australia's growth of navigational assistance during the early twentieth century (criterion a).
The lantern roof forms part of one of South Australia's earliest unattended lighthouses (criterion f).

Lighthouse feature:  Lantern glazing
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Description and condition
Cylindrical in form.
       * Panes – curved, trapezoidal glass panes, single tier. Landward sector masked by sheet of