Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01056:reg:2020:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01056
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2020 (pt 3/18)
Character Range: 50634–53923

Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The internal catwalk is an essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of coastal navigation in Australia (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature: External catwalk
© AMSA 2020
Description and condition
1896 Chance Bros, cast iron lattice floor panels supported on openwork cast iron brackets bolted to lantern base.
       * Handrail – none.

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 external catwalk is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of coastal navigation in Australia (criterion a).
The external catwalk contributes to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).

Lighthouse feature: Lantern base
© AMSA 2020
Description and condition
1896 Chance Bros, cylindrical in form. Curved panels of cast iron fixed together.
       * Internal lining – curved iron plates screwed to the outer cast iron panels.

       * Vents – round external air inlets as part of wall panels. Large round copper alloy regulators below internal catwalk and small ones above.

       * Door – iron framed and sheeted door hung on copper alloy hinges. Copper alloy mortise lock with copper alloy bar handles inside and out. Brass maker's plate fixed to door.

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 lantern base is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of coastal navigation in Australia (criterion a).
The lantern base contributes to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).

Lighthouse feature: Lantern floor
© AMSA 2020
Description and condition
1896 floor of cast iron plates supported on rolled iron I section beams built into the tower walls.
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 lantern floor is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of coastal navigation in Australia (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature: Lens assembly

© AMSA 2020
Description and condition
1896 Chance Bros 920mm focal radius catadioptric rotating lens assembly of glass and gunmetal, rotating at 4 rpm. Gives two single flashes in each revolution.
       * Bearing – 1896 Chance Bros mercury float, see pedestal below.

Cape Leeuwin lighthouse is one of six AMSA lighthouses still operating with a 1st order rotating lens and mercury float pedestal. The lantern, lens and pedestal all date from 1896, the earliest AMSA light with such an intact system.
Finish               painted
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in