Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01271:reg:2019:p17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01271
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2019 (pt 17/24)
Character Range: 108383–113027

techniques.
 •  Cultural or natural places; or
 •  Cultural or natural environments                                                      As a representative example, the design and compact nature of the building group at Cape Byron reflects the typical layout of regional lightstation complexes around Australia.

 These heritage values, identified and explained within the Commonwealth Heritage List and the State Heritage Register, will form the basis of the management of the Cape Byron  Lighthouse.  In the event of necessary works, all criterions will be consulted to inform best practice management of the values associated with the lightstation. (See Section 7 – Conservation management policies for further information on strategies to conserve Cape Byron Lighthouse's heritage values).

     5.3             Condition and integrity of the Commonwealth heritage values

 A heritage monitoring program was implemented in 2016. Each site is visited and reviewed every two years where the heritage fabric and values of the site is evaluated. Assessment of the condition and integrity of lighthouse's values are derived from the latest available Heritage Asset Condition Report produced by AMSA's maintenance contractor.

 As a whole, the Cape Byron Lighthouse demonstrates fair-good condition. Minor  cracking is visible within the concrete walls of the tower and pavilion rooms (routine monitoring of these cracks are carried out periodically). The lighthouse also
 demonstrates medium-high integrity. Some changes to the lighthouse, such as the removal/alteration of
 a) the weight tube clockwork mechanism, and b) the occulting mechanism, have had a slight impact on integrity.

Criteria                                                                                                                    Attributes                                                                                      Condition       Integrity

Criterion A - Process
All of the historic fabric and detail associated with construction, personnel and operation of the Lighthouse and beacon.  Fair – Good                                                                                      Medium – High
Criterion B – Rarity                                                                                                       The optical apparatus including:

                                                                                                                            •  the Henry-Lepaute optic lens                                                                Good Good        High High

                                                                                                                            •  Mercury float rotating pedestal.
Criterion E – Aesthetics                                                                                                   It is setting, location, and its ability to be seen from a distance free of modern intrusions.  Good             High
Criterion F – Achievement                                                                                                   •  Concrete block construction.                                                                Good Good Good   Medium High High

                                                                                                                            •  Mercury float mechanism pedestal.

                                                                                                                            •  The installation of the Henry-
                                                                                                                            Lepaute optic.
Criterion G – Community                                                                                                    Accessibility by the visiting public.                                                           Good             High

5.4             Gain or loss of heritage values

 Evidence for the potential gain or loss of heritage values will be documented within this section of future versions of this heritage management plan.

   6.   Opportunities and constraints

6.1             Implications arising from
     significance

 The statement of significance (section 5.1 above) demonstrates that the Cape Byron Lighthouse is  a place of considerable heritage value due to its contribution to the establishment of New South
 Wales' 'highway of lights', and its assistance to east
 coast shipping at the turn of the twentieth century.

 The implication arising from this assessment is that key aspects of