Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00074:reg:2021:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00074
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2021 (pt 5/15)
Character Range: 56436–59638

lighthouse that demonstrates the principal characteristics of a late 19th century Queensland lighthouse (criterion d).

Lighthouse feature: Balcony balustrade
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Description and condition
316 Stainless steel tube with solid wrought iron stanchions bolted to balcony floor, with wrought eyes. Round stanchion bases bolted to balcony floor. Satellite transponder fixed to top rail.
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 balcony balustrades are an early part of a lighthouse associated with the maritime history of the Torres Strait (criterion a).
The balcony balustrades are an early part of a lighthouse constructed entirely by government labour (criterion b).
The balcony balustrades are an early part of a lighthouse that demonstrates the principal characteristics of a late 19th century Queensland lighthouse (criterion d).

Lighthouse feature: Light screens
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Description and condition
Recent plywood screens attached to the balcony balustrade and supported by steel brackets attached to lantern gutter. These are in a similar configuration to an earlier pair of screens made of solid timber.
Finish               painted
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            medium
Significance         moderate
Maintenance          keep in service, prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: moderate
The light screens are a replica of an early part of a lighthouse associated with the maritime history of the Torres Strait (criterion a).
The light screens are a replica of an early part of a lighthouse constructed entirely by government labour (criterion b).
The light screens are a replica of an early part of a lighthouse that demonstrates the principal characteristics of a late 19th century Queensland lighthouse (criterion d).

Lighthouse feature: Walls
© AMSA, 2022
Description and condition
1886 timber frame with recent corrugated 316 stainless steel cladding.
       * Sheeting – the tower is covered with 316 stainless steel cladding, with corrugations tapered to suit conical form of the tower
       * Frame – hardwood studs and rails joined with housing joints to horizontal plates and girts – connections are reinforced with forged iron straps bolted to timber members. New patch pieces of Queensland hardwood installed 2021.
       * Base plate – cast iron ring made in sections bolted together, incorporating vertical tags to which the studs are bolted
Finish               painted inside and out
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            medium
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service, prepare and repaint at normal intervals, monitor condition of external cladding
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The walls are an original part of a lighthouse associated with the maritime history of the Torres Strait (criterion a).
The walls are an original part of a lighthouse constructed entirely by government labour (criterion b).