Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01231:reg:2016:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01231
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2016 (pt 10/14)
Character Range: 64227–67677

management of the values associated with the lighthouse. See 'Section 7. Conservation management principles and policies' for further information on strategies to conserve heritage values of the Cape Sorell Lighthouse.
  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 are 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.
Condition is measured on a Good – Fair – Poor scale and incorporates the current condition of the specific value. Integrity is measured on a High – Medium – Low scale which incorporates the value's intactness.
Criteria                      Values (including attributes)                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Condition  Integrity

b) Rarity                     Cape Sorell Lighthouse, is the only remaining intact structure in its lightstation complex that included the tower, three keepers' residences and an engine room. Remnant foundations serve to indicate the location of the former residences.  Good       High

                              The whole tower, its prominence within the coastal landscape plus the footings of three former residences and an engine room.
d) Characteristic values      In its general configuration, form and massing, the tower is illustrative of one of the types of lighthouses constructed around the continent during the latter part of the 19th century.                                                       Good       High

                              The tower's form and massing.

e) Aesthetic characteristics  The lighthouse, situated on the tip of the outermost boundary of Macquarie Harbour, in a rugged and lonely coastal setting, and being a very prominent structure in that landscape, has strong aesthetic values.                                Good       High

                              The lighthouse's prominence within its coastal setting.

As a whole, the heritage values of Cape Sorell Lighthouse are in good condition and considered to have high integrity. The tower remains intact with its configuration largely unchanged from its original design. It also maintains its standing as a prominent feature within the landscape.

  5.4 Gain/loss of heritage values
As evidenced in Section 5.2, Cape Sorell Lighthouse's identified Commonwealth Heritage values remain intact and in good condition.
In order to capture any gained Commonwealth Heritage values, a Heritage Place Review should be undertaken. At the time this plan was prepared, AMSA is planning a review program to be undertaken over a 5-year period.
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 Commonwealth statement of significance (section 5.1 above) outlines that Cape Sorell Lighthouse is a place of considerable heritage value due to its associations with the development of navigational aids along the west coast of Tasmania.