Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00163:reg:2016:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00163
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2016 (pt 11/22)
Character Range: 70195–73414

AR0045
Location in Lighthouse:  lantern room
Condition:               good

Artefact description:    240mm acetylene flasher  ©AMSA 2021
MAXIMO ID:               AR0569
Location in Lighthouse:  engine room
Condition:               good

Artefact description:    Marconi Lodestar direction finder  ©AMSA 2021
MAXIMO ID:               AR0547
Location in Lighthouse:  engine room
Condition:               good

Artefact description:    Lister LT2 generator   ©AMSA 2021
MAXIMO ID:               AR0368
Location in Lighthouse:  engine room
Condition:               good

   4.3  Comparative analysis
There are several lighthouses that are of similar design to Sugarloaf Point 1875 in many respects, notably Cape Byron and Point Perpendicular Lighthouse (New South Wales). Point Perpendicular was built 24 years after Sugarloaf Point in 1899, and similarly designed by Barnet. Although Barnet retired before Cape Byron Lighthouse was constructed in 1901, it is understood that the design for the lighthouse was largely inspired by Barnet's work. As with Sugarloaf Point, the reduced height of Cape Byron was due to the steepness of the topography - a sheer cliff face of approximately 90 metres.
Figure 14. Point Perpendicular Lighthouse, NSW (Source: AMSA, 2009)
Figure 15. Cape Byron Lighthouse, NSW (© AMSA, 2018)

Figure 16. Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse, NSW (Source: AMSA, 2009)
Figure 17. Cape Moreton Lighthouse, QLD (Source: AMSA, 2011)
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse is celebrated for its unusual external stairs. The only other masonry tower to have external stairs is Cape Moreton Lighthouse (Queensland), opened in 1857 and designed by Edmund Blackett for the NSW government prior to separation of Queensland. Sandy Cape Lighthouse (Queensland), built in 1870, stands as a prefabricated cast iron tower also with an external stair.

  5.   Heritage significance
   5.1  Commonwealth heritage listing –Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse
The following information is taken directly from the Commonwealth Heritage listing for Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse (Place ID: 105602).
Commonwealth Heritage List - statement of significance
The following statement of significance is taken directly from Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse's Commonwealth heritage listing:
    Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse, opened in 1875, is significant for its association with the development of New South Wales maritime navigational aids during an important period of expansion of the lighthouse network. It also has a long association with Australian shipping. (Criterion A.4) (Themes: 3.8.1 Shipping to and from Australian ports, 3.16.1 Dealing with hazards and disasters)
    The tower is unusual in that it is one of only two with an external stairway providing access to the tower. Further, it retains its original Chance Bros optics. (Criterion B.2)
    The Sugarloaf tower, with its rendered brick shaft, bluestone gallery supported by concrete corbels, and graceful gunmetal railing, represents a fine design achievement. (Criterion F.1)
    The lighthouse was designed by New South Wales Colonial Architect James Barnet, and was the first of his major lighthouse designs. Barnet played a very influential role in the colony's architecture for over 25