Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01334:reg:2018:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01334
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2018 (pt 14/22)
Character Range: 85444–89322

the site's connection to World War II.
b) Rarity                     Smoky Cape is one of only three 19th century mass concrete lighthouses in NSW. Additionally, the existence of the original Chance Brothers revolving apparatus, lens and lantern house                           enforces the lighthouse's notable significance.  Good       High
d) Characteristic values      The site is an important example of nineteenth century industrial maritime operation and technology.                                                                                                                                                              Good       High
e) Aesthetic characteristics  The lighthouse's dominant position atop a granite headland, 140 m above sea level, demonstrates its aesthetic significance. The light is the highest of lighthouses along the NSW coastline.                                                                      Good       High
g) Social value               The lighthouse is well-known among locals and tourists, contributing to its social significance within the community.                                                                                                                                             Good       High
h) Significant people         Architectural design and styling of lighthouse                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Good       High

  5.4  Gain/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 Commonwealth statement of significance (Section 5.1 above) demonstrates that Smoky Cape Lighthouse is a place of considerable heritage value due to its contribution to the establishment of NSW 'highway of lights', and its assistance to east coast trading at the end of the 19th century.
The implication arising from this assessment is that key aspects of the place should be conserved to retain this significance. The key features requiring conservation include:
      * the continued use of the lighthouse as an AtoN
      * the architectural quality of the building
      * the original Chance Bros. lens assembly
      * moveable artefacts (see Section 4.2)
      * The interior spaces and features notable for their design, details, and/or their original lighthouse function including:
     -          lantern room
     -          intermediate floors
     -          stairs and weight tube
     -          ground floor and door
     -          pavilion room
     -          pavilion fittings
     -          lens assembly
      * The external spaces and features, which are notable for their design, details, and/or their original lighthouse function including:
     -          lantern roof and glazing frames
     -          external catwalk and balcony
     -          lighthouse walls and windows
     -          pavilion room walls and windows
     -          pavilion roof
     -          pavilion doors
     -          apron paving
     -          wind break wall
     -          flag locker
Referral and approvals of action
The EPBC Act requires approval from the Minister for the Environment for all actions likely to have a significant impact on matters of National Environmental Significance (NES).
The Act provides that actions:
      * taken on Commonwealth land which are likely to have a significant impact on the environment will require the approval of the Minister;
      * taken outside Commonwealth land which are likely to have a significant impact on the environment on Commonwealth land, will require the approval