Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01547:reg:1999:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01547
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1999 (pt 15/19)
Character Range: 92058–97219

threat to the heritage value of a specific fabric, or the lightstation as a whole. A major threat is one that would lead to substantial or total loss of the heritage value.

Moderate sensitivity

 Moderate sensitivity to change includes instances wherein a change would pose a moderate threat to the heritage value of a specific fabric, or would pose a threat to the heritage significance of a specific fabric in another part of the building. A moderate threat is one that would diminish the heritage value, or diminish the ability of an observer to appreciate the value.

Low sensitivity

 Low sensitivity to change includes instances wherein a change would pose little to no threat to the heritage value of a specific fabric, and would pose little to no threat to heritage significance in another part of the building.

Component                              Level of sensitivity                                            Nature of change impacting heritage values

Montague Island Lighthouse structure
                                      Major changes to façade materials and design.

High                                  Reduction of the all-round visibility of the structure and its
                                      setting on Montague Island.
                                      Repainting of structure (in like colours).

Low                                   Removal of asbestos/lead paint and/or other toxic
                                      materials.

                                      Minor repairs to apron paving.
Ground floor, including entrance                                                                      Changes to façade materials and design.
vestibule                             High
                                                                                                      Removal of 1880 timber framed wind lock vestibule.
Low                                   Repainting of ground floor (in like-colours).
Stairs, and weight tube                                                                               Removal of 1880 geometric stairs. Removal of 1880 riveted iron weight tube.
                                      High
                                      Permanent removal of clock weights from within weight tube.
Moderate
Low                                   Repainting of stairs and weight tube (in like colours).
Intermediate floors                   Moderate                                                        Removal of 1880 windows.
Low                                   Repainting of intermediate floor levels (in like colours).
Balcony                               High                                                            Major changes to façade materials and design.
Low                                   Repainting of balcony floor/balustrade (in like colours).
Optical apparatus and pedestal                                                                        Alteration or replacement of the Vega VRB-25 Beacon.

                                      Low                                                             Changing of the light's character.

                                                                                                      Alteration or replacement of aluminium post pedestal
Lantern room                          High                                                            Removal of 1880 Chance Bros. part spherical dome.
                                      Replacement of glazing. Re-sealing of glazing.
Low

6.3             Statutory and legislative requirements

 Below are listed the various Acts and Code that influence the management of the Montague Island Lighthouse in terms of heritage, navigation, and work health and safety.

Act or Code                                                                                                                                                                                                     Description

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
The Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) requires agencies to prepare management plans that satisfy the obligations included in Schedule 7A and 7B of the EPBC Regulations 2000.
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000                                                                                                                                          The Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy has determined
Schedule 7B                                                                                                                                                                                                    these principles as essential for guidance in managing heritage properties.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  •          The objective in managing Commonwealth heritage places is to  identify, protect, conserve, present