Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00078:reg:2015:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00078
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2015 (pt 11/18)
Character Range: 71823–75707

The heritage values of the lighthouse are considered intact and maintain a high integrity.
Criteria                        Values (including attributes)                                                                                                                                                      Condition  Integrity
Processes                       The lighthouse's value as an integral part of Bass Strait's                                                                                                                        Good       High
                                mid-nineteenth century lighthouse network, and its association with the continuation of convicts in the construction of government facilities in Tasmania during the 1840s.

Rarity                          The lighthouse's value as the oldest lighthouse in Bass Strait and as one of four extant pre-1850 Tasmanian lighthouses, and for its distinctive design and form of construction.  Good       High

e)   Aesthetic characteristics  The lighthouse's value as an aesthetic feature and major                                                                                                                           Good       High
                                landmark on Swan Island.

f)    Technical achievement     The lighthouse's value as a tower composed of a distinctive design and form of construction.                                                                                       Good       High

h)   Significant people         The lighthouse's value as a tower associated with renowned Sir John Franklin.                                                                                                      Good       High

  5.4 Gain or 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 Swan Island Lighthouse is a place of considerable heritage value due to its contribution to the development of mid-nineteenth century shipping within Bass Strait, its original fabric, rarity, aesthetic, its standing as the oldest lighthouse in Bass Strait, and its unique design.
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:
    * Continued use of the lighthouse as an AtoN
    * Architectural quality of the building
    * Interior spaces and features, which are notable for their design, details and/or their original lighthouse function. These include:
         * intermediate landings (including original landing markers)
         * ground floor
         * 1845 lantern base
         * lantern room
         * 1893 staircase
    * External spaces and features, which are notable for their design, details, and/or their original lighthouse function. These include:
         * lantern roof
         * glazing openings
         * balcony
         * walls
         * window and door openings
         * oil store
         * building remnant

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 by the Minister.

         * taken by the Australian Government or its agencies which are