Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01271:reg:7:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01271
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7 (pt 4/16)
Character Range: 156445–159637

to operate as an AMSA marine aid to navigation.

•          Continue replacement and upgrading of marine aid to navigation equipment in the lighthouse as required to meet AMSA's service  commitment, in a manner that preserves the original fabric of the lighthouse.

•          Maintain information on the heritage fabric of the lighthouse including any and all actions, treatments and inspection outcomes  within the heritage fabric register. See section 4.1 for fabric register.

•          Conserve all the fabric elements identified as significant in the heritage fabric register.

•          If necessary, seek expert materials conservation advice when considering repair, restoration and reconstruction of historic fabric.

•          Conserve the distinctive character of the lightstation by:

   – Collecting photographic evidence and
    historical documentation of the original fabric.

Uses

 Policy 2 – Install and operate equipment in the lighthouse, so that it continues to function as  an effective marine aid to navigation, in such a way as to impose the least possible harm to the significant fabric.

 Cape Byron Lighthouse's utilisation as a working marine aid to navigation is of high priority. The carrying out of maintenance (including upgrades to navigational equipment) is necessary to its function and to the continuation of marine safety along the NSW coast. In the event of the installation and/or upgrade to AtoN equipment, proper precaution will be taken to ensure the least possible harm is done to significant fabric.

 Implementation strategy:

•          Monitor Cape Byron's AtoN equipment and propose maintenance in the instance of necessary installation/removal.

•          Outline all possible risks to significant fabric (external and internal) associated with the installation/removal/operation of navigational equipment.

•          Ensure works carried out are those that ensure
   the least possible harm to significant fabric.

•          When necessary, seek expert heritage conservation advice on best practice management of the site during installation/ removal/operation of AtoN equipment.

Policy 3 – Monitor possible impacts to the site resulting from tourism, and control appropriate access to the lighthouse for contractors and visitors.

 The Cape Byron Lighthouse attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors per year and its location and layout allows relatively easy  public  access  both night and day. Although access inside the lighthouse is restricted to authorised personnel only (for  example contractors, AMSA employees), official tour groups also oversee the admittance of tourists from sunrise to sunset. AMSA personnel and contractors require easy access inside the lighthouse precinct and tower for periodical site visits to carry out inspections and routine maintenance.

 Implementation strategy:

•          Ensure control on access to all buildings within the precinct is maintained by periodically inspecting restricted-access areas on the precinct and enforcing security checks.

•          Inspect lighthouse for signs of wear and tear attributed to visitor intake.

•          The maintenance of the light holds