Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01287:reg:1976:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01287
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1976 (pt 1/16)
Character Range: 52041–55104

1976                    Original lens and lantern house removed and replaced with AGA PRB21 array and NAL-1 lantern room respectively.
                        Wind generator used to power lighthouse.

28 Mar 1991             Solar conversion of lighthouse occurs.

Apr 1996                Vega VRB25 array installed.

Recent conservation works
The following table details the recent conservation works to have been undertaken by AMSA.
Date      Works Completed
c. 1990s  Removal of tower entry door and replacement with replica.

  3.9 Summary of current and former uses
From its construction in 1906, Tasman Island Lighthouse has been used as a marine AtoN for mariners at sea. Its AtoN capability remains its primary use.
Figure 15. Oil store, lighthouse and lightkeepers' quarters no. 3 (obscured). (© Brett Hall, 2019)
Due to conservation efforts by Wildcare group Friends of Tasman Island, in partnership with the Tasmanian Park and Wildlife Service, the lightstation's remaining buildings are being restored. The following was written by a representative of the group:
  Apart from the lighthouse, existing buildings on Tasman Island include three substantial brick lightkeepers' quarters and an oil store. A timber building, the oldest structure on the island, built in 1904 as the Clerk of Works office and subsequently used as relief keepers' quarters, now lies in ruins.  Other ruins still visible include the foundations of the horse stables, haulage & landing.

      * Lightkeepers Quarters No 3 – Assistant's quarters
The Assistant Lightkeepers' Quarters 2 & 3 are both built to the same plan.
    A substantial brick building adjacent to the lighthouse. It is now used as accommodation for volunteers, wildlife observers and Parks' personnel. Restoration is ongoing, the most recent work being the restoration of the sunroom & front verandah.

      * Lightkeepers Quarters No 2 – Assistant's quarters
    The Assistant Lightkeepers' Quarters 2 & 3 are both built to the same plan.
    A substantial brick building.  Restoration is ongoing, the most recent work being the restoration of the sunroom & front verandah.

      * Lightkeepers Quarters No 1 – Superintendent's (Head Keeper's) quarters
This substantial brick building is in need of considerable restoration. Work is ongoing.

      * Oil Store
    A brick building with corrugated iron roof. Restoration completed in 2008 and now used as workshop and storage.

      * Haulage
Overgrown & in ruins

      * Landing
    This substantial structure, about 25 metres above sea level, has suffered from the ravages of time. Substantial storm damage was sustained in 2016 and the landing has now been partially restored by Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, together with contractor AJR Construct.[53]

Figure 16. Tasman Landing and Anchor Rock (© Brett Hall, 2019)

  3.10         Summary of past and present community associations
Aboriginal associations
Further consultation with Traditional Custodians will be undertaken for a greater understanding of the past and present associations