Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01339:reg:372:p30
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01339
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 372 (pt 30/62)
Character Range: 230129–233120

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The Harbour Trust will liaise with the lessee regarding the removal of Norfolk Island Pines from the grounds of the building.

Excavation is to be avoided where possible. Any disturbance of the grounds must be in accordance with the Environmental Management Plan for the Macquarie Lightstation Precinct, prepared by Coffey Environments in 2011. This includes ensuring subsurface topsoil and geo-fabric is not disturbed.

Access Arrangements
The existing discreet vehicular driveway to the Assistant Keepers' Quarters through Lighthouse Reserve (a Crown Reserve managed by Woollahra Council) should be retained. Alternative vehicular access to the dwelling, for example via a new entrance in the vicinity of the northern part of the original semi-circular driveway, is impractical due to the significant level difference between the site and Old South Head Road.

Any works to the interior or exterior of the main building, stables, garage, grounds or any other part of the property, require prior written approval from the Harbour Trust.

7.4. Townhouses and Grounds

A townhouse complex consists of four two-storey units constructed from rendered brick, painted white. In 2012, the Harbour Trust undertook internal and external refurbishments of the townhouses to support their continued use as leased residential accommodation. Rental income received from the townhouses contributes towards the Harbour Trust's operations.

The Harbour Trust's long term plan is to remove the townhouses, as this will enhance distant views as well improving the immediate setting of the Lighthouse – see Figure 14.

The townhouses are currently occupied on short term leases; retention of the townhouses will be regularly reviewed.

7.5. Engineer and Assistant's Quarters Site

Interpretation of the Former Quarters
In the longer term, the removal of the townhouses will also provide an opportunity to re-connect and interpret the remnant garden walls of the former Engineer and Assistant's Quarters to the site. These walls will be conserved and opportunities investigated for the interpretation of the building as a footprint or a sympathetically designed structure. Interpretation of the Engineer and Assistant's Quarters could for example involve low level stone edging outlining the building's footprint, which may in turn be used for seating.

New Structures
The removal of the townhouses will also provide an opportunity to re-connect the remnant garden walls of the former Engineer and Assistant's Quarters to the site. These walls will be conserved and opportunities investigated for the interpretation of the building as a footprint or a sympathetic structure. The options for any new structure will be carefully explored and must ensure that the appreciation of the site is enhanced, that the amenity of the Head Keeper's Quarters is retained, and that important sightlines to the lighthouse are not obstructed by its addition.

When all the townhouses are removed, an opportunity