Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00163:reg:2016:p13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00163
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2016 (pt 13/22)
Character Range: 77023–80317

and graceful gunmetal railing, represents a fine design achievement.
This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] importance in demonstrating a high degree of creative or technical achievement at a particular period.

Criterion G) Social value
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The form, fabric and function of the lighthouse, including the light beam.    Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse is well known in the area and has social significance for mariners, tourists and the north coast community.
This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons.

Criterion H) Significant people
This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] special association with the life or works of a person, or group of persons, of importance in Australia's natural or cultural history.  The design of the structure as evidenced by its form and fabric.              The lighthouse was designed by New South Wales Colonial Architect James Barnet, and was the first of his major lighthouse designs. Barnet played a very influential role in the colony's architecture for over 25 years.

These heritage values, identified and explained in the Commonwealth Heritage List, will form the basis of the management of Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse. In the event of necessary works, all criteria will be consulted to inform best practice management of the values associated with the lightstation. (See 'Section 7. Conservation management policies' for further information on strategies to conserve heritage values of Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse)
   5.2  NSW State heritage register listing
The Sugarloaf Point Lightstation Group, which includes the lighthouse tower, is listed on the New South Wales Heritage Register. The following statement of significance and criteria are taken directly from its listing (Place ID: 02025).
NSW State Heritage Register - statement of significance
The following is taken from the Sugarloaf Point Lightstation Group NSW heritage listing's statement of significance:
    Constructed and lit in 1875, the Sugarloaf Point Lightstation Group is of state heritage significance as the first major lightstation in the 'highway of lights', a system of navigational aids installed along the NSW coastline in the mid-to-late 19th century. Important to the safe passage of shipping in NSW, the system of lightstations has a collective significance that reflects the logistical management for installing coastal infrastructure and the technical evolution of the stations.
    The Sugarloaf Point Lightstation Group is of state heritage significance for its association with Colonial Architect, James Barnet, and President of the Marine Board of NSW, Captain Francis Hixson. The first major lightstation designed by Barnet as Colonial Architect (1865-1890), Sugarloaf Point Lightstation Group was the forerunner to his other major lighthouse constructions and it