Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01056:reg:2020:p13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01056
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2020 (pt 13/18)
Character Range: 81158–84249

of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) requesting public comment not only on the conservation of the site, but also on the future management of the site as a tourist destination. (Criterion 4.2)
Social value                                The importance of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Quarters has been recognised by the Heritage Council of Western Australia, the National Trust, the Australian Heritage Commission and also by the people of Augusta-Margaret River who have placed the buildings on their local Municipal Inventory. The Department of Conservation and Land Management also recognises the importance of the precinct for its heritage values. The lighthouse still plays an on-going role in the local maritime community. (Criterion 4.2)
SHR Criterion 5 – Rarity                    Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Quarters represents a way of life that is no longer practised today. At the time of its construction, the lighthouse was one of the most isolated lighthouses in Western Australia. The type of technology used (up until quite recently), to operate the revolving lamp, meant that it was essential to have keepers operating regular shifts to keep the lamp shining during the night. The keepers also played an important role in making weather observations, reporting shipping movements and generally maintaining the buildings in their care. On occasions they were also instrumental in saving the lives of shipwrecked sailors. However, the arrival of modern technology, and the automation of most of Australia's coastal lights, has made the occupation of lighthouse keeper redundant. The cottages where the keepers once lived are the only reminder of a once labour intensive job and isolated living conditions (Criterion 5.2)

SHR Criterion 6 – Representativeness        The lighthouse is an excellent example of a stone tower that was regularly used by many states and countries as the form most suitable to house the lens and light source which make up a lighthouse. Chance Brothers lights were used in most of Western Australia's lighthouses. (Criterion 6.1)
                                            The keepers' quarters are a representative example of standard residences designed for public servants by the Public Works Department, and in particular for lighthouse keepers. (Criterion 6.1)
                                            The service buildings on the site are representative examples of the types of utilitarian buildings constructed during the 1950s and 1970s. (Criterion 6.1)

These heritage values, identified and explained in the Commonwealth Heritage List and the State Heritage Register, will form the basis of the management of the Cape Leeuwin 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 the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse)
  5.3 Condition and integrity of the Commonwealth heritage values
A heritage monitoring program