Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01334:reg:2018:p16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01334
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2018 (pt 16/22)
Character Range: 91751–95803

Cape Lighthouse is of high significance. Therefore, work actioned by AMSA on the lighthouse's fabric harnesses the potential to reduce or eradicate the significance of the site's heritage values.
Conservation works, including restoration and reconstruction, or adaption works, of the absolute minimum so as to continue the lighthouse's usefulness as an AtoN, are the only works to be actioned by AMSA on the Smoky Cape Lighthouse.
Some exceptions are made for health and safety requirements, however any and all work carried out must be conducted in line with heritage considerations and requirements of the EPBC Act.
The table below demonstrates the level of sensitivity attributed to the various elements of the fabric register in the face of change. These are measured on a High-Moderate-Low spectrum depending on the action's possible threat to the site's heritage values.
High sensitivity
High sensitivity to change includes instances wherein a change would pose a major threat to the heritage value of a specific fabric, or the lightstation as a whole. A major threat is one that would lead to substantial or total loss of the heritage value.
Moderate sensitivity
Moderate sensitivity to change includes instances wherein a change would pose a moderate threat to the heritage value of a specific fabric, or would pose a threat to the heritage significance of a specific fabric in another part of the building. A moderate threat is one that would diminish the heritage value or diminish the ability of an observer to appreciate the value.
Low sensitivity
Low sensitivity to change includes instances wherein a change would pose little to no threat to the heritage value of a specific fabric, and would pose little to no threat to heritage significance in another part of the building.
Component                                            Level of sensitivity                                                                 Nature of change impacting heritage values

Smoky Cape Lighthouse structure, including pavilion                                                                                              * Major changes to façade materials and design
                                                     High                                                                                        * Major reduction of the all-round visibility of the structure and its setting on Smoky Cape.
                                                            * Repainting structure, in like colours.
                                                            * Removal of asbestos or lead paint and other toxic materials.
Low                                                         * Minor repairs to trowelled bare concrete apron paving and retaining wall
Ground floor and pavilion room, including fixtures   High                                                                                        * Major changes to façade materials and design
Low                                                         * Repainting of ground floor and pavilion room (in like colours).
Stairs, and weight tube                              High                                                                                        * Removal or replacement of stairs and weight tube.
                                                            * Repainting of stairs and weight tube, in like-colours
Low                                                         * Repairs to corrosive damage to cast iron stairs
Intermediate floor                                                                                                                               * Removal of intermediate floor, resulting in hollow tower design
                                                     High
Low                                                         * Repainting of intermediate floor, in like-colours
Balcony, including fixtures                          High                                                                                        * Changes to balustrade