Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00078:reg:2015:p13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00078
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2015 (pt 13/18)
Character Range: 78111–81805

of this footprint, approvals will be sought from the appropriate stakeholders,
       * Consulting with the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania), the Cape Barren Aboriginal Association, the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania, and other relevant stakeholders in the event heritage artefacts/sites are uncovered or suspected during works.

  6.2 Framework: sensitivity to change
Owing to the site's historic value, rarity, aesthetic qualities, technical achievement, and association with significant people, Swan Island 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 that should be actioned by AMSA on Swan Island 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
Swan Island Lighthouse structure        High                                                                                                              * Changes to façade materials and design.

                                                                                                                                                          * Reduction of all-round visibility of the structure and its setting on Swan Island.

Low                                         * Repainting of structure in like colours.
                                            * Removal of asbestos and lead paint or other toxic materials.

                                            * Repairs to apron paving.

Ground floor                            High                                                                                                              * Changes to façade materials and design.

Low                                         * Repainting of ground floor in like colours.

                                            * Removal, movement or replacement of battery cabinets.