Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01271:reg:2019:p19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01271
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2019 (pt 19/24)
Character Range: 115601–118680

and conserve the commonwealth heritage values of the properties under its ownership or control.

 The heritage strategy for AMSA's AtoN assets was completed and approved by the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment in 2018 and is available online.i

Heritage Asset Condition Report

 A heritage asset condition report is a written document that details the heritage fabric of a site with an in-depth description of each architectural  and structural element. The document includes: a brief history of the site, the Commonwealth Heritage statement of significance and value criteria, a heritage significance rating for each individual element, and a catalogue of artefacts on-site.
 The document is also accompanied by up-to-date
 photos of each structural element.

 This document operates as a tool for heritage
 monitoring, and is reviewed and updated biennially.

6.2             Framework: sensitivity to change

 Owing to the site's desired intactness and aesthetic qualities, the Cape Byron 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 Cape Byron 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 (definitions listed below).

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

Cape Byron Lighthouse structure