Plan and schedule

 

Key IssueManagement Action/TaskPoliciesResponsibilityPriorityTimeframe
Conservation and preservationConserve the lighthouse.1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14AMSA, Asset Management and PreparednessHighOngoing
Review the heritage management plan every five years.18AMSA, AtoN Heritage CoordinatorMedium2027 (5 years
from registration)
Make available this plan to all relevant personnel.7, 13AMSA, AtoN Heritage CoordinatorHighOngoing
Liaison dealingsIf applicable, ensure communication is maintained with adjacent landowners.15AMSA, Asset Management and PreparednessMediumAs required
Consult with Indigenous and community stakeholders in preparing the management plan.17AMSA, AtoN Heritage CoordinatorMediumAs required
Heritage valuesReview Commonwealth Heritage values every five years7AMSA, AtoN Heritage CoordinatorHigh2027
Consider heritage values when proposing new planning and/or developments.5, 6, 14AMSA, AtoN Heritage Coordinator and Project ManagersHighOngoing
Ensure process of re-use/ divestment of the site recognises and preserves heritage values.16AMSA, AtoN Heritage CoordinatorHighAs required
Conduct heritage monitoring site visit and review Heritage Asset Condition Report every two years.1AMSA, Asset Management and PreparednessHighOngoing
Staff and community awarenessProvide relevant training and awareness for management personnel (contractors and site-users).9AMSA, Asset Management and PreparednessMediumAs required
Ensure the availability of accurate and relevant information on the history and significance of the lighthouse for site-users/visitors.4AMSA, AtoN Heritage CoordinatorMediumOngoing
Record-keeping/accessMaintain adequate record-keeping of historical, management and maintenance documents (make available these records).8AMSA, Asset Management and PreparednessHighOngoing
Expert heritage adviceEnsure knowledge and advice of heritage experts is utilised.10, 11AMSA, Asset Management and PreparednessMediumOngoing
Lighthouse maintenanceSchedule periodic maintenance.1

AMSA, Asset Management and Preparedness

 

HighOngoing,
every 12 months
The implementation of unforeseen discovery or disturbance processes in the event of an accidental discovery.12AMSA, Asset Management and PreparednessMediumAs required
Lighthouse accessSecure appropriate access to lighthouse for contractors and visitors.3AMSA, Asset Management and PreparednessMediumOngoing

 

Monitoring and reporting 

As stipulated by Schedule 7A of the EPBC Regulations, the outlined implementation plan and associated policies listed above are required to be monitored and updated accordingly. The below review process timetable will be adhered to over the next five years:

Timeframe

 

Review step

 

Responsibility

 

2025

 

Plan’s half-life internal review:

  • Assess strengths and weaknesses of existing plan
  • Address any known impact to the lighthouse’s heritage values

 

AMSA, Asset Management and Preparedness

 

2027

 

Plan’s full-life review:

  • Consult with internal and external stakeholders on existing plan
  • Prepare updated draft plan and consult with the Heritage Branch
  • Submit reviewed plan to the Minister

 

AMSA, Asset Management and Preparedness

 

Other key actions in monitoring and reporting include:
•    Ensuring the implementation plan and policies are readily available for all relevant personnel,
•    Delegating AMSA staff to periodically check the implementation plan is up-to-date and being utilised appropriately by the relevant personnel,
•    Ensuring the timeframes outlined within the plan are followed,
•    Delegating AMSA Response staff to review this plan and the associated policies at least every five years and determine whether its contents are relevant and effective in terms of continuing to conserve the place.