8.1 Heritage implementation plan


Key issue
Management action/task Policies Responsibility

Priority

Timeframe

Conservation and preservation

 

 

Conserve the lightstation.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10,

11, 14

AMSA

High

Ongoing

Review the heritage management plan every five years.

18

AMSA

Medium

Once every five

years (minimum)

Make available this plan to all relevant personnel.

8, 13

AMSA

High

Ongoing

Liaison dealings

If applicable, ensure communication is maintained with adjacent landowners.

15

AMSA

Medium

As required

Consult with Indigenous and community stakeholders in preparing the management plan.

17

AMSA

Medium

As required

Heritage values

Consider heritage values when proposing new planning and/or developments.

5, 6, 7, 14

AMSA

High

Ongoing

Ensure process of re-use/ divestment of the site recognises and preserves heritage values.

16

AMSA

High

As required

Conduct heritage monitoring site visit and review Heritage Asset Condition Report every two years

1

AMSA and chosen maintenance contractor

High

Ongoing

Staff and community awareness

 

Provide relevant training and awareness for management personnel (contractors and site-users).

9

AMSA

Medium

As required

Ensure the availability of accurate and relevant

information on the history and significance of the lightstation for site-users/ visitors.

4

AMSA

Medium

Ongoing

Record-keeping/access

Maintain adequate record-keeping of historical, management

and maintenance documents (make available these records).

8

AMSA

High

Ongoing

Expert heritage advice

Ensure knowledge and advice of heritage experts is utilised.

10, 11

AMSA

Medium

Ongoing

Lighthouse maintenance

Schedule periodic maintenance.

1

AMSA

High

Ongoing

The implementation of unforeseen discovery or disturbance processes in the event of

an accidental discovery.

12

AMSA

Medium

As required

Lightstation access

Secure appropriate access to lightstation for contractor and visitors.

3

AMSA

Medium

Ongoing

8.2 Monitoring and Reporting

As stipulated by Schedule 7A of the EPBC Regulations (2000), the outlined implementation plan and associated policies listed above are required to be monitored and updated accordingly. This will be achieved by:

  • 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.