8.1 Plan and schedule
Key Issue | Management action/task | Policies | Responsibility | Priority | Timeframe |
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Conservation and preservation | Converse the lighthouse. | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14 | AMSA, Asset Management and Preparedness | High | Ongoing |
Review the heritage management plan every five years. | 18 | AMSA, AtoN Heritage Coordinator | Medium | 2027 (5 years following registration) | |
Make this plan available to all relevant personnel. | 7, 13 | AMSA, AtoN Heritage Coordinator | High | Ongoing | |
Liasion dealings | If applicable, ensure communication is maintained with adjacent landowners. | 15 | AMSA, Asset Management and Preparedness | Medium | As required |
Consult with Indigenous and community stakeholders in preparing the management plan. | 17 | AMSA, AtoN Heritage Coordinator | Medium | As required | |
Heritage values | Review the Commonwealth heritage values every five years. | 7 | AMSA, AtoN Heritage Coordinator | High | 2027 |
Consider heritage values when proposing new planning and/or developments. | 5, 6, 7, 14 | AMSA, AtoN Heritage Coordinator and Project Managers | High | Ongoing | |
Ensure process of re-use or divestment of the site recognises and preserves heritage values. | 16 | AMSA, AtoN Heritage Coordinator | High | As required | |
Conduct heritage monitoring site visit and review Heritage Asset Condition Report every two years. | 1, 7 | AMSA, Asset Management and Preparedness | High | Once every two years (ongoing) | |
Staff and community awareness | Provide relevant training and awareness for management personnel (contractors and site-users). | 9 | AMSA, Asset Management and Preparedness | Medium | As required |
Ensure the availability of accurate and relevant information on the history and significance of the lighthouse for site-users and visitors. | 4 | AMSA, AtoN Heritage Coordinator | Medium | Ongoing | |
Record-keeping/access | Maintain adequate record-keeping of historical, management and maintenance documents. Make these records available. | 8 | AMSA, Asset Management and Preparedness | High | Ongoing |
Expert heritage advice | Ensure knowledge and advice of heritage experts is used. | 10, 11 | AMSA, Asset Management and Preparedness | Medium | As required |
Lighthouse maintenance | Schedule periodic maintenance. | 1 | AMSA, Asset Management and Preparedness | High | Ongoing, reoccurring every 12 months |
The implementation of unforeseen processes in the event of an accidental discovery. | 12 | AMSA, Asset Management and Preparedness | Medium | As required | |
Lighthouse access | Secure appropriate access to lighthouse for contractor and visitors. | 3 | AMSA, Asset Management and Preparedness | Medium | Ongoing |
8.2 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 |
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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.