8.1 Plan and schedule

Key Issue Management action/task Policies Responsibility Priority Timeframe
Conservation and preservation Conserve 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 year following registration)
Make this plan available to all relevant personnel.  7, 13 AMSA, AtoN Heritage Coordinator High Ongoing
Liaison 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 discovery or disturbance 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
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.