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.