4:52 AM Mon 23 Mar 2009 GMT
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New South Wales sailors will be glad to hear that one of Australia's oldest lighthouses is among more than 40 buildings and items which have been added to the State's Heritage Register. State Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi announced the list this week.
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"As the custodian of Australia's oldest working harbour, Sydney Ports Corporation is ensuring our rich and colourful port and maritime heritage is preserved for future generations," the Minister said.
"Under the State's Heritage Act, all Government Authorities are required to establish and maintain a register which details every item of environmental and heritage value the agency owns or occupies."
Mr Tripodi said Sydney Port's heritage register was endorsed at a recent meeting of the Heritage Council of NSW and contains 41 entries including the Moore's Wharf building, the Sydney Cove Passenger Terminal and various harbour lighthouses.
"One example of our port heritage is the Hornby Lighthouse at Watsons Bay which is one of the oldest operational lighthouses in Australia.
"Built in 1858, the Hornby Lighthouse remains an important component of the harbour's lighthouse system which to this day ensures safe navigation in the Port of Sydney."
Another building to make the register is the Glebe Island Silos which were built in the 1920's.
"Glebe Island was the first and most important of the port terminals. The silos were instrumental in the development of the Australian grain storage and shipment industry," Mr Tripodi said.
The latest additions to the State's list of maritime and port heritage items have been welcomed by the Heritage Council of NSW and the National Trust of Australia.
Trust (NSW) executive director John Neish said the register would help ensure the recognition and future management of the port's heritage assets.
"Australia is a country that was totally reliant on shipping until the 1950s and consequently the heritage of our ports and harbours is a key element of our National Identity," Mr Neish said.
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