Green Cape Lighthouse于1992年退役,在30年关闭后于2026年2月被重新启用,恢复了关键的海洋里程碑。
Green Cape Lighthouse, decommissioned in 1992, was relit in February 2026 after a 30-year closure, restoring a key maritime landmark.
2026年2月,新南威尔士州远南海岸的绿开普灯塔正式被重新启用,自1992年退役以来,停止了30年的无活动。
Green Cape Lighthouse on NSW’s Far South Coast was officially relit in February 2026, ending 30 years of inactivity since its 1992 decommissioning.
这座由建筑师詹姆斯·巴内特设计,用造混凝土和蓝石建造的历史建筑,由AMSA和新南威尔士州国家公园联合努力修复,由前管理员理查德·杰明和技术专家伊恩·克利福德领导.
The historic structure, designed by architect James Barnet and built of cast concrete and bluestone, was restored through a joint effort by AMSA and NSW National Parks, led by former caretaker Richard Jermyn and technical expert Ian Clifford.
他们的工作包括安全再利用原始汞柱、修复旋转基座,并确保灯光符合现代导航标准。
Their work included safely reusing original mercury, restoring the rotating pedestal, and ensuring the light met modern navigational standards.
该项目始于1990年代,包括2000年的测试,克服了几十年的官僚主义阻力和技术挑战,标志着遗产保护和海事安全的一个里程碑。
The project, which began in the 1990s and included a test relight in 2000, overcame decades of bureaucratic resistance and technical challenges, marking a milestone in heritage preservation and maritime safety.