Let's meet for a Light Lunch
The Pine Islet Lighthouse was decommissioned in 1985. The tower was dismantled by the Department of Transport and Communications in 1986. In 1989, after much lobbying, the lighthouse and apparatus were loaned to the Pine Islet Lighthouse Preservation Society for reconstruction at Mackay, mainly by volunteers. Reconstruction started on 18 August 1989 and the lighthouse was restored to fully functional status in late 1995, making it the last operational kerosene light in the world. In 2004 it was repainted by the Mackay Port Authority. What a wonderful idea to preserve history wher thousands of people can enjoy it! Well done Mackay!
Let's meet for a Light Lunch
The Pine Islet Lighthouse was decommissioned in 1985. The tower was dismantled by the Department of Transport and Communications in 1986. In 1989, after much lobbying, the lighthouse and apparatus were loaned to the Pine Islet Lighthouse Preservation Society for reconstruction at Mackay, mainly by volunteers. Reconstruction started on 18 August 1989 and the lighthouse was restored to fully functional status in late 1995, making it the last operational kerosene light in the world. In 2004 it was repainted by the Mackay Port Authority. What a wonderful idea to preserve history wher thousands of people can enjoy it! Well done Mackay!