The remnants of the lighthouse station are scheduled for removal by the reef authority. Officials cited significant asbestos risks as the primary reason for the decision, which community members fear will erase a significant piece of the island's past.
Island lighthouse cottages to be demolished due to asbestos concerns
Historic lighthouse cottages near Mackay are set to be dismantled due to asbestos safety concerns, raising alarms about the loss of nearly 100 years of heritage.