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The Currie Harbour Lighthouse on King Island had its light turned off in 1989, however after much agitation and lobbying the dormant light was reignited in 1995.

Constructed in 1879 and first lit in 1880, the Currie Harbour is a screw-pile foundation design. The entire assembly, 312 pieces, was pre-fabricated in England by Chance Bros, and is of wrought iron and a cast iron base. The cylinder in the centre has 90 spiral steps.

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The substitute light was sited on a steel pole some 80-100m south of the tower proper. This provided a temporary light for mariners. The light was switched on again by the governor of Tasmania, Sir Phillip Bennet on 15 March 1995.

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