Green Cape Lighthouse - Structure

Structure

The original tower is built of concrete, and at the time it was the largest mass concrete structure in New South Wales. The form, octagonal on a square base, was chosen to ease the construction of the formwork.

The tower has a bluestone gallery. A small room is attached to the western side, originally meant to be an oil store.

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