Wedding Cake works complete

The Western Channel Light Station has been restored to its former glory, with the reconstruction of the Wedding Cake now complete.

The beacon is one of a pair of lighthouses in Sydney Harbour known as the ‘Wedding Cakes’ due to their white-painted, tiered construction.

Over the years it has become a sentimental harbour fixture for boaters as well as commuters travelling on the Manly Ferry.

Two years ago it collapsed into the harbour as one or two of the twelve supporting piles gave way.

The task of reconstructing the 85 year old maritime structure and retaining its maritime heritage required careful consideration and planning by Sydney Ports Corporation.

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