Barangaroo Central - Don't Block the Rocks
Friends of Sydney Harbour promotes development that allows Sydney Harbour to be shared by all.
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July 2024
The Department of Planning have released the developer Aqualand’s response to the submissions on 5th July 2024. . Here is the link to the ‘response to submissions.
https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/daex/under-consideration/barangaroo-concept-plan-mod-9
Strong arguments by key stakeholders including Alex Greenwich, Member for Sydney, Clover Moore, the Lord Mayor, City of Sydney, the Heritage Council, the National Trust, local community and FOSH have been rejected. Vistas and public access are still obscured two and from the Harbour and key public interest concerns outlined in February have been ignored.
FOSH will be making further representation on this significant development on Sydney foreshore in conjunction with other key stakeholders.
February 2024
The Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure have released another modification for Central Barangaroo (Mod 9) for exhibition. Submissions close 5 pm 21st February 2024.
Barangaroo Concept Plan (Mod 9) | Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure (nsw.gov.au)
FOSH has lodged a submission - based on our principles of protecting and maintaining the harbour for all. Some key elements.
Barangaroo is an iconic harbour site planned as civic and cultural hub which should be reflective of the heritage of the site’s history- first people and working harbour.
Reduction of public open space
Two-way vistas to and from the harbour are still blocked
There is No community benefit- including foreshore access
Preservation of the harbour for all rather than a land grab by individuals
July 2023
FOSH congratulates the Millers Point Action Group on the recommendations of NSW Legislative Council Select Committee on Barangaroo Sight Lines. It is empowering to see what can be achieved by our community in the preservation of the harbour in conjunction with partners such as the Heritage Council and FOSH amongst many others.
“A revised proposal to build a 21 high residential block and associated commercial buildings at Central has been deemed as a site of State Significance without community consultation, the final decision is with the Premier . These towers are far bigger than the approved concept plan.
Will Block public views of the harbour from Observatory Hill west of the site, Barangaroo Reserve, The Rocks, Millers Point and The Harbour Bridge and heritage buildings being hidden from sight from surrounding areas on and around the harbour
Will be visible from all aspects of the harbour it is not a scaled development
Prohibits foreshore access.
It impacts Sydney’s and Australia’s iconic and culturally significant landmarks, public and water access for the people of Australia and tourism”.
TO FIND OUT MORE
A subcommittee of the Millers point residents’ group has been formed and are using a Facebook group for communication under the banner of Don’t Block the Rocks. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dontblocktherocks/permalink/3162923993939796
Seeking supporters and have established a change.org petition https://www.change.org/dontblocktherocks
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the foreshore lands, waters and sky, the Borogegal, Birrabirrigal, Cammeraygal, Dharug, Gadigal, Gayamagal, Wallumedegal and Wangal, Peoples. Highly significant to the Traditional Custodians, the creation story Boora Birra describes how the great eel spirit created the water courses known today as Sydney Harbour. It is also significant as the place of first contact between the Traditional custodians and non-aboriginal people.