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[email protected] www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au Coal River Conservation and Tourism Management Plan Google Earth This is the foundation of modern Newcastle and Newcastle Harbour. (Hunter, C., HO. 2001) With its Indigenous associations the Coal River Precinct is a true ‘birthplace’ site. Its land, buildings and subterranean remains concentrate elements of the Newcastle story from pre-history through the first hundred and fifty years of European settlement and beyond. In the beaches and the later Nobbys Beach Pavilion the all-embracing questions of the Newcastle character are exemplified. It is difficult to think of another major city which can point to such a rich mix of important heritage themes in such a special landscape environment. “The spaces of the city, contrary to public opinion, are frequently intangible. They may be sensed just out of sight, below the ground, or above the roofs ... They may also be spaces or buildings which can be viewed from almost every vantage point but which exert an unseen influence over the city.” (Moore and Ostwald. Hidden Newcastle: Urban Memories and Architectural Imaginaries. 1997) 1 Coal River Precinct Conservation and Tourism Management Plan CONTENTS Executive Summary _________________________________ 5 PART 1. BACKGROUND_____________________ 10 1. Introduction _______________________________ 10 2. The Plan __________________________________ 11 2.1 The Brief________________________________________________ 11 2.2 Plan Structure____________________________________________ 11 2.3 Approach / Disclaimer _____________________________________ 12 PART 2. STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS ____________ 13 3.