Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct Ideas to drive ’s global success by transforming The Bays Precinct

A Discussion Paper The opportunity for Sydney

We’re blessed in Sydney – surrounded It’s a place for our future, and for the by outstanding natural assets, from next generation: in the context of a Transforming City the coastline in the east, in and CBD that is constrained by its harbour Living: The Bays around the harbour and rivers that but needs space for world-class jobs, WE ARE Precinct outlines intersect the city, to the national The Bays Precinct can shape Sydney’s parks at the city’s boundaries. As the international competitiveness by our initial ideas and city has grown, our suburbs, shops, being an active and exciting hub for ambitions for The ASKING you workplaces, retail strips and transport leading-edge, innovative and creative Bays Precinct and also now interact with parks, sports workplaces. launches our new Call grounds, cultural facilities, places At the moment, much of this land for Great Ideas. It will to eat out or meet up, walking and can’t be accessed by the public, cycling paths, and clean, safe spaces. be the first of many to imagine and some of it has been closed opportunities for you These are the places and spaces off for decades. We have set out a to get involved in the that make our city one of the most proposed approach to create a new liveable and attractive in the world. living, breathing part of Sydney – future of The Bays what kind one that can attract export-oriented, Precinct. The Bays Precinct has the potential knowledge-intensive jobs, while to go a step beyond this. Sitting on offering unique places and spaces Have a read through the CBD’s edge, offering 80 hectares to bring people in from all over the the following pages, of largely government-owned land of place The city and all over the world. imagine how you see nestled in 94 hectares of waterways… this is a unique chance to transform We want The Bays Precinct to be the future of this major an area that is underused and largely a place that all Sydneysiders value transformation and let Bays Precinct run-down into stunning waterfront – that’s why we want to see all of us know your thoughts. destinations that offer the kind Sydney participating in our plans of architecture, heritage, parks, through activities such as our Call promenades and workplaces that for Great Ideas. This involvement can be. we can all be proud of. will shape this world-class urban transformation site and help us build a place that is globally significant and locally cherished. Space for the knowledge-intensive jobs of the future.

A well connected, efficient network of links for movement.

A carbon-neutral, ecologically pristine Precinct that drives a new vernacular for eco-city planning and design.

Meeting the requirements of a competitive, global city while still delivering all that is loved locally.

A continuous public waterfront promenade.

A diverse offering of housing choices including affordable housing. A transformation to support the growth of global Sydney.

Valuing the Precinct’s heritage and cultural assets. New and improved public spaces.

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct A bold ambition

The Bays Precinct offers great The Great Ideas, as well as the The NSW Government’s ambition potential for all of Sydney. This feedback we receive on this for The Bays Precinct is: discussion paper shares ideas discussion paper, will inform the for how we can meet the ambition Transformation Plan that will go to for the Precinct. It: the NSW Government later this year. to drive an internationally competitive As the Precinct transforms, public  describes The Bays Precinct participation and emerging as it is now, the rationale behind economy, through the creation of great environmental, social and economic its transformation and the detailed trends, as well as new ideas and work that has influenced our ideas destinations on Sydney Harbour that technologies, will continually transform the Precinct. We intend to keep  sets out what a transformed will transform Sydney, New South Wales talking with you and hearing your Bays Precinct could mean for all of ideas on the Precinct’s future and Australia. us, and for Sydney’s future, setting a throughout its transformation. vision for a precinct of great places and spaces You can find out more about how you can get involved in this  focuses on the importance of transformation on page 3. transport and mobility to The Bays Precinct – the diversity of connections that will make The Bays Precinct a global exemplar for sustainable travel and mobility. We’re also launching a Call for Great Ideas: for the first time ever, we’ll be David Pitchford CBE LVO asking every single Sydneysider to CEO, UrbanGrowth NSW tell us what they think can shape the areas of The Bays Precinct. These Great Ideas will be assessed against clear criteria and should complement the proposed schedule to transform The Bays Precinct over John Brogden AM the next 15 years. Chairman, UrbanGrowth NSW Board 1. About this document 2 8. Environmental excellence 16 Contents 2. Where is The Bays Precinct? 4 9. What The Bays could become 18 3. About The Bays Precinct 6 10. Bays Destinations 20 4. Why transform The Bays Precinct? 8 11. What the transformation could mean 32 5. Objectives for the Precinct 10 12. How we’ll plan the transformation 36 6. The story so far 12 13. Thank you 38 7. Transport and getting around 14 14. Statement of Principles 39

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 1 Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct proposes a new approach to transform The Bays Precinct into a bustling hub of enterprise, activity and beautiful spaces on the edge of Sydney HARBOUR TO BE ENJOYED BY SYDNEYSIDERS AND THE WORLD.

1 This DISCUSSION PAPER We have used the existing and with NSW 2021 – meaning that our drawn out through the Call for HAS BEEN developed extensive feedback already provided plans meet broader objectives for Great Ideas, will inform The Bays by UrbanGrowth NSW, by Sydneysiders about the Precinct’s our city and our State. Precinct Transformation Plan. We’ll future as the basis for our ideas. aim to present this Plan to the NSW the NSW Government The discussion paper sets out our We’ve built on these aspirations by Government for adoption later in 2015. approach around priorities, timing agency tasked with drawing on international expertise and possible uses for the Precinct. The Transformation Plan will be transforming The and emerging trends for 21st Century It suggests an overall ambition for the guiding document for The Bays Bays Precinct. global cities to create ideas for the The Bays Precinct, allowing us to Precinct’s future – it will represent Precinct’s future. consult widely and meaningfully on how The Bays Precinct can build on its About this Our work is also guided by the Precinct’s future. As the area heritage, support its local communities, the UrbanGrowth NSW: City transforms, Sydneysiders will have provide safe and exciting places and Transformation Life CycleTM, a new many more chances to be involved spaces, optimise maritime uses and document approach to transforming city living through more specific engagement develop social capital to support the (see page 12). on each of the Precinct’s unique growth of Sydney as an internationally Destinations. competitive and globally relevant city. We’re also working within the context of a wider NSW Government vision The feedback we receive from for Sydney and for the state of NSW. Sydneysiders, local government, These ideas are set out in A Plan for industry and other government Growing Sydney and will be consistent agencies, as well as the concepts

2 We invite you to have your say on transforming The Bays Precinct.

Figure 1: Your feedback on this discussion paper will inform UrbanGrowth NSW: The Bays Precinct Transformation Plan that we www.thebayssydney.com.au City Transformation Thinking intend to present to the NSW Government later Life CycleTM Cities in 2015. You will also be able to provide your own ideas for the Precinct’s immediate priority Destinations through the Call for Great Ideas later in May 2015. 1800 664 939 Please give us your feedback online UrbanGrowth NSW: at www.thebayssydney.com.au Living “Transforming Funding Cities Cities At this website you’ll find information about The City Living” Bays Precinct and a number of surveys for you to give us your feedback on this discussion paper. If [email protected] you don’t have internet access you can visit your local public library where internet access is free. Feedback on Transforming City Building If you have questions or need help giving feedback, please call, email or write to us Living: The Bays Precinct Cities using the details shown on the right. UrbanGrowth NSW Level 16, 227 Elizabeth Street This phase of feedback closes on 30 June 2015. SYDNEY NSW 2000

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 3 1 Bays Waterfront Promenade

2 Bays Market District (Sydney Fish Market wholesale and retail functions and Blackwattle Bay)

3 White Bay Power Station 3

2 4 White Bay including White Bay Cruise Terminal

5 Rozelle Bay and Bays Waterways where is the Bays 6 Rozelle Rail Yards 6 Precinct? 7

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Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 5 At the moment, some of the land that The Bays Precinct is made makes up The Bays Precinct is used up of the waterways and for a range of important maritime and port uses. Much of it cannot be foreshores of Johnstons accessed by the public. Bay, White Bay, Rozelle Given its position right on Sydney 3 Bay and Blackwattle Bay. Harbour and next to the CBD, The Bays Precinct is not reaching its Just two kilometres potential. west of the Sydney CBD, Uniquely, almost all the lands are owned by the NSW Government. To it is nestled within and give some perspective, in terms of around Pyrmont, Ultimo, government-owned land, The Bays Precinct is around two-thirds the Annandale, Glebe, Rozelle, size of Melbourne’s Docklands. About Lilyfield and Balmain. The transformation of The Bays Precinct can rejuvenate 5.5 kilometres the Bays of Sydney Harbour foreshore. It offers an opportunity to create new contemporary and dynamic places for Precinct cultural, maritime, recreational, retail, residential and commercial uses while drawing on the authenticity and local charm of the well-established nearby suburbs. The transformation will also

6 hectares kilometres of destinations hectares of 80 of land 5.5waterfront 7 94 Sydney Harbour

meet the Plan for Growing Sydney include a concrete batching plant Historic uses and the original bridge connecting After the Second World War, when objective to transform the Precinct’s and recreational uses such as dragon Glebe Island to Pyrmont was built Glebe Island was used as the “currently underused areas for the boat storage. Rozelle Bay hosts a The Bays Precinct has always been a in 1862, replaced by a new swing US Army’s main depot in Sydney, economic, cultural and social benefit range of maritime industries including transformational place. For the Cadigal bridge in 1903. industries continued to flourish. The of Sydney and the state.” waterway maintenance, Heritage Fleet and Wangal clans of the Eora nation, Sydney Fish Market moved to its Aside from commerce, the area also and the Sydney Superyacht Marina. who settled the area we now think of current site in 1966 and the first NSW Current uses as The Bays Precinct for thousands of became home to recreational areas container terminal opened at White Glebe Island has transitioned from years before European settlement, it – harbour baths were established at Bay in 1969. Glebe Island’s former Some of The Bays Precinct is used for the former car import terminal to its was abundant in natural food supplies Pyrmont in 1875, Blackwattle Swamp role as an imported cars terminal port and maritime uses. Integrating current role as the temporary site of and allowed trading with other and Creek were filled in to create began in the early 1990s, while in the port and maritime uses as the the Sydney Exhibition Centre. Its silos clans and movement on creeks and in 1876, and the lead up to the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Precinct transforms is important: greet Sydneysiders as they travel waterways. These clans established a Glebe Rowing Club established the eight-lane opened across the Anzac Bridge, and the area rich and thriving Aboriginal culture that at Blackwattle Bay in 1879, with (1995) and a new super yacht marina • Glebe Island feeds our city’s is one of the few places boasting views gradually disappeared after the arrival its first regatta held in 1883. opened at Rozelle Bay (2000). demand for sugar, gypsum and of both the Sydney Harbour and Anzac of the First Fleet. Some of the imposing structures The most recent change in the area cement. Bridges. The is When new settlers arrived, the that define the Precinct’s identity was the opening of the White Bay heritage listed, and, with remediation, • White Bay operates as Sydney’s Precinct was again transformative, this played a part in Sydney’s significant International Passenger Terminal could be used once again. second cruise ship terminal, time supporting the essential maritime transformation into the 20th Century. in 2013. Just as the Precinct has supporting around 1,500 jobs, and Other areas, such as the land trade that fed the new colony. By the The White Bay Power Station, which transitioned and transformed for more than 100 cruise ships and surrounding the White Bay Power late 1820s, land around Blackwattle opened in 1913, powered Sydney’s thousands of years, this won’t be 200,000 passenger each year. Station and the Rozelle Rail Yards, are Swamp was used for abattoirs – these vital train and tram network (this was the last major change to a Precinct were eventually moved to Glebe Island of authentic, historic uses that will Other busy areas include Blackwattle not reaching their potential, with the decommissioned in 1983); the grain by the 1850s. continue to support Sydney as it Bay, home to the Sydney Fish Market, Power Station buildings empty and silos were built at Glebe Island in 1975; grows and increases its presence one of Sydney’s biggest tourism derelict. Nearby uses include mixed and the Metropolitan Goods railway line As trade increased, industrial uses on the world stage. drawcards and a busy hub of retail industries, some working harbour such as a timber mill and detergents opened in 1922, using the Rozelle Rail and wholesale suppliers. Nearby sites uses and transport connections. factory were built at White Bay, Yards for marshalling trains.

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 7 The transformation of The Bays Precinct is an outstanding OPPORTUNITY for 21st Century Sydney.

We see it as the kind of place that can have the same impact as the and the Opera House when they were conceived last century for a young and growing Sydney – a world-class project that can transform the city and rejuvenate 4 local areas to benefit Sydney, NSW and Australia for generations. Shaping prosperity

The Bays Precinct can contribute to To achieve this, we must move away The Bays Precinct can also be a major Sydney’s international competitiveness from a business-as-usual approach. contributor to the NSW economy, and and meet the needs of a growing The Bays Precinct can lead a new form with the Sydney CBD contributing population. A Plan for Growing Sydney of urban transformation that places $100 billion to Australia’s Gross estimates that another 1.6 million as much emphasis on improving Domestic Product every year, The people are forecast to live in Sydney by the social and environmental life of Bays Precinct offers the scale and 2031 and economic output is expected a local area as it does on unlocking scope to meaningfully expand the Why to almost double to $565 billion a year the drivers of productivity, such CBD and assure Sydney’s ongoing with an additional 689,000 new jobs. as knowledge-intensive jobs, new competitiveness. This responds to the transport options or cutting-edge growing global trend of cities taking transform The Bays Precinct can provide the kind digital connections. The Precinct’s the lead in building national prosperity of places, spaces and connections primary role could be as an economic – essential in an Australian economy The Bays that support economic development generator – a place whose success that’s shifting away from its reliance and growth, encourage innovation and filters through to many industries, on resources. attract the knowledge-intensive jobs workers and communities and to Precinct? of the future. Sydney as a whole.

8 The potential of The Bays Precinct as World-class, global Sydney Por ximity and scale Government ownership an urban transformation project is The Bays Precinct can The Precinct sits on the edge of Government ownership of most unsurpassed – and now is the right contribute to Sydney’s role as the Sydney’s highest intensity of the land gives us the ability an internationally competitive economic outputs. It can be a to stage the transformation and time to get started. city, while also retaining all the seamless expansion to the CBD do so with support right across elements that make the city a and make a real contribution to government. This guarantees great place to live. the city’s economic future with our commitments to fearlessly appropriately staged transport pursue public benefit. solutions.

Sydney Harbour foreshore Existing enterprises Culture and history Market attractiveness Consistency with government policy The Bays Precinct interfaces with We can harness the success of The Bays Precinct has a rich The Precinct’s location and 5.5 kilometres of Sydney Harbour enterprises such as the ports, cultural history, including the potential will attract private sector The Bays Precinct is identified foreshore, yet the majority of this Sydney Fish Market and maritime White Bay Power Station and investment. Ethical procurement as a critical precinct in A is not accessible to the public. uses to help re-energise the the Glebe Island Bridge, as well processes will provide the best Plan for Growing Sydney. The Unlocking public access to the Precinct’s commercial activities. as Aboriginal and maritime possible public outcomes while proposed staged approach to Harbour’s edge is something history. We can make the being attractive to investors. transformation is consistent we can do early, getting more most of the authenticity of this with the planning and delivery Sydneysiders into, around, and heritage, create great places and of WestConnex, the CBD and engaged in The Bays Precinct. connections around them and South East Light Rail and the develop new ways to allow port long-term considerations for uses and public uses to operate The Bays Precinct’s ports. side by side.

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 9 We are seeking your The NSW Government’s objectives for the feedback on the transformation of The Bays Precinct are: transformation of The  To deliver a hub of export-oriented knowledge- Bays Precinct. We HAVE intensive jobs that can increase Sydney’s global DEVISED objectives that competitiveness. apply to the whole  To deliver enduring, socially inclusive and great transformation, and places to benefit Sydneysiders and national and specific objectives for international communities. each of the immediate 5 priority destinations.  To deliver housing choices, including affordable housing options, through design, finance and construction excellence. These objectives will shape responses to the Call for Great Ideas – you can find out more on page 37 – and will drive all of our work throughout the transformation.  To deliver a world-class mass and active transit and We think the objectives will deliver the right kind of infrastructure solution that unlocks the economic and Bays Precinct for Sydney in the 21st Century: a place human potential of The Bays Precinct and demonstrates that drives our economy; a place enriched by easy a model of environmental excellence. Objectives access, wonderful green spaces, environmental excellence and a mix of activity for everyone; a place that enjoys a true diversity in housing types for the and building design; and a place that contributes to  To achieve building design excellence and quality precinct Sydney’s global standing and local authenticity. urban design in all Destinations.

10 Objectives for the immediate priority Destinations are: For the first time, to deliver a continuous, staged, waterfront promenade from Balmain to Pyrmont, connecting right through to the CBD and beyond.

To rejuvenate the Sydney Fish Market (wholesale and retail) and connect it to the water, and expand the fresh food offering, creating a world-class Bays Market District.

To unlock the potential of the White Bay Power Station and recognise its history in an authentic way.

In partnership with the Port Authority of NSW, to engage stakeholders on innovative solutions to the environmental and operational issues at white bay cruise terminal and consider longer-term future uses of white bay.

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 11 In addition to several reports and • The Treasury The transformation of engagement exercises by the City of • Department of Planning Sydney, Leichhardt Municipal Council The Bays Precinct has and Environment and a number of NSW Government been on the agenda agencies, the future of The Bays • Transport for NSW (including Precinct was looked at in detail by Roads and Maritime Services) for some years, and The Bays Precinct Taskforce, A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT established in May 2011. • Government Property NSW OF THIS WORK HAS The Taskforce provided strategic • NSW Trade & Investment advice on the land use issues within • Infrastructure NSW fed into the the Precinct. It reviewed earlier concepts and engagement processes and drafted a • Port Authority of NSW number of principles to guide the future • Sydney Harbour ideas explored planning. After it reported to the NSW Foreshore Authority. Government in mid-2012, UrbanGrowth 6 in this document. NSW was appointed to lead The Bays Precinct Urban Transformation Program A new approach and used much of the Taskforce’s work as its base. The Taskforce’s report, The Urban Transformation Program related documents and other studies marks a new approach in the are on The Bays Precinct website at Precinct’s evolution. It: www.thebayssydney.com.au • brings together the many The Urban Transformation Program requirements of different will include close engagement with State Agencies to align the local government, Sydneysiders and transformation to a single, The story industry. From a NSW Government clear ambition perspective, we will be working with: • draws on the UrbanGrowth NSW: so far • Department of Premier and City Transformation Life Cycle™ - Cabinet see page 3 for an illustration.

12 What does the Life Cycle mean We will look at the requirements Next steps in practice? Unlike the traditional for the entire Bays Precinct and Itemmedia Bays Waterfront practice of thinking about new work towards outcomes that serve Pages 20 and 21 set out a (works commencing Promenade the needs of entire communities buildings as the primary motivator proposed schedule of priorities 2015 - 2019) Bays Market District behind major development projects, rather than providing benefits to for the Precinct’s transformation. the transformation of The Bays a limited few. White Bay Precinct under the Life Cycle will: The schedule includes plans for Power Station seven ‘Destinations’ of The Bays • think about the strategic, The International White Bay including Precinct that will be transformed economic and cultural significance White Bay Cruise Summit over the immediate, medium of each Destination, their best Terminal uses and the benefits they can The Life Cycle anchored discussions at and longer-term. provide (Thinking Cities) The Bays Precinct Sydney International Throughout this schedule, we Summit in November 2014. This • concentrate on innovative funding will be calling on the expertise Medium term Rozelle Bay and unique undertaking brought together and finance ideas to secure of Sydneysiders, the business Bays Waterways 350 local and international experts to (works commencing financial certainty (Funding Cities) community, local government collaborate on the best ideas for urban 2019 – 2022) and other experts to help us • address not only design, but also transformation. The Summit generated shape the transformation of each how we integrate different uses 20 high-level Principles (see Section Destination, as well as The Bays with infrastructure, what is the 14) that have guided the aspirations Longer-term Rozelle Rail Yards best use or function for the land, included in this discussion paper. Precinct as a whole. (works commencing Glebe Island and how we can use transparent The Principles will underpin our This activity will include a program from 2022) processes to achieve diverse approach to land and waterways uses, of workshops, meetings and other outcomes and smart delivery development and governance as we activities. We’ll include news on (Building Cities) work to ensure the primacy of the all our events and opportunities • create great places, great spaces public good throughout the Precinct’s on The Bays Precinct website and great opportunities in transformation. (www.thebayssydney.com.au) transformed Destinations that are and through social media. resilient, happy and prosperous (Living Cities).

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 13 From a planning perspective, an Comprehensive Transport and the Precinct so that people don’t Without an efficient transport system is an Mobility Plan – a longer-term strategy always have to travel long distances integrated enabler to urban transformation – that will have benefits beyond The for day to day tasks. with strong connections and different Bays Precinct. Solutions will be based on an strategy that transport options in place, as well integrated transport system that is as a staged approach to transport consistent with the staged rollout considers all provision, The Bays Precinct can Seven-minute city of the priority Destinations – this support the kind of economic aspects of The Bays Precinct Comprehensive is considered vital to support the 7 clusters that will contribute to Transport and Mobility Plan will be ambition of job creation and economic movement, the Sydney’s economy and its based on the idea of the seven-minute development in The Bays Precinct. transformation international standing. city, where there are short distances We will also look at opportunities to Economic clusters can only thrive between housing, workplaces and increase walking and cycling and to will not achieve with a critical mass of employment. public transport, bike paths, walkways, make active and public transport so A complete transport solution will water, public spaces, public buildings its ambition. efficient that it is a first-choice option. be one of the many elements of a and commercial facilities. Changing travel behaviour will have transformed Bays Precinct that will This requires us to think not just about practical benefits such as fewer cars attract the new workers to provide transport connections but also what on the road, and social benefits such this critical mass. Transport kind of capacity each transport service as healthier lifestyles, cleaner air, safer, We don’t have the solution yet, but we should carry, the different uses in more attractive access between spaces and will work in partnership with Transport each Destination and how we might and places, and a key to attracting getting for NSW to develop a Bays Precinct create hubs of mixed uses throughout knowledge-intensive industries. around

14 Transport in The Bays PRECINCT: A PREREQUISITE TO SUCCESS The transport solutions for The Bays Precinct will need to integrate with planning for a growing Sydney. We need to think about what is possible, taking account of surrounding land and waterway uses and existing transport systems. The Long Term Transport Master Plan identifies eight objectives for the NSW transport system – solutions should meet these objectives.

I mpROVE quality of service Support regional I mpROVE sustainability development What solutions are needed for people How can a transport solution for travelling around The Bays Precinct What options are required to The Bays Precinct reduce congestion now, and what is needed to give future improve access to jobs, services, on the wider network, encourage a passengers going to and from the people and goods across the larger proportion of public transport, Precinct the best choice and highest entire Sydney Region? walking and cycling and be more quality experience? energy efficient? I mpROVE safety I mpROVE liveability and security S trengTHEN transport planning processes How will our transport planning shape How can our transport solutions The Bays Precinct of the future, and address the causes and risks of How should the Comprehensive how can it improve connectivity, transport accidents and security Transport and Mobility Plan fully support jobs growth and make it incidents? integrate transport planning easier to move to, from and around processes with land use planning, The Bays Precinct? Reduce social disadvantage and can it contribute to better governance and administration of Support economic growth How can we improve access to the transport system? and productivity the Precinct’s goods, services and employment and education How can the Comprehensive Transport opportunities for all Sydneysiders? and Mobility Plan achieve a customer- focused, efficient transport system that improves the connectivity and accessibility of people to other people, opportunities, goods and services?

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 15 We’ve noted in the previous section reducing our waste and creating The transformation of The how important a comprehensive ecologically pristine areas. This Bays Precinct provides the response to transport and mobility commitment ensures that our projects will be for The Bays Precinct. New create internationally acclaimed opportunity for Sydney transport infrastructure is essential to liveable places– the kind of places any world-class city, and our thinking that strive to improve the wellbeing of to lead the world in the about transport will go beyond just the both people and the planet. Precinct itself – it will look at ways that This requires us to think about the sustainable transformation we can optimise the existing transport kind of infrastructure we need. We networks and make improvements of a major city precinct. want our cities to be resilient – by to nearby congested roads such as this, we mean future-proofing our Victoria Road and Bridge Road. cities so that we can respond to future Our approach to a comprehensive environmental, social or economic transport solution will drive our shocks. This requires us to consider objective for the Precinct to be a a number of leading-edge sustainable model of environmental excellence. infrastructure options. What other considerations can drive Given the Precinct’s location, we could 8 this objective? What do we need to also bring in the right environmental do to make The Bays Precinct the and ecological systems to improve kind of place that generates its own water quality, reduce pollution, energy and resources, that places reduce the risk of flooding and treat less of a burden on existing networks, stormwater. This will require us to and that can withstand any kind of consider how we should optimise external shocks? nearby flood-prone areas – usually filled in to create the green spaces UrbanGrowth NSW is committed to that we all love – that can play a ‘Transforming City Living’ – this means part in our objective to improve the Environmental creating places that are more diverse, Harbour’s marine environment. exciting, connected and healthy for all. excellence It means working to be carbon neutral,

16 Environmental excellence means being strategic and thinking beyond just the Precinct’s infrastructure requirements – and we can contribute effectively to Sydney’s sustainability and resilience.

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 17 The NSW Government’s ambition for The Bays Precinct is: A transport and mobility network connects each Destination, making to drive an internationally the private car competitive economy, through largely redundant. the creation of great destinations on Sydney Harbour that will transform Sydney, New South 9 Wales and Australia.

This ambition will shape our ongoing engagement with Sydneysiders. But what does this mean in practice? Our current thinking is to deliver a Bays Precinct that:

 adds to the social and  boosts Sydney’s international  supports new knowledge- What environmental life of the local area, competitiveness by creating a new intensive jobs with a diversity through proposed initiatives such CBD hub of knowledge-intensive, of housing, including affordable The Bays as a network of shared, active easily accessible, diverse and housing, that attracts a range open spaces and unlocking public innovative jobs and workplaces – of people and markets. could access to the water the workplaces of the future become

18 A world-renowned, vibrant fresh The Precinct drives international competitiveness food and fish market – the Bays and attracts industries and people from all over the Market District at Blackwattle world, while providing great places that are used and Bay – is loved by Sydneysiders enjoyed every day by residents, workers and visitors and international guests. from all over Sydney.

The Precinct uses its natural resources and geothermal heat resources to power its buildings, places and spaces; Imagining The Bays reuses most of its waste; and is built Precinct in 20 years around a cleaner, less polluted Harbour.

The restored White Bay Power Station buzzes A waterfront promenade connects all the Precinct’s with cool workplaces, galleries and safe, friendly The Precinct’s interesting maritime Destinations via Pyrmont to the CBD. It is full of activity places; a modern, village-like hub of shops and and port industries sit side by side with night and day – people wandering along enjoy a mix of restaurants; and new waterfront plaza to people other uses, providing a cosmopolitan ‘pop-ups’ or events alongside permanent restaurants, watch and enjoy the breeze off the water. and unpredictable atmosphere. small bars, cafes or garden areas.

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 19 This land, surrounding 94 hectares of We have also thought about a The scale of The Bays water, consists of many unique areas possible mix of uses across public Precinct as an urban that serve different communities, realm, housing and employment for are valued differently by these consideration (see Figure 2). transformation proposition communities, and offer different All of this activity will be supported opportunities for transformation. is unique – at 80 hectares of with a variety of engagement exercises mostly government-owned We believe it will be critical to focus to ensure the transformation meets on outcomes for each area of The the current and future needs of land, The Bays Precinct is Bays Precinct. For that reason, we’re Sydneysiders. taking a ‘Destination approach’ to the more than four times the Much of the schedule is based on transformation, where ‘Destination’ logistics – for example, Glebe Island size of Barangaroo. describes an area of The Bays Precinct is a longer-term Destination, as it with a distinct context and ambition. is being used as the temporary site We have identified seven Destinations of the Sydney Exhibition Centre till for transformation, and propose a around 2017 and the grain silos are schedule of immediate, medium-term subject to longer-term leases; whereas and longer-term activity for these the Sydney Fish Market, which will be Destinations. the centrepiece of the Bays Market 10 District, is actively ready for a refresh.

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20 Immediate priority Medium-term priority Figure 2: Possible mix of uses in the Bays Precinct

We’re proposing four Destinations and longer-term priority Destination Public Realm Housing Employment to kick-start the transformation of We don’t intend to pre-determine the Destination 1: Bays Waterfront Promenade The Bays Precinct. We believe that • • • – • ambition for the medium and longer- through working with our partners term Destinations at this stage. As Destination 2: Bays Market District • • • • • • • • across government, industry and The Bays Precinct evolves – and as Sydneysiders, we can have plans in our collaborations with Sydneysiders, Destination 3: White Bay Power Station • • • • • • • • • place for the transformation to begin industry and across government at these Destinations in the next four Destination 4: White Bay including White Bay Cruise Terminal continue – we expect to see the • • • • • • • years – and we’d like to see on-ground ambitions for these areas shaped by work commencing on Destination 1: Destination 5: Rozelle Bay and Bays Waterways emerging environmental, social and • • • • • • • Bays Waterfront Promenade as soon economic trends, as well as new as possible. Destination 6: Rozelle Rail Yards • • • • • • ideas and technologies. Destination 7: Glebe Island Strategic deep-water port works commencing Works commencing 2015 - 2019: 2019 - 2022: ••• Major focus •• Moderate focus • Minor focus – None Destination 1: Bays Waterfront Destination 5: Rozelle Bay and Promenade (Stage 1 from Balmain Bays Waterways (Glebe, Blackwattle to Pyrmont, future stages consistent and Johnstons Bays) with medium and long-term priorities) Destination 2: Bays Market Works commencing District (Sydney Fish Market and 2022 and beyond: Blackwattle Bay) Destination 3: White Bay Power Station Destination 6: Rozelle Rail Yards Destination 4: White Bay including Destination 7: Glebe Island White Bay Cruise Terminal

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 21 Destination 1: Imagine the ability to safely walk or cycle along the waterfront, all the way from Balmain through to the Sydney CBD - a trip that takes you along Bays Waterfront our beautiful harbour, with opportunities to sit by the foreshore with a coffee, enjoy a long lunch at a waterside café, admire locally-produced Promenade sculptures or art, or even pop in to see the busy activity of a local community garden.

OBJECTIVE features For the first time, to deliver A 5.5 kilometre promenade a continuous, staged, from Balmain to Pyrmont waterfront promenade Options for walking and from Balmain to Pyrmont, cycling by the water connecting right through to the CBD and beyond. A new must-see destination peppered with activity

22 For the first time, we want to deliver New York’s High Line, or more of a a continuous, shared waterfront peaceful area to stroll, like Paris’s La promenade from Balmain to Pyrmont Promenade Plantée? Do we want to Future Promenade that opens up the direct harbour see constant activity – restaurants, frontage. Our proposal will see this shopping, exhibitions and music, like delivered incrementally, with priority those we see along the South Bank in locations to unlock access identified London – and should we encourage this year. It will build on the popular a program of festival and events to access that Sydneysiders already bring people back to the water? have along the water in areas such We also need to consider the as Blackwattle Bay Park and connections with the water that Bicentennial Park. this new access can provide – by While the Bays Waterfront Promenade improving water quality in the area and Bays Waterfront Promenade Stage 1 will be an essential connector providing new waterway infrastructure within The Bays Precinct and to such as moors and jetties, more surrounding suburbs, we want it to people will be able to enjoy activities be more than just a pathway that on the water. We’ll combine this work links people between places – we with a Joint Working-Port Development think it can be a new must-see Plan so that we can optimise public Destination for every visitor to land and port uses in the long term. Sydney; a waterfront playground to bring communities together. Existing Promenade We want to think about how we can activate this long-closed off area to provide the best possible outcomes. Should it be a linear park, like

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 23 Destination 2: One of the emerging global trends in the 21st Century world of food is a return to the basics – friendly, community-based farmers’ markets. Bays market district In Sydney, we’re blessed with the Eveleigh Farmers’ Market at Carriageworks, the Hawkesbury Harvest Farm Gate Trail, and many weekly organic markets in places like Frenchs Forest and Marrickville.

OBJECTIVE features To rejuvenate the Sydney A rejuvenated Sydney Fish Market (wholesale and Fish Market retail) and connect it to A new fresh food and the water, and expand the produce market fresh food offering, creating a world-class Bays Market Restaurants, cafes and District. Sydney’s best dining destination

24 The Bays Market District will build on part of the Bays Market District – we these emerging trends and widen could think about a semi-permanent Sydney’s food and dining offering. Our market like Paris’s Marché Monge that ambition is to create a new world-class uses purpose-designed structures to set food and dining attraction for Sydney up a market of quality providores a few – in the way that Borough Markets in days a week. London or La Boqueria in Barcelona We want to draw on international, attract day to day shoppers as well as national and local ideas as we create tourists, it will draw on the activity and this new city-side Destination. Sitting spirit of both the wholesale and retail at Blackwattle Bay, where the working operations at Sydney Fish Market. city meets the living city on the western A rejuvenated Sydney Fish Market edge of inner city Pyrmont and the will be the centrepiece of the Bays northern edge of suburban Glebe, the Market District. As the largest market Bays Market District would be a busy of its kind in the southern hemisphere hub for residents, workers and visitors. and already visited by more than 2.5 What kind of diversity would attract the million people every year, the Sydney most people? Should all offerings be Fish Market wants to double visitor permanent, or should we draw on a numbers over the next 10 years – an mix of permanent restaurants, markets aspiration that could deliver more and seafood and other suppliers and than $4 billion to the NSW economy. combine this with ‘pop-up’ food trucks The renewed Sydney Fish Market and outdoor events to showcase could be supported by a new fresh Australian cuisine and regular festivals? food marketplace – a community and economic hub for Sydney’s fresh food industry. Just as the seasons and the produce will change, so too could this

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 25 Destination 3: The White Bay Power Station is the most recognised of the Precinct’s buildings, and we see it as a statement of the ongoing transformation White Bay and evolution of The Bays Precinct. By creating a new landmark for Sydney that draws strongly on the whole Precinct’s working heritage, Power Station we can enshrine the area’s history while demonstrating a resilience and flexibility to adapt for the future.

OBJECTIVE features To unlock the potential A hub for knowledge- of the White Bay Power intensive industries Station to recognise its Restoration of State- history in an authentic way. listed heritage

26 Decay to Destination: GLOBAL EXAMPLES OF TRANSFORMING INDUSTRIAL WATERFRONTS TO KNOWLEDGE ECONOMIES • London’s Battersea Power Station will be a new global urban destination for Londoners and visitors. At 92 hectares on the banks of the Vacant and derelict buildings open a could offer visitors and workers access Thames, it is intended to window to the past, and in many cases to views across the Harbour to the CBD. supply land for 26,000 represent classic architecture and If we want White Bay Power Station to jobs, a new hotel, 3,500 design that stand the test of time. We be the best example in Sydney of how homes, and a riverside want to work with Sydneysiders and living, working and learning can be walkway linking to the the Power Station’s ultimate users woven together to create a prosperous 200-acre Battersea Park. to remediate and rehabilitate the and thriving economy, we need to structures and create a destination think about the most appropriate uses • Hudson Yards in New York alive with jobs, community areas and for the Power Station and how this represents 10.5 hectares of places to socialise, learn and relax. can benefit nearby areas, think about land over rail infrastructure We envisage a new activated its position at the heart of The Bays that has the potential to forecourt that extends to the water Precinct, and draw on international accommodate 10,000 new and forms part of the Bays Waterfront examples that have returned industrial residents, 30,000 workers Promenade, linking White Bay Power spaces to their cities. and generate 23,000 Station to White Bay, Balmain and construction jobs. the CBD. Possibly for the first time, the landmark buildings and chimneys • Toronto Waterfront will position Toronto for the intense urban competition and realities of the 21st Century and includes 800 hectares of land with 46 kilometres of waterfront.

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 27 Destination 4: White Bay including White Bay Cruise Terminal White Bay is one of only two deep-water wharves west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is used for a variety of port uses, including bulk vessel loading and vessel repairs. The White Bay Cruise Terminal sits at the base of the Balmain escarpment. It is Sydney’s second cruise terminal to the Overseas Passenger Terminal at . The Destination offers extensive views towards the Sydney CBD, Pyrmont and Anzac Bridge.

Objective In partnership with the Port Authority of NSW, to engage stakeholders on innovative solutions to the environmental and operational issues at White Bay Cruise Terminal and consider longer-term future uses of White Bay.

POSSIBILITIES White Bay has the potential to be transformed with medium density living designed to complement all that is enjoyed in the existing neighbourhoods that sit next to White Bay. These many different uses could exist alongside smaller scale working harbour activities.

28 Destination 5: Rozelle Bay and Bays Waterways (Glebe, Blackwattle and Johnstons Bays) The Rozelle Bay and Bays Waterways Destination is home to many maritime and harbour industries. The foreshore and waterways are actively used for private recreation craft, including superyachts, NSW Government patrol vessels and maritime industries including the Heritage Fleet.

POSSIBILITIES The transformation has the potential to integrate a viable mix of new land and maritime uses including a mix of commercial, open space and other living uses, with working harbour industries and on-water recreation facilities. It would also include better public access to the waterfront.

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 29 Destination 6: Rozelle Rail Yards

Rozelle Rail Yards sit next to major road infrastructure. Land that fronts Lilyfield Road is leased for light industrial uses or is privately owned. Parts of Rozelle Rail Yards are subject to proposals for future CBD and South East Light Rail stabling yard and WestConnex. The area is serviced by two light rail stops (Lilyfield and Rozelle Bay) and good cycleways to the CBD via Anzac Bridge.

POSSIBILITIES The transformation has the potential to reconnect areas to the north and south of the Rail Yards, and to improve connections from Lilyfield to the water. Future uses could include a mix of different housing, including affordable housing, as well as public spaces and employment uses.

30 Destination 7: Glebe Island

Glebe Island is actively used for deep-water wharfage, including bulk vessel loading and unloading. Glebe Island and White Bay are the only deep-water wharves west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The former car import terminal is now home to the temporary Sydney Exhibition Centre until 2017.

POSSIBILITIES The transformation of The Bays Precinct offers the opportunity to support economic activities of maritime industries and celebrate the authenticity of the working harbour.

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 31 Guided by the A new New global UrbanGrowth NSW: destination for attractions City Transformation knowledge- Life Cycle™ The intensive jobs Bays Precinct transformation will include every aspect of how a place The Bays Precinct could provide The transformation of The Bays should be, and what a the space for new jobs in Precinct could create new places place can provide for world-class knowledge-intensive to attract people from all over the people who live, industries, as well as academic the world to experience Sydney institutions and start-up as a growing, global, 21st work and visit there. businesses. It could be a creative Century city. and innovative hub for leading The Bays Market District, Our plans will health, education or tourism incorporating the Sydney Fish jobs, while also retaining its be guided by the Market, could be a world-famous traditional maritime industries. knowledge we foodie destination. Rivalling the 11 gain from ongoing A clear focus on the Precinct’s world’s best markets, the District employment potential represents could open up opportunities stakeholder a different approach to usual – for restaurants, cafes, bars; participation as well traditionally, the development gardens and active green as a global, ten-year of a site of this size is driven by spaces; and attractive places residential land uses; instead, to showcase Australian produce alliance of local and The Bays Precinct will be and dining to the world. prioritised for jobs for the future, international experts Threading from one end of the especially as it sits so close to that began with the Precinct to the other, the Bays CBD. It will be supported by the Waterfront Promenade could What the International appropriate mix of residential be more than just a waterside and other uses, all integrated Summit in 2014. footpath. It would be filled with in a way that creates lively and transformation activity, events and places to attractive new communities. relax, linking to a new plaza around the outstanding White could mean Bay Power Station, the defining landmark of The Bays Precinct, and a new must-see destination for Sydney.

32 Connecting Outstanding Celebrating a Digital to the water, and diverse rich sense of connections the CBD and design history beyond

People moving around The As The Bays Precinct evolves, From the early trading of the In a future of knowledge- Bays Precinct or into the Sydney cutting-edge design principles clans of the Eora Nation, to the intensive industries and workers, CBD and surrounding suburbs would create a new type of maritime trade of the European The Bays Precinct would run on should be able to choose the neighbourhood for Sydney. We settlers, The Bays Precinct has a world-class digital platform. type of transport to best suit don’t want to see a one-size- been shaped by Australia’s ups Digital connections would be their needs. Walking and cycling fits-all approach in The Bays and downs – we should draw on ‘amplifiers’ of human capacity, paths would be a safe way to Precinct – we want to see this heritage as we plan for the allowing instant access to get active, and higher-capacity an array of housing designs; Precinct’s future. markets, collaborations, social transport options could allow imaginative and sustainable forums and offering new This could be a place where larger numbers of people to live buildings and structures; and ways to deliver health and visitors, residents and workers in, work in and visit the Precinct, safe, leafy outdoor spaces education services. feel the Precinct’s history in every supporting the Precinct’s future to support healthy lifestyles. Destination. We would do this by A transformed Bays Precinct competitiveness. Ultimately, we This inspiring built form would drawing on the highest design with ‘digital inclusion’ at its want the Precinct to be a place underpin the Precinct’s appeal and development standards heart would create connections where you have many more to tourists, employers, residents to appropriately treat and to boost economic productivity options than a car. and local visitors. incorporate the Precinct’s history. and efficiency. This could be the In keeping with the idea of a We will use an ethical catalyst for a place that exports ‘seven-minute’ city – where you procurement model to lifestyle, learning and jobs to can access some type of public involve a variety of designers, the world. Visitors and residents transport or the services and landscapers and developers could also have access to facilities you need within a short in the development and connections to help them share, walk – our transport and mobility treatment of each Destination, learn and collaborate. People program should think about so that building types or and communities would feel every aspect of moving to, from structures show diversity and empowered in a future that and within the Precinct: walking, difference within and between experts believe will be shaped cycling, all forms of public Destinations. by digital connections and transport (ferries, buses and light collaborations. and heavy rail) and driving.

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 33 Thriving public Diversity of Trade, tourism spaces and housing and investment places

New places for events and The transformation of The Making The Bays Precinct gatherings, especially around Bays Precinct could be a an irresistible destination for the Bays Market District or global exemplar that tests new investment capital, innovation White Bay Power Station for parameters in housing types, and tourism will benefit all of example, could be the type how housing is delivered, and those who interact with The Bays of places that make people what kind of public and/or Precinct – from the occasional feel like they ‘belong’ – they private models can deliver visitor, to the business owner, would be open to everyone, no new housing choices. nearby resident, or the new matter their background, age household who comes to call This could bring a true diversity or status. These places would the Precinct home. of housing to The Bays Precinct, be linked by safe walking and providing a high quality of life for This requires a mix of effort right cycling links. people from all income levels, across the Life Cycle – a need to The Bays Precinct could people at various stages of allow the Precinct to evolve and be home to a calendar of their lives, people of all abilities mature while also: new experiences, activities and people from a range of • encouraging economic and and celebrations that invite household types. Housing would cultural clusters participation – imagine Vivid be designed to suit the Precinct • shaping social, digital and on The Bays, for example, or as a knowledge-intensive economic connections with a new place to enjoy the New destination that attracts and the existing CBD and beyond Year’s Eve fireworks or Australia retains workers, investors, • maximising the ‘value Day ferry race. And just as our students and entrepreneurs. proposition’ of The Bays open spaces and places will be The subsequent diversity in the Precinct fun and activated, there could people who live and work in also be quiet zones to ‘wilfully • creating mixed-use walkable the Precinct could help to give disconnect’ and relax. neighbourhoods and active these compact, mixed-used spaces that attract global neighbourhoods an inclusive, talent and domestic and intimate, cosmopolitan overseas visitors. atmosphere.

34 A platform Cutting-edge A maritime Public for life-long environmental, playground participation learning ecological and energy solutions

A platform for life-long learning Environmental resilience Sydney has one of the best Transparent communication at The Bays Precinct will will bolster the Precinct’s climates in the world – the and genuine stakeholder encourage collaboration among transformation. The geothermal transformation should take engagement are fundamental the Precinct’s community and heat resource that exists advantage of this. As the water to successful urban beyond. It requires us to consider five kilometres below ground quality throughout The Bays transformation. These concepts how learning can continue well could be optimised to provide Precinct improves, opportunities are embodied in the Strategic after people finish their formal electricity and hot water as well could open for more people to Principles that will underpin the education and what kind of as chilled water for space cooling. get out onto to the water. The Transformation Plan. informal activities can facilitate Residents need not wake early on Precinct’s waterways could be We are committed to engaging knowledge sharing. We could garbage collection day – instead, accessible and attractive to with stakeholders throughout consider a Sydney Institute of a pneumatic waste collection everyone. the transformation. We will Ideas to deliver a totally new system could eliminate the need As the Bays Waterfront develop an engagement and dimension to life-long learning for garbage disposal and waste Promenade develops, new communication program for – some kind of place that acts collection areas. A waste-to- watercraft ramps, safe and each stage of the project and as a forum to generate thinking, energy plant could generate open foreshore edges, piers as the transformation evolves, creativity and intelligence. electricity and thermal energy and wharves would promote each stage will be informed by – providing a holistic approach Whatever space or network the water as a space to connect your feedback. based on the idea of a resilient we devise, it could provide a people, just like its pathways and and sustainable city. We recognise that a strong and platform for everyday learning, bikeways. From charter boats inclusive public engagement creative expression, vocational Environmental and ecological to recreational boat users, The program is essential to achieve and experiential learning, systems will improve water quality, Bays Precinct’s waterways could the project’s ambition and ethical community leadership address ongoing sources of contribute to healthier, more objectives. We’ll be clear about and service, as well as formal water pollution and encourage active lifestyles and open up a the purpose of engagement education. recreation and activity on the whole new maritime playground at each stage, identify shared water. Keeping with the latest for Sydneysiders. Any new learning facilities should goals and aspirations, be open technologies, waste water could capture and share the needs and and accountable in decision- be treated for re-use in irrigation, aspirations of the young people making, listen and adapt as water features, and laundry and who will be living in The Bays needed, and communicate about toilet facilities. Precinct in, say, 2050 – ensuring opportunities and constraints. the future transformation of Local utilities could optimise sun, The Bays Precinct has a sense wind, rain, waste (organic and of the community from which inorganic), aquatic cooling and it is formed. geothermal heat reservoirs into 35 an integrated system. Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct But we don’t claim to have all the • We will be working with local These ideas build on extensive answers yet. As we receive feedback government to gain their insights work over the last 15 or so on this discussion paper, the on the Precinct’s transformation. proposed schedule and our ideas on years and provide us with a Our aim is to use the feedback the immediate priority Destinations; we receive from Sydneysiders, suggested direction for the and as we evaluate the innovative industry and government to inform concepts we expect through the Call Precinct’s future. a Transformation Plan that we will for Great Ideas, we will also be working present to the NSW Government with partners across government to later in 2015. find the best ways to facilitate the transformation: Our ethical procurement processes will mean that the way • We will be working with the the transformation takes place is Department of Planning & shaped by Sydneysiders, as will our Environment to find a workable ongoing program of engagement planning pathway to support a and participation. seamless approach to rezonings. • We will be working with Transport for NSW, including Roads and Maritime Services, on a Comprehensive Transport and 12 Mobility Plan.

2014 2015 How we’ll July UrbanGrowth NSW appointed January – April Development of ideas for to lead Transformation Program Transforming City Living: plan the The Bays Precinct November The Bays Precinct Sydney Discovery Day in April International Summit we transformation May Sydne ysiders Summit and December Release of 20 Strategic are Leadership Forums Principles here

36 CALL FOR GREAT IDEAS Imagine having the opportunity to have a say on the future of a place that you love, or the prestige of helping to shape Sydney’s biggest transformation project since the Olympics. That’s what the Call for Great Ideas is all about. It’s an opportunity for Sydneysiders, the business community and professionals to present innovative ideas for The Bays Precinct. The Call for Great Ideas allows us to capture the best thinking from global and local communities and industry on how the future of the immediate priority Destinations should unfold. This rich intelligence will inform the Transformation Plan, our procurement processes and shape the Precinct’s transformation. May – June Public comment on ideas presented in From August Presentation of Transformation Plan Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct to NSW Government Initial details about the Call for Call for Great Ideas Great Ideas will be released at From September Start of planning for priority Destinations the Sydneysiders Summit. The Stakeholder Workshops Ongoing public participation in all stages full Call for Great Ideas will be July – August Co nsideration of feedback on Transforming released on The Bays Precinct City Living: The Bays Precinct website later in May: visit www.thebayssydney.com.au Assessment of Great Ideas

Transforming City Living: The Bays Precinct 37 13. Thank you

We would like to thank all those • Bob Hamilton Ian Cranwell, Nathan English, Gretchen who have contributed to the ideas • Karen Penrose Gamble, Richard Gould, Kath Hacking, About UrbanGrowth NSW presented in this discussion paper. • Ken Maher Michele Hacking, Damien Hawcroft, Core Team: Christina Ritchie, David Springett, UrbanGrowth NSW is the NSW Government’s External organisations Jean Stuart, Mark Wallis • David Pitchford (CEO) urban transformation delivery organisation. • EY • Alexandra Vella • The Bays Precinct People’s Campaign: • Flux Consultants • Dan Bright Carolyn Allen, John Brooks, Dr Lesley • Geoff Roberts • Eric Brodie Lynch, Professor Jane Marceau UrbanGrowth NSW has a mandate from the NSW Government to • GTA Consultants • Stuart Carr • Bella Creative: Belinda Lightfoot deliver the Major Urban Transformation Portfolio. We will do this by • Council of Ultimo/Pyrmont • Investment Locations • Sarah Duignan working collaboratively with other parts of government, the private Associations: Mary Mortimer Services Associates • Julian Frecklington sector and community stakeholders to plan and coordinate delivery • Ecotransit Sydney: Nathan English • JSD • Justin Hatchett of city transformation projects. and Mathew Hounsell • Leta Webb • Paul Hourigan • Green Building Council of Australia: • McKinsey & Company • Belinda Lewis Five imperatives drive and direct our activities. These are to: Romilly Madew • People for Places and Spaces • Andrew Mossie • School of Built Environment, DAB, UTS: 1 increase the supply of housing and create jobs • PWC • Nick Nathans Heather McDonald • REA Consulting • Andrew Nichols 2 strengthen the NSW economy by delivering world-class • Grosvenor Group: Kate Brown • Red Bean Republic • Simon Pagett centres that attract investment and boost productivity • City of Melbourne: Kathy Alexander • Topdeck Communications • Anna Petersen • Professional Property Services Group: • University of Sydney • Matt Plumbridge 3 maximise public investment in infrastructure Nicholas & Margaret Brooke • WiteKite • Mark Redmond • Leichhardt Council: Peter Head 4 operate on a commercially astute basis • Lisa Rippon-Lee Government partners • Curtin University: Professor Peter • Nick Sellars 5 promote collaboration across government, the private • Government Architects Office Newman AO sector, community and industry. • Port Authority of NSW We also acknowledge the written • Places Victoria • Roads and Maritime Services submissions received after the • Pyrmont Action Inc.: Elizabeth Elenius UrbanGrowth NSW has been appointed by the NSW Government • State Library of NSW International Summit • University of Sydney: Roderick as the agency to lead the transformation of The Bays Precinct. Simpson, Peter Phibbs, Julie Walton, • City of Sydney • Australian Institute of Landscape Mike Harris Architects Project Control Group • St George Community Housing • Balmain Association, Carolyn Allen • Department of Premier and Cabinet • Sydney Business Chamber: The Hon • Bays Community Coalition (Coalition • The Treasury Patricia Forsythe, James Mabbott of Annandale Residents Precinct • Department of Planning and • Urban Land Institute: Peter Holland, Committee, Balmain Residents Environment John Fitzgerald Precinct Committee, Birchgrove • Transport for NSW • The Warren Centre for Advanced Residents Precinct Committee, • Government Property NSW Engineering: Richard Dinham Leichhardt Residents Precinct • NSW Trade and Investment • White Bay Joint Steering Committee: Committee, Pyrmont Action Inc., • Infrastructure NSW Jane Marceau Pyrmont Community Group, Rozelle/ • Port Authority of NSW Iron Cove Residents Precinct Disclaimer • Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Photography Committee, Rozelle/Lilyfield Residents • John Fuchs While every effort has been made to ensure that this document is correct at the time of UrbanGrowth team Precinct Committee, Rozelle/White printing, UrbanGrowth NSW (including its agents and employees) makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in the document. Not all concepts Board Members: Bay Residents Precinct Committee). considered in these papers reflect government policy or are under active consideration. • John Brogden Contributors: Jennifer Aaron, Penny UrbanGrowth NSW disclaims any and all liability to any person in connection with anything • Matthew Quinn Alexander, John Brooks, Teena Clerke, done or committed to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part of the document.

38 The imagination at the heart of the 2014 Bays Precinct Sydney International Summit 14. Statement of Principles generated 20 high-level Principles that guided and underpinned much of the thinking included in this discussion paper.

1 2 3 4 5 Build on the unique history Establish a powerful and Be transparent and communicate Allow the time to invest in Unlock public access to the of The Bays Precinct. enduring governance model the issues and challenges we face genuine and early engagement Harbour’s edge and waterways based on whole-of-government and the investments needed to with, and broad acceptance of our along the entire coastline. collaboration that fearlessly realise the Precinct’s potential. plans from, all categories of the pursues public benefit. public, government and industry.

6 7 8 9 10 Develop an overall Bays Precinct Establish a whole-of-precinct Prioritise planning for public Generate optimal housing supply Ensure the land use and Transformation Program to transport infrastructure plan spaces, White Bay Power outcomes based on a model associated development is prioritise major projects and early, based on connectivity, Station and Sydney Fish Market. of diverse housing options, the diverse, beautifully designed define the staging for integrated accessibility and active highest design principles and and creates ‘great places development and land use. transport. activated public spaces. and great spaces’.

11 12 13 14 15 Build the capacity for The Bays Support economic development Plan for future generations by Adopt world-class energy Introduce environmental and Precinct to be a place that and growth that can drive a strong, being open to new ideas and generation systems that maximise ecological systems to improve contributes to healthy, prosperous digitally-connected, innovative and embracing emerging trends. efficiency and establish The Bays water quality, address ongoing and resilient lifestyles. diverse knowledge economy. Precinct as the exemplar for ‘big sources of water pollution and city’ energy provision. encourage public recreation.

16 17 18 19 20 Support the economic activities Provide the platform for Incorporate a strong funding Seek broad sources of funding Employ an ethical procurement of maritime industries and investment from Australia and and financial strategy to enable for urban transformation across process that optimises value for celebrate the authenticity of abroad, and from public and innovative, leading-edge and a range of investors, including government and taxpayers while the working harbour. private sectors. productive investment vehicles superannuation and pension being attractive to investors. that promote investor appetite. funds, and philanthropy.

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