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ctions As the Centenary of Federation artists can be seen in the northern Transport Access and Parking Plan year draws to a close it is fitting to section of the Park until early and Moore Park South Master reflect on some of the wonderful December. Artful Park aims to Plan, and highlights of the celebrations which have taken draw visitors through the Park into outcomes of these plans can be place in the Parklands during the areas they might never have read in this issue of Parklands. last 12 months. visited. The Trust recently hosted an Open On 1 January 50,000 people Early December also sees the Day and public presentation to flocked to Centennial Park for the opening of Federation Place. This launch the first consultation phase Federation Day ceremonies, and completes the ceremonial and of its Conservation Plan. thousands more - an estimated symbolic entrance linking Moore .- .-,. The Plan will assist in the I. - _L 10,000 - to the official opening of Park and Centennial Park and long-term conservation of the -' Duncan the Avenue of Nations and the leaves a lasting tribute to the Parklands by identnyinu heritage 'DirGctor, vibrant and atmospheric festival of Parklands' role in the Federation of issues and assessing the natural, Centennial Park and diversity, ParkFest, in October. Australia during the Centenary of Aboriginal, archaeological, cultural, Moore Park Trust The beautiful intemretive Federation year. recreational and social significance sculpture, Hand Upon Hand, Also in December we welcome of the Parklands. specially designed to officially back Big, Bold and Brassy, starring The Trust is pleased to announce dedicate The Avenue, was also James Morrison and regular the implementation of the first unveiled in October. Celebrating Park-user, Marcia Hines. of six possible volunteer programs the unity and diversity of cultural with 15 volunteers helping to ' Summer sees the return of the backgrounds in Australia, the staff the newly opened piece has already attracted a huge popular Moonlight Cinema in its Superintendent's Residence. amount of positive attention from glorious outdoor setting, and the adults and children alike, realising fresh and inventive Circus Oz On behalf of the Trust I hope you the aim of designer Gillian Smart which will, once again, no doubt, enjoy the Parklands and planned to create a vehicle for delight its audience with incredible events during the Summer period communication and connection. human antics. and throughout 2002. Best wishes for the festive season I Speaking of creative work, a range On the planning front the Trust has of sitespecific installations by reviewed hundreds of submissions some of Australia's leading young from the public on both the Draft 3 Parkbench 7 Artists exhibit in 10 Festivities in the Park outdoor gallery - Reservoir art History unfolds at 12 Friends of the Parklands 4 Celebration of jazz, swing Federation Place and champagne 13 Drawn to Nature Volunteers staff 8 Managing the Marathoners in the Park 5 historic house Parklands heritage The wrong sort Summer Events Calendar 6 ;;;trcs under the of rubbish 14 It must have been the Centennial Parklands moonlight... 9 Consultation update 16 User's Guide . - /' 6lldrikAors:~ianaM, NilsChrk kngepoint creative ~dutions q-,J .h Lever. Jeff Ambler, b? - .,! Panch Hawkes, Julie Plyor *- .* CarOlTlsomate fencing around Ceatennial Parldands' Reservoir Parkbench NEW GATEWAY TO PARK AN ARTFUL PARK December 9 sees the opening of Until December 9, Centennial Federation Place, an exciting Parklands is an exhibition ground project to celebrate and mark the for the artwork of some of Centenary of Federation. Design Australia's most talented and architect Alec Tzannes has created creative contemporary artists. a spectacular ceremonial gateway Following its huge success six into Centennial Park, which also years ago, Artful Park has been wildlife during the summer provides a link to Moore Park. The resurrected as part of the curvatire of the earth and months is vibrant, both the micro project also includes the opening Centenary of Federation heralding the age of radio. celebrations. Centennial Parklands and macro bats make their of Federation Way and reflects the From dawn until dusk on has joined forces with the presence more known, and the contemporary culture of the park Wednesday, 12 December, 702 Museum of Contemporary Art turtles are out and about for park and the surrounding avenue of ABC Sydney will be broadcasting (MCA) to produce an exhibition users to view. trees. See page 7 for full story. live from Centennial Park's that is challenging and diverse, Federation Valley. If you've ever With picturesque sunsets and CONSERVATION PLAN within the unique backdrop of wondered what the 702 presenters orange-lit evenings, Centennial UPDATE the park. look like. here's vour chance! Parklands is stunning and tranquil. Make sure you take advantage of The development of Centennial As part of event, the Parklands is Come down for ~~~~kf~~~with hosting a range of activities this beautiful environment of the Parklands conservation Plan has Angela Catterns, Mornings with park this Summer. generated much interest from the including guided tours, drawing Sally Loane, Afternoons with public with more than 200 people workshops and an exciting James Valentine and Drive with SUBLIME SUNSET DINING education program for students Ian Rogerson. attending an Open Day and public Fancy winning and dining in the presentation in October. along with the Bella program offering activities for students with Bfi~Your picnics, Your radio Park at sunset. For the first time ever, Centennial Parklands These consultations resulted in special needs. Artful Park only memorabilia, your kites and join Restaurant is flow opening its valuable feedback from the public. runs for 10 days until g December 702 for Junior Broadcasting, a kite-making, kite-flying and doors for dinner every Wednesday See page 8 for full story. so make sure you don't miss it. kite-decorating workshop, - Saturday evening from 6pm. For those wanting further TOP OF THE BIG TOPS ao~earancesbv S~otthe Doa. This means light evenings and information on the Plan the draft a'iadio-memoiabiiia competition, sunsets can be fully enjoyed in the Moore Park is heating up again Significance Assessment and displays on the history of radio, Park with the luxury of a fine glass this Summer with the anticipated quizzes, a live radio play (with of wine in the hand and a freshly Elements of Significance arrival of Circus Oz. It's been two documents are available for public audience members playing the prepared dish. years since the Circus Oz troupe part of actors or sound effects review at Centennial Parklands' thrilled audiences with its Whether it be dinner for two, a bite Mministration Building reception, specialists), prizes, free tattoos to eat before "Moonlight Cinema", spellbinding antics on the and much more! open daily from 8.30am to 5pm circus site at Moore Park. From or a family meal where the . (excluding weekends). They can 2 January - 3 February they're For further information children can play on the swings, . Jso be viewed at the back to take Sydney by storm. We phone 702 on (02) 9333 1234. the restaurant has designed a - - 7 Superintendent's Residence on will see daring acts that will make creative evening menu to suit Wednesdays and weekends from you sweat in your seat, comedy all palates. 10am to 3pm or by visiting that will make your sides split and For information and bookings, Centennial Parklands website, energy that will have you gasping. phone Centennial Parklands www.cp.nsw.gov.au. See page 6 for full story. Restaurant on 9360 3355 W circles the reservoir and an original stone stairway lies on the south side. Jon Breen, historian for Sydney Water, explains the most recent project; "Centennial Park Reservoir Centennial Park Reservoir No.1, No.1 has the most ornate fencing c1895, and Centennial Park around it. Along with heritage Reservoir No.2, c1925. All with architects and metalurgists, we heritage significance, Sydney carried out a paint scraping to Water maintains the three discover its initial colour. The reservoirs, and as part of a result was a deep green colour, so longer-term project to improve the the colour we see today was found aesthetics of the area, the original to be the most fitting for the fencing of 1895, around period of the fencing." Centennial Park Reservoir No.1 Since its opening in 1895 has recently been renovated. until about 1920, the fencing Mr C W Darley, Engineer-In-Chief also enclosed a Central Pavilion. of the Public Works Department The reservoir initially formed (brother of Sir Frederick Darley the platform for four tennis who administered the oath at the courts and the central pavilion 1901 Federation Ceremonies), was designed by the Sydney architect tanding on the high ground part of the city in this view, relies responsible for the development of Howard Jursland. The pavilion was between Carrington Drive on water from a cavernous world the extensive Reservoir No.1. At later re-erected at Lane Cove Sand Oxford Street, the of water beneath your feet. seven metres deep, it stands as National Park." views unfold for miles across one of the last reservoirs to be As well as the rich history of Sydney. The park stretches neatly Centennial Park has three main built without reinforced concrete. reservoirs on its grounds, the first Centennial Park Reservoir No.1 in front of you, Oxford Street design features brick walls and and its two counterparts, the bustles along as always, and the built Was the Woollahra Reservoir, arched ceilings supported by ~1878,at Woollahra Gates. TWO reservoirs, still play the vital role in towers of the city reach up columns connected with larger reservoirs were built at a supplying water to the higher parts purposefully in the distance.

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