MARITIME HERITAGE PRECINCT MARINA AT PYRMONT BAY Socio-economic Impact Assessment Prepared for Australian National Maritime Museum December 2018 Quality Assurance Report Contacts William Tzaikos Consultant [email protected] Supervisor Elizabeth Griffin Principal, Strategic Planning [email protected] Quality Control This document is for discussion purposes only unless signed and dated by a Principal of HillPDA. Reviewer Signature: Date: 19 December 2018 Report Details Job Number: P18060 Version: V6 File Name: SEIA Australia National Maritime Museum Date Printed: 19 December 2018 P18060 Maritime Heritage Precinct Marina, Pyrmont Bay Socio-economic Impact Assessment 1 Contents 1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................ 8 1.1 The Proposal ................................................................................................................... 8 1.2 Design ............................................................................................................................ 11 1.3 Construction activities .................................................................................................. 11 1.4 Ancillary facilities .......................................................................................................... 13 1.5 Property acquisition ...................................................................................................... 13 1.6 Marina operations......................................................................................................... 14 2.0 Assessment methodology .......................................................................... 15 2.1 Methodology overview ................................................................................................. 15 2.2 Study area ..................................................................................................................... 15 2.3 Data sources used to inform the study ......................................................................... 16 2.4 Impact assessment framework ..................................................................................... 16 2.4.1 Sensitivity ........................................................................................................ 17 2.4.2 Magnitude ....................................................................................................... 17 2.4.3 Assessing level of significance ......................................................................... 18 3.0 Socio-economic Policy Framework ............................................................. 19 3.1 State Government ......................................................................................................... 19 3.1.1 Greater Sydney Region Plan ............................................................................ 19 3.1.2 Eastern City District Plan ................................................................................. 20 3.2 City of Sydney Council ................................................................................................... 21 3.2.1 The Cultural Ribbon Strategy .......................................................................... 21 3.2.2 Cultural Policy and Action Plan ....................................................................... 22 4.0 Existing Environment ................................................................................. 23 4.1 Demographic characteristics ......................................................................................... 23 4.1.1 Population and growth ................................................................................... 23 4.1.2 Population age distribution............................................................................. 24 4.1.3 Need for assistance and dependents .............................................................. 24 4.1.4 Cultural diversity ............................................................................................. 26 4.1.5 Dwelling type .................................................................................................. 28 4.1.6 Dwelling tenure ............................................................................................... 29 4.1.7 Household characteristics ............................................................................... 29 4.2 Main community issues and community values ........................................................... 29 4.2.1 Consultation with stakeholders and Government authorities ........................ 30 4.2.2 Consultation workshop with vessel operators ................................................ 31 4.2.3 Community values........................................................................................... 32 4.3 Economic characteristics ............................................................................................... 33 4.3.1 Employment and income ................................................................................ 33 4.3.2 Industry ........................................................................................................... 33 4.3.3 Local businesses .............................................................................................. 36 4.4 Surrounding land use .................................................................................................... 37 P18060 Maritime Heritage Precinct Marina, Pyrmont Bay Socio-economic Impact Assessment 2 4.5 Maritime activities ........................................................................................................ 38 4.6 Transport and access .................................................................................................... 39 4.6.1 Road access ..................................................................................................... 39 4.6.2 Public transport ............................................................................................... 40 4.6.3 Pedestrian and cycle network ......................................................................... 41 4.6.4 Residents’ modes of travel .............................................................................. 43 4.6.5 Parking ............................................................................................................ 43 4.7 Social and public infrastructure .................................................................................... 44 4.7.1 Childcare ......................................................................................................... 46 4.7.2 Open space and recreation facilities ............................................................... 46 4.7.3 Health and aged care facilities ........................................................................ 47 4.7.4 Community, cultural and civic facilities .......................................................... 47 4.7.5 The Australian National Maritime Museum.................................................... 47 5.0 Impact Assessment .................................................................................... 49 5.1 Local amenity ................................................................................................................ 49 5.1.1 Noise ............................................................................................................... 49 5.1.2 Air quality ........................................................................................................ 51 5.1.3 Visual amenity ................................................................................................. 52 5.1.4 Heritage ........................................................................................................... 53 5.2 The local and regional economy ................................................................................... 54 5.2.1 Investment multipliers .................................................................................... 54 5.2.2 Construction employment .............................................................................. 55 5.2.3 Tourism ........................................................................................................... 55 5.2.4 Impact on local businesses.............................................................................. 58 5.3 Access and connectivity ................................................................................................ 61 5.3.1 Road network efficiency and connectivity ...................................................... 61 5.3.2 Pedestrian and cyclist activity ......................................................................... 62 5.3.3 Parking access and availability ........................................................................ 62 5.3.4 Land-based public transport connectivity ....................................................... 63 5.3.5 Maritime transport ......................................................................................... 64 5.4 Social infrastructure ...................................................................................................... 65 6.0 Management measures ............................................................................. 66 6.1 General measures ......................................................................................................... 66 6.2 Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Plan ....................................................