HERITAGE INTERPRETATION STRATEGY The new Sydney Fish Markets DATE February 2020 Issue: Final Version: 04 Issued and authorised by: CITY PLAN HERITAGE Heritage Interpretation Strategy New Sydney Fish Markets Project Ref: 19-064 February 2020 REPORT REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Issued Revision Description 01 05/03/18 Draft Prepared by Reviewed by Verified by Brittany Freelander Carole-Lynne Kerrigan Senior Heritage Associate Director, Consultant Heritage 02 16/09/19 Draft (incorporating client comments) Prepared by Reviewed by Verified by Brittany Allen Carole-Lynne Kerrigan Carole-Lynne Kerrigan Senior Heritage Consultant Associate Director, Associate Director, Heritage Heritage Carolyn McLulich Principal, Artefact Heritage David Nutley Comber Consultants 03 / 04 12/02/2020 Final Draft / Final 14/02/2020 Prepared by Reviewed by Verified by Kerime Danis Kerime Danis Kerime Danis Director - Heritage Director, Heritage Director, Heritage Disclaimer This report has been prepared by City Plan Heritage P/L with input from a number of other expert consultants (if relevant). To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is neither false nor misleading and the contents are based on information and facts that were correct at the time of writing. City Plan Heritage P/L accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions or resultant consequences including any loss or damage arising from reliance in information in this publication. Copyright © City Plan Heritage P/L ABN 46 103 185 413 All Rights Reserved. No material may be reproduced without prior permission. City Plan Heritage P/L Suite 6.02, 120 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000 P +61 2 8270 3500 CITYPLAN.COM.AU M:\CPHeritage\Cph-2019\19-064 Blackwattle Bay\3. Report\2. Interpretation\Interpretation _Fish Markets_Final.docx Page | i Heritage Interpretation Strategy New Sydney Fish Markets Project Ref: 19-064 February 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................... 9 1.1. Methodology ........................................................................................................................................9 1.2. Findings ............................................................................................................................................ 10 2. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 12 2.1. Project Background .......................................................................................................................... 12 2.2. Aims of the Heritage Interpretation Strategy .................................................................................... 13 2.3. Author Identification.......................................................................................................................... 13 2.4. Previous Reports .............................................................................................................................. 13 3. The Place .......................................................................................................................................... 15 3.1. Site Description ................................................................................................................................ 19 3.2. Existing Sydney Fish Markets (site context) .................................................................................... 19 3.3. Proposed Site ................................................................................................................................... 23 3.3.1. 1-3 Bank Street, Pyrmont ................................................................................................... 28 4. Heritage Context .............................................................................................................................. 30 5. Thematic History ............................................................................................................................. 42 5.1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 42 5.2. Authorship ........................................................................................................................................ 42 5.3. Aboriginal Histories of the area ........................................................................................................ 42 5.4. Chronological Overview ................................................................................................................... 45 5.5. Thematic History of Bays Market District ......................................................................................... 45 5.5.1. Occupying the land ............................................................................................................. 45 5.5.2. Establishing transport infrastructure ................................................................................... 49 5.5.3. Reclaiming land .................................................................................................................. 54 5.5.4. Establishing industries ........................................................................................................ 59 5.5.5. Transporting and storing goods .......................................................................................... 70 5.5.6. Establishing utility infrastructure ......................................................................................... 71 5.5.7. Providing building materials ................................................................................................ 71 5.5.8. Establishing and maintaining leisure facilities .................................................................... 75 5.5.9. Supplying food .................................................................................................................... 77 5.5.10. Defending Australia ............................................................................................................ 78 5.6. The Fish Markets and Bank Street ................................................................................................... 80 5.6.1. 1-3 Bank Street, Pyrmont ................................................................................................... 84 5.7. Former Coal Loader ......................................................................................................................... 88 6. Statements of Heritage Significance ............................................................................................. 93 7. Historical Themes and Audience ................................................................................................... 94 City Plan Heritage P/L Suite 6.02, 120 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000 P +61 2 8270 3500 CITYPLAN.COM.AU M:\CPHeritage\Cph-2019\19-064 Blackwattle Bay\3. Report\2. Interpretation\Interpretation _Fish Markets_Final.docx Page | ii Heritage Interpretation Strategy New Sydney Fish Markets Project Ref: 19-064 February 2020 7.1. Audience ........................................................................................................................................ 102 8. Heritage Interpretation Strategy .................................................................................................. 104 8.1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 104 9. Physical Interpretation Options ................................................................................................... 106 9.1. Interpretation by Fabric and Design ............................................................................................... 106 9.1.1. European heritage integration .......................................................................................... 106 9.1.2. Aboriginal heritage integration .......................................................................................... 108 9.2. Acknowledgement to Country ........................................................................................................ 111 9.3. History Walk ................................................................................................................................... 112 9.3.1. Interpretation for Key Sites ............................................................................................... 113 9.3.2. Connecting Key Sites - History Timeline .......................................................................... 116 9.3.3. Examples .......................................................................................................................... 118 9.4. Internal Interpretation ..................................................................................................................... 126 9.5. Play Equipment .............................................................................................................................. 127 9.6. Landscaping ................................................................................................................................... 129 9.7. Public Art .......................................................................................................................................