Bays & Foreshores
Glebe Society submission to SHFA on Bays Precinct report
Posted on 23rd June 2011
Click here to read the submission by the Society to the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA) in response to its report on the future development of the Bays Precinct released by the then Minister for Planning, Tony Kelly, in February 2011.
Glebe Society objects to mini-Darling Harbour in Rozelle Bay
Posted on 7th March 2011
The Glebe Society has objected to a proposal for a mini-Darling Harbour in Rozelle Bay.
Government response on Bays planning ‘belated and depressing’
Posted on 18th February 2011
On 5 February the Minister for Planning Tony Kelly belatedly released his response to the community consultation on the future of the Bays Precinct. The report was slipped out without fanfare. It is too late to be of any significance in the life of this Government. And most depressingly, its proposed planning principles for the Bays are bland and weak where they most need to be tight and strong.
President’s report to the 2010 Annual General Meeting
Posted on 28th August 2010
Follow this link to read President Lesley Lynch’s report to the Society’s annual general meeting on 29 August 2010.
Community meeting backs planning principles for Bays Precinct
Posted on 26th July 2010
A meeting sponsored by eight community groups from around the Inner-West bays precinct (Blackwattle, Rozelle, Johnston’s and and White Bays) has called on the State Government to ensure that future development of the precinct is integrated, sustainable and recognises community interests.
Pictures of the Bays Precinct community meeting (7 July, 2010)
Posted on 16th July 2010
A selection of pictures taken at the Community Meeting to discuss planning for the Bays Precinct held at Wentowrth Park on 7 July 2010.
Have your say about the future of our Bays
Posted on 11th June 2010
Our Bays, Our Say is the theme for a public meeting which aims to set the future direction for development of the foreshores in Glebe and nearby areas. The meeting has been arranged by community groups including the Glebe Society and representing Pyrmont, Ultimo, Glebe, Annandale and Balmain. It will be held a the Bistro […]
Welcome the Rozelle Rocket, but will it affect Bellevue?
Posted on 30th May 2010
Many of you will know about the commencement of the water taxi service ferrying passengers to the pontoon at Campbell’s Cove from Rozelle Bay, Blackwattle Bay and Jackson’s Landing. The water taxis can take up to 50 passengers and currently are programmed to run three services to Campbell's Cove every morning and evening on weekdays. The […]
NSW Maritime announces plan for Blackwattle Bay wharves
Posted on 27th May 2010
NSW Maritime announced the successful bid for development of the Blackwattle Bay wharves on 27 May, 2010. The announcement is light on detail, but judging by the artist’s impression the concerns previous expressed by the Blackwattle Coalition (BCC) are justified.
Secondary College walkway
Posted on 18th May 2010
The Glebe Society is actively pursuing the completion by Sydney City Council of the foreshore walk in front of the Blackwattle Campus of the Sydney Secondary College. This final section of the Glebe foreshore walk had been scheduled to follow completion of the major section that ends at the rowing clubs. However delays occurred – […]
Heritage Fleet may move to Pyrmont
Posted on 18th May 2010
A move to Pyrmont is on the cards for the Sydney Heritage Fleet. For several years the Fleet has been under notice from NSW Maritime to move from its current site in Rozelle Bay. This site is quite valuable and clearly the Government would prefer to lease it to a commercial tenant. The site suggested […]
Blackwattle Bay wharves
Posted on 18th May 2010
The announcement of Government assistance to the Fish Market redevelopment has prompted the Blackwattle Cove Coalition (BCC) to wonder what is happening with the adjacent Blackwattle Bay wharves. Some time ago NSW Maritime sought registrations of interest in the development of sites known as B1 and B2 – the derelict coal bunker and the wharves […]
Preservation and protection a priority
Posted on 17th May 2010
Glebe has extensive foreshores stretching from the beginning of Pyrmont Bridge Road opposite Wentworth Park to the head of Rozelle Bay. The adjoining foreshores in Pyrmont and Rozelle are also important as they are highly visible from Glebe and link to the walk and cycleways that fringe Glebe's shores. The preservation of these foreshores for […]
Cafe DA approved for Bellevue
Posted on 4th May 2010
by Neil Macindoe, May 2010 The City of Sydney Planning Committee has approved a development application for a cafe at Bellevue, the 19th century cottage on Glebe Point. A previous application had been refused in 2008 following objections from a number of nearby residents on grounds of traffic, parking and noise. The current proposal is […]
The Bays Precinct Campaign
Posted on 29th April 2010
The community campaign around the Bays Precinct is about to move into a new phase. The Community Reference Group has provided its advice on the future development of the Bays Precinct to the Government and our next major step will be to hold a public meeting in late June to brief our communities on this advice, and discuss ways in which the community can influence current developments in the Bays and get action on our recommendations.
At last – an upgrade for the Fish Market
Posted on 29th April 2010
How things can change when there is an election in the offing! On 7 April the Government announced that it would contribute $20 million to the redevelopment of one of Sydney’s iconic locations – the Fish Market at Pyrmont. Together with $20 million from the company that runs the market, this will provide improvements to vehicle access, parking, additional wholesale and retail facilities and, from the public’s perspective a waterfront park and promenade along with a repaired sea wall and a reduction in the market’s characteristic odour.
Wentworth Park – the walls come tumbling down
Posted on 29th April 2010
Sydney City Council and the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust are about to finalise plans to rebuild the eastern (Wattle Street) entrance to the complex, and planning is proceeding to replace the northern (Blackwattle Bay) wall. By 2013 the last remnants of the concrete block and barbed wire battlements should have disappeared.
State Government will now consult on Bays precinct
Posted on 9th September 2009
Further to our recent report on this website of (20 August), where Glebe Society President Lesley Lynch was very critical of the State Government’s consultation process on the Bays Precinct, the Inner West Courier of 10 September had the following encouraging article: The community campaign to give the people a say over planning for the […]
Proposed development Blackwattle Bay contravenes planning guidelines
Posted on 22nd August 2009
The NSW Government has announced a preferred developer for two of the three sites on Blackwattle Bay between the Sydney Fish Market and Glebe. Information available publicly at the moment suggests the proposed development will contravene one of the major design principles for the site. The site comprises the old coal bunker adjacent to the […]
Bays Precinct community consultation: another failure?
Posted on 20th August 2009
The Glebe Society is concerned about the consultative process put in place for future development of “The Bays Precinct”. In a Press statement issued on 17 August, President Lesley Lynch said (in part): “The events of the last two weeks have left us disappointed and frustrated. Yet again the NSW Government seems unable to manage […]
Threat to historic Glebe Island Bridge
Posted on 20th June 2009
THE historic Glebe Island Bridge is under threat, with the Roads and Traffic Authority believed to be considering a proposal to demolish it to save on maintenance costs, says the Glebe Society.
The Bays
Posted on 18th June 2009
Blackwattle and Rozelle Bays are unique in Sydney Harbour and more akin to a lake system, with a narrow, shared entrance that permits only a slow exchange of water with the main harbour. Their ecology is especially fragile and has suffered great damage from industries of earlier years. Restoration of water quality in Rozelle and […]
Blackwattle Bay
Posted on 17th February 2009
NSW is seeking proposals for the development and long-term lease of land and water area for maritime-related operational and commercial/retail use at the southern end of Blackwattle Bay between the Hanson concrete facility and the Sydney Fish Market.
Bellevue pontoon completed
Posted on 17th February 2009
Another part of the Blackwattle Bay foreshore walk has begun to fall into place with the completion of work on the boat pontoon near Bellevue. However the news about the southern end of the foreshore walk is not so encouraging.
Foreshore walk – work starts of Belleveue pontoon
Posted on 17th February 2009
Another part of the Blackwattle Bay foreshore walk has begun to fall into place with the start of work on the boat pontoon near Bellevue. The pontoon is intended for small boats, such as water taxis, and hopefully will one day allow visitors to arrive by water at whatever facility eventuates at Bellevue now the […]
Tempory Move of Overseas Passenger Terminal to White Bay
Posted on 27th January 2009
The Cruise Passenger Terminal at Darling harbour will be temporarily located at White Bay Wharves 4 and 5 whilst work is undertaken on Barangaroo. Consideration of whether the terminal will remain at White Bay will be undertaken as part of the master planning of the area, following consultation with the community.
Wentworth Park Celebration
Posted on 20th June 2008
“Second only to the Botanical Gardens as a recreation ground”: Max Solling tells the story of the ups and downs of Wentworth Park
Read the full text of Max Solling’s talk at the Wentworth Park Community Games Day, Sunday 18 May 2008.
Government Taskforce to Advise on Development of Our Bay
Posted on 14th May 2008
The Minister for Planning, Frank Sartor, has confirmed that the Government has established a taskforce to advise on the range of development scenarios for the ‘Bays Precinct’ (including Glebe Island, White Bay including the disused power station, Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay).
Dry Boat Storage Plan Approved by Minister
Posted on 17th April 2008
The Minister for Planning, Frank Sartor, has approved plans for Australia’s largest boat storage facility to be built on the shores of Rozelle Bay. In his announcement on 23 May 2007, Mr Sartor said he had applied "a series of strict controls following community consultation." (Click here to read the full text of Mr Sartor’s […]
Government taskforce to advise on development of our bays
Posted on 18th November 2007
The Minister for Planning, Frank Sartor, has confirmed that the Government has established a taskforce to advise on the range of development scenarios for the ‘Bays Precinct’ (including Glebe Island, White Bay including the disused power station, Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay). The taskforce comprises the Coordinator General (chair), Department of Planning, SHFA, Sydney Ports […]
