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The docks are not to be compromised by new structures unless these are required to accommodate uses essential for the viability of the precinct.
Policy 46                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Retain the existing character and integrity of the Fitzroy and Sutherland Docks, their immediate setting and inter-relationships.                                                                                                                                                                                                         2. Seek to conserve Fitzroy Dock as a dry dock, interpreting its construction and use and its relationship to the former Pumphouse.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Recognise the importance of the dock cassions in interpreting the working of the docks and continue to support their conservation.
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Dockyard Precincts – Eastern Apron Policies
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Protect and conserve the Parramatta Wharf and administration building as part of the main public entrance.
Policy 47                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Retain the Parramatta Wharf as the main public entry point.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               2. Visitor reception and associated facilities are to be provided adjacent to the wharf.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. New wharf access may be provided along the eastern edge of the apron. The design of new maritime facilities is to be in keeping with the industrial character of the Island.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Other controlled access may be considered such as the reinstatement of the Ruby Wharf and steps.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Conserve and interpret the surviving evidence and features relating to previous structures in a manner that maintains and exploits the open underdeveloped nature of this site and allows for its use for large scale events.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Reassessment of the plan may allow for future rebuilding of structures (see policy 52).
Policy 48                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Protect and conserve the eastern cliff face and the open character of the eastern apron whilst facilitating the use of the area for activities such as passive recreation, cultural events and boat storage.                                                                                                                              3. Ensure that any new and temporary structures are of a scale appropriate to the character of the Eastern Apron area.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Avoid obstructing views of, or diminishing the significance of the cliff face or footprints of former industrial buildings.
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Cockatoo Island is the only surviving example of a 19th century dockyard in Australia to retain some of the original service buildings including the Pumphouse and the Machine Shops (NHL Criterion a).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Ensure the layering of fabric, changes of use and the relationship to past historical events/associations remains evident in the Turbine Shop and Heavy Machine Shop.
Policy 49                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Protect, conserve and interpret the Turbine Shop and Heavy Machine shops (Buildings 139, 140, 141 and 150) including their cranes, equipment and heavy machinery and their historical associations.                                                                                                                                       2. Any changes to buildings and elements within the existing Turbine shop complex need to be assessed in light of their