Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00053:body:0:p83
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00053
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Shed (Building 81). Tenants will be encouraged to open up their businesses for public viewing where possible.
Figure 3: Outcomes – Southern Apron
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Figure 4: Southern Apron Ideas
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Figure 5: Southern Apron – Possible New Building Envelopes

Infrastructure Improvements
The development of the necessary infrastructure and provision of specialised equipment and services will depend on the needs of operators and the achievement of the 'critical mass' of activities to support the provision of these services. Apron surfaces will require repair and resurfacing to allow for the required structural loadings and appropriate management of environmental impacts. (Refer to Policy 41).
Repairs will be undertaken to the Sutherland Wharf to make it suitable for the berthing of large vessels or as a loading/unloading facility of goods. Some structures including the Timber Wharf, Patrol Boat Wharf and Jetty will require minor repairs, whereas the slipways will require significant repair works if they are to be reused. The Parramatta and Camber Wharves have been repaired to facilitate access to Cockatoo Island by ferry operators.
Public amenities have been provided in Building 83, close to the main apron entry.

Dry Docks
The Sutherland and Fitzroy Docks are important heritage items, therefore their conservation and interpretation are high priority (Refer to Policy 46). The GML CMP recommends that the possible reuse of one of these docks as a dry dock will be investigated. This will depend on the demand for the use of dry docks, the modifications that may be required to facilitate reuse, and the overall cost. The Sutherland Dock may be preferable to recommission due to its design features, the simpler operation of its caisson, its age and size. If the docks are emptied, environmental controls will need to be put in place to ensure the dewatering process does not adversely impact on the water quality of the Harbour.
The use of one or both of the dry docks to display historic ships or a submarine will also be explored as it provides an additional attraction relevant to the heritage and maritime significance of Cockatoo Island and enables the docks to be fully seen and appreciated. A water-free dock may also attract other imaginative uses.
In their flooded state, the docks provide the potential for a landing area for boats going into dry storage on the island or to be put on hardstand areas for repair or display purposes. There is also potential for the berthing of visiting ships.

Powerhouse
Due to its exceptional level of heritage significance the Powerhouse (Building 58) will be conserved and interpreted. Its future use will be more as a working artefact than a fully operational facility. It may also be used for functions or