Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00053:body:0:p89
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00053
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 410024–412815

area has been created with public amenities including an ablutions block, barbecue area and seating. Some of the existing sheds and small utility buildings will be converted to amenities and shade shelters. The service vehicular access and associated hardstand near the slipways will need to be retained and differentiated in their design treatment from the rest of the park. (Refer to Policy 53).
Over time, the design treatment will be further enhanced to provide additional shade and shelter, and to accommodate on-site wastewater treatment including the possible use of reed beds. These improvements will be used to convey the dramatic changes and uses such as the original shoreline, the ship building process, the steel sheets of the plate yard, demolished workshops, rails, cuttings, and cranes. Play facilities for children, and an area for active recreation, may be established.
The sense of openness of the parkland will be retained. The capping of contaminants constrains the type of planting that can be used. The design of both the Northern Apron at Cockatoo Island and the Horse Paddock at Woolwich will be similar in character, and provide opportunities for sculptural or festive installations to flank the harbour as it narrows from a broad bay to the Parramatta River. The open space will also permit its use as an emergency landing place for helicopters.
The parkland needs to be considered in its totality, extending up the hillside to the plateau. Access in addition to the Burma Road will be provided between the apron and the plateau. Some of the existing stairs have been modified to provide adequate, safe access. New stairs may be provided with occasional resting places along the way. The existing character of the hillside as a reminder of the original landform of Cockatoo Island will be retained and further enhanced. It may also provide an opportunity for interpretation of the Aboriginal heritage of the island, subject to availability of any additional information. Small kiosk or refreshment structures associated with shady seating areas may be provided on the paved terraces at the bottom of the cliff face.
Interpretation will be provided to help explain the former uses of this area in the shipbuilding process in accordance with policies 54, 55 and 56.
Figure 9: Outcomes – Northern Apron
Updated drawing
Figure 10: Northern Apron – Ideas
A foreshore walk has been created along the existing riprap embankment. Consideration has been given to the boardwalk's appearance from the water and the long term maintenance requirements of the structure. Boat berthing is not envisaged along the northern edge due to its proximity to a major navigational channel.
The Memorial Garden near the Parramatta Wharf will be enhanced by the reinstatement of some of the