Cockle Bay and Promenades
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Cockle Bay and Promenades

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Cockle Bay
Darling Harbour
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Cockle Bay is the waterway component of the Darling Harbour precinct, bounded by Pyrmont Bridge and the waterfront promenades.

The bay is the core water feature of Darling Harbour with a strong relationship to the waterfront promenade and adjacent facilities e.g. Darling Harbour Marina, Cockle Bay Wharf building and Harbourside Shopping Centre. 

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Appropriate use
  • Photography Photography
  • Activations Activations
  • Live sites Live sites
  • Fireworks and laser shows on event barges Fireworks and laser shows on event barges
  • Video/water screens on barges Video/water screens on barges
  • Water based sports and displays Water based sports and displays
  • Events Events
  • Filming Filming
  • Exhibition and Tradeshows Exhibition and Tradeshows
  • Business Events Business Events
  • Passive recreation and public seating area
  • Place for performances
  • Charter boat pick up point
  • Casual berthing
  • Major and State Significant events

Water

  • Cumulative impact of temporary uses/events
  • Limited power access
  • Environmental impacts to the harbour
  • Active marina – consideration to vessel movements
  • Access for large vessels may require bridge opening

Promenades

  • Pedestrian circulation and amenity of the promenade users
  • Risk mitigation strategies in relation to water’s edge
  • Consideration of maintaining tenants’ views of the water and Cockle Bay foreshores
  • Weight loading restrictions on promenades, in particular the timber decking on the
  • southern promenade and at Pier 26
  • Limited power access
  • Restricted vehicle access
  • Surface
    Surface

    Water, paved promenades and areas of timber decking

  • Toilets
    Toilets

    Under Pyrmont Bridge east and west (including accessible toilets)

  • Pedestrian access
    Pedestrian access

    Via Iron Wharf Place, Bathurst Street pedestrian bridge, Pyrmont Bridge, Druitt Street steps, and Darling Harbour foreshore promenade

    Lift access: Pyrmont Bridge, Druitt Street

  • Vehicle access
    Vehicle access

    Via Wheat Road for eastern promenades, via Zollner Circuit or Iron Cove Place for western or southern promenade 

  • Parking
    Parking

    Darling Quarter carpark, Harbourside car park (access from Murray Street, Pyrmont) and the ICC Sydney car park

  • Power
    Power

    Various power available depending on location and activity

  • Water
    Water

    None

In addition to general standards/criteria, the proposed event must:

  • Not obstruct pedestrian access – continuous public access along the Cockle Bay pedestrian waterfront promenade is to be maintained
  • Protect the amenity of Cockle Bay users
  • Consult with Roads and Maritime Service and gain relevant approvals for water-based activity where necessary 
  • Maintain a 4 metre emergency vehicle thoroughfare
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies in relation to water’s edge
  • Consult with PMNSW before any vehicle movements on timber decking areas due to weight loading restrictions.

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