Venue

Chinese Garden of Friendship Forecourt


Where
Pier Street
Darling Harbour
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Map, showing Chinese Garden of Friendship Forecourt

The forecourt provides a paved square and faces the principal entrance to the Chinese Garden of Friendship.

The Chinese Garden of Friendship Forecourt is a paved public site separating the Chinese Garden of Friendship from the International Convention Centre Sydney, and the Pier Street Overpass from Tumbalong Park.

The forecourt contains a fountain which may be switched off on application.The size and configuration of the forecourt lends the space to a variety of public events and activations.

Application and booking information

Appropriate use
  • Photography Photography
  • Product sampling Public product displays Product sampling Public product displays
  • Functions, Launches Functions, Launches
  • Filming Filming
  • Pedestrian thoroughfare and connector between surrounding buildings and transport services
  • Performances and events
  • Passive recreation
  • Cumulative impact of temporary events
  • Proximity to the Chinese Garden of Friendship and surrounding tenants
  • Weight loading restrictions 
  • Surface
    Surface

    Paved, fountains, trees and garden beds

  • Toilets
    Toilets

    Liverpool Street, opposite Tumbalong Park west, and underneath Pier Street Overpass (including accessible toilets)

  • Pedestrian access
    Pedestrian access

    Via Tumbalong Boulevard

  • Vehicle access
    Vehicle access

    Via Liverpool Street and Zollner Circuit

  • Parking
    Parking

    Darling Quarter car park, and ICC Sydney car park

  • Power
    Power

    Two pop-up bollards with 3x 15 amp, 1x 32 amp 3 phase (5 pin Wilco outlet)

  • Water
    Water

    None

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

  • Remain clear of landscaping
  • Maintain a 1.5m setback from trees
  • Maintain access to the surrounding tenants
  • Give consideration to the amenity of nearby tenants.