RWA Built Environment Plan - Expanded Contents

These expanded Contents of the Redfern-Waterloo Authority Built Environment Plan (Stage One) August 2006 allow you to identify the PDF files on the RWA website that cover the various parts of the draft report. The contents are based on the PDF of the BEP Contents with the placement of maps and illustrations into the contents for the relevent PDF File. Some sub-subsections were not shown in the official BEP contents and these have also been added.

Cover

Front Cover (left to right): Aerial view of Redfern and Sydney CBD, image by PTW; artist’s impression of proposed National Indigenous Development Centre, image by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer; artist’s impression of possible landscape treatment for ‘Marian Street’ Park, image by Oculus; artist’s impression of proposed Indigenous catering (Yaama Dhinawan) and construction training facility, and viewing platform and stairs leading to the new Contemporary Performing Arts Centre, North Eveleigh, image by spencerperspectives.com.

Inside Front Cover: Artist’s impression of the proposed television and media centre (43,500 sqm) at ATP to include the Seven Network and Pacific Magazines. Architect and image by PTW.

Inside Back Cover: Credits over line drawing of Yaama Dhinawan.

Back cover: Artist’s impression of the RWA’s proposed new building at ATP currently under construction to house National ICT Australia and the Defence, Science and Technology Organisation. Architect and image by Cox.

Cover (pdf ~678kb)

Contents 1

Table of contents (pdf ~81kb)

Redfern-Waterloo: On the road to renewal 2

1. Introduction 4

1.1 The Redfern-Waterloo Plan 4

1.2 Purpose of the Built Environment Plan (Stage One) 4

1.3 Area Covered by the Plan 4

Diagram 1.1 RWA’s operational area and RWA’s strategic sites 5

1.4 Implementation of the Plan 6

1.5 Community Consultation 6

1.6 Structure of the Plan 6

Illustration: Aerial view of Redfern, Darlington and Eveleigh with Sydney CBD (and inclusion of future development at the ATP). Image by PTW. 7

Section 1 Introduction (pdf ~821kb)

2. The Redfern-Waterloo Area 8

Photo: Redfern Railway Station 8

2.1 Strategic Location 10

Diagram 2.1 Strategic location of Redfern-Waterloo 11
Diagram 2.2 Proximity to Sydney CBD and other facilities 11

2.2 Metropolitan Strategy Planning Objectives 12

2.3 History and Heritage 12

2.4 Community 13

Photos: Community events, Heritage buildings - North Eveleigh Carriage Workshops, Cycle routes - Little Eveleigh Street

2.5 Built Environment and Land Use 14

Photos: Schools and public housing - Former Redfern Public School (Proposed National Indigenous Development Centre) and Waterloo public housing, Open Space - Former Redfern Public School oval, Public Transport - Regent Street bus stop.

2.6 Transport and Access 15

Public Transport 15

Roads and Traffic 16

Pedestrian Networks 16

Cycling 16

2.7 Open Space and Public Domain 16

2.8 Topography and Views 17

Topography 17

Photos: Redfern community, Public open space - Gibbons Street, Connectivity - Regent Street view towards Sydney CBD 17

2.9 Infrastructure 18

Electricity 18

Gas 18

Telecommunications 18

Photos: Public spaces - Gibbons Street, Heritage - Industrial/rail buildings in North Eveleigh, Employment – ATP 18

Water, wastewater and stormwater 19

Port radar 19

Section 2 The Redfern-Waterloo area (pdf ~1.6mb)

3. Strategies for Revitalising Redfern-Waterloo 20

Photo: Redfern Railway Station entrance 20

3.1 Land Use Strategy 22

Estimated Development Yield 22

Table 3.1 Potential development yield 22

Zoning and flexibility of land uses 22

Diagram 3.1 Land use strategy for RWA’s strategic sites 23

Facilitate economic and employment growth 24

Facilitate the creation of a town centre and improved linkages 24

Diagram 3.2 Land use zones for RWA’s strategic sites 25

Facilitate housing provision, choice and affordability 26

3.2 Urban Design Strategy 26

Diagram 3.3 Heights for RWA’s strategic sites 27
Diagram 3.4 Floor space ratios for RWA’s strategic sites 28

Design concept 29

General urban design principles 29

3.3 Open Space and Public Domain Strategy 19

Diagram 3.5 Indicative location of publicly accessible open space areas within RWA’s strategic sites 30

Possible treatment for certain public open space on RWA’s strategic sites 31

• The Civic Space (Redfern Railway Station, Gibbons and Regent Streets) 31

• The Redfern Street Thoroughfare (Redfern Railway Station, Gibbons and Regent Streets) 31

Photos: Example of Civic Space landscape treatment, Example of Civic Space landscape treatment, Example of The Redfern Street Thoroughfare landscape treatment 31
Example of possible landscape treatment of the Civic Space, Gibbons Street and ‘Marian Street’ Park and connectivity of these public open spaces, Example of ‘Marian Street’ Park landscape treatment – Benches, Example of ‘Marian Street’ Park landscape treatment - Wall feature 32
Example of possible landscape treatment for Little Eveleigh Park at North Eveleigh and pedestrian and cycle connection between north and south Redfern. This could be achieved by the installation of a bridge or an access through Redfern Railway Station, Example of Little Eveleigh Park (North Eveleigh) landscape treatment – Planting, Example of Little Eveleigh Park (North Eveleigh) landscape treatment - Retaining walls 33

• Little Eveleigh Park (North Eveleigh) 34

• Fan of Tracks (North Eveleigh) 34

• Traverser 1 (North Eveleigh) 34

• The Public Garden (North Eveleigh) 34

Photos: Example of Fan of Tracks landscape treatment - Play equipment, ple of Traverser 1 landscape treatment – Paving, Example of Public Garden landscape treatment – Planting 34

3.4 Infrastructure Strategy 21

Development contributions plan for public amenities and services 35

Electricity 35

Gas 35

Telecommunications 35

Water, wastewater and stormwater 35

3.5 Heritage Strategy 36

Table 3.2 Items of heritage and buildings of historical interest 36
Diagram 3.6 Items of heritage and buildings of historical interest 37

3.6 Transport Strategy 22

Public Transport 38

• Redevelopment of Redfern Railway Station 38

• Improved connections to bus services 38

• Improved community transport provision 38

Roads and Traffic Management 38

• Management of traffic generated from new development 38

Photo: Existing - Traverser 1, North Eveleigh 38
Photo: Artist’s impression of bridge connecting to ATP and possible landscape treatment for Traverser 1 (near the new Contemporary Performing Arts Centre, North Eveleigh). RWA has committed $6 million to design and construct a bridge connecting North Eveleigh and ATP. Design by ARUP and Oculus. Image by Oculus. 39

• Improved traffic operations on Regent and Gibbons Streets 40

Cycling and Pedestrian 40

• Encourage safe and easy cycling in the area 40

• Improved connection between ATP and North Eveleigh 40

Photos: Improve traffic operations on Regent Street to improve the local pedestrian environment, Redevelopment of Redfern Railway Station required to improve access to platforms, Improve connections to bus services 40

3.7 Ecologically Sustainable Development Strategy 41

Photo: Improve connectivity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists

Section 3 Strategies (pdf ~5.5mb)

4. Land Use and Design Concepts for RWA’s Strategic Sites 4.1 to 4.3 42

Photo: North Eveleigh - Artist’s impression of new Contemporary Performing Arts Centre. Architect and image by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer 42
Table 4.1 Existing and proposed land use zones, heights and floor space ratios for RWA’s strategic sites 45.

[Each section of the plan for the 8 Land Use Areas also covers details of Existing characteristics; Existing land use zone; Proposed land use concept; Proposed design concept; Proposed land use zoning].

4.1 Australian Technology Park (ATP) 46

Photos: ATP - Artist’s impression of Sydney Broadcast Property development, ATP - Public domain and rail heritage, ATP - Locomotive Workshop, ATP - Public domain 46, 47
Diagram 4.1 ATP land use 48
Diagram 4.2 ATP height and floor space ratio 49

4.2 North Eveleigh 50

Photos: North Eveleigh - Blacksmiths’ Shop to be adapted for new use, North Eveleigh - Chief Mechanical Engineers Office building to be adapted for new use, Currently poor interface between North Eveleigh site and Wilson Street 50, 51
Photos: Existing - Former Canteen and Construction building off Wilson Street, Artist’s impression of proposed Indigenous catering (Yaama Dhinawan) and construction training facility, and viewing platform and stairs leading to North Eveleigh site (off Wilson Street). RWA has invested funds to renovate and establish the catering and construction training facility. Image by spencerperspectives.com. p52, 53
Diagram 4.3 North Eveleigh land use 54
Diagram 4.4 North Eveleigh height and floor space ratio 55

4.3 South Eveleigh 56

Photos: South Eveleigh - rail operational uses, South Eveleigh - Xplorer Endeavour Service Centre and Large Erecting Shed in the background 56, 57
Diagram 4.5 South Eveleigh land use 58
Diagram 4.6 South Eveleigh height and floor space ratio 59

Section 4.1 – 4.3 Land Use and Design concepts (pdf ~2.1mb)

4. Land Use and Design Concepts for RWA’s Strategic Sites 4.4 to 4.5 60

4.4 Eveleigh Street 60

Photos: Eveleigh Street - Aerial view, Eveleigh Street 60, 61
Diagram 4.7 Eveleigh Street land use 62
Diagram 4.8 Eveleigh Street height and floor space ratio 63

4.5 Redfern Railway Station, Gibbons and Regent Streets 64

Photos: Redfern Railway Station – platform, Redfern Street – Café, Regent Street – Shops 64, 65
Photos: Redfern Street - View towards Surry Hills 66
Photos: Redfern Railway Station, Gibbons and Regent Streets - Artist’s impression of possible landscape treatment for ‘Marian Street’ Park. RWA is rezoning this land as open space in response to community wishes. Design and image by Oculus, Redfern Street - Existing community services/facilities, Gibbons Street - Existing ‘Marian Street’ Park 67
Diagram 4.9 Redfern Railway Station, Gibbons and Regent Streets land use 68
Diagram 4.10 Redfern Railway Station, Gibbons and Regent Streets height and floor space ratio 69

Section 4.4 – 4.5 Land Use and Design concepts continued (pdf ~1.4mb)

4. Land Use and Design Concepts for RWA’s Strategic Sites 4.6 to 4.8 70

4.6 Former Rachel Forster Hospital 70

Photos: Former Rachel Forster Hospital - Existing surgery building, Former Rachel Forster Hospital - Existing entrance, Former Rachel Forster Hospital - Existing façade 70, 71
Diagram 4.11 Former Rachel Forster Hospital land use 72
Diagram 4.12 Former Rachel Forster Hospital height and floor space ratio 73

4.7 Former Local Court House and Redfern Police Station 74

Photos: Artist’s impression of NSW Health’s proposed re-use of Former Local Court House to community health facility. Image by spencerperspectives.com, Former Local Court House - Existing entrance, Former Local Court House - Existing façade 75
Diagram 4.13 Former Local Court House and Redfern Police Station land use 76
Diagram 4.14 Former Local Court House and Redfern Police Station height and floor space ratio 77

4.8 Former Redfern Public School 78

Photos: Artist’s impression of proposed National Indigenous Development Centre by the Indigenous Land Corporation on the Former Redfern Public School site. View from above Cope Street. Architect and image by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, Former Redfern Public School - Existing building along George Street, Former Redfern Public School - Existing oval, Former Redfern Public School - Existing building on corner of Phillip and George Streets 79
Diagram 4.15 Former Redfern Public School land use 80
Diagram 4.16 Former Redfern Public School height and floor space ratio 81

Section 4.6 – 4.8 Land Use and Design concepts continued (pdf ~1.4kb)

5. Future Key Tasks, 6 Proposed Stage Two of the Built Environment Plan & Appendices

5. Future Key Tasks 83

Photo: Redfern Railway Station, Gibbons and Regent Streets - Artist’s impression of possible landscape treatment for ‘Marian Street’ Park. Design and image by Oculus 84

Finalise draft Development Control Plan 84

Finalise draft Development Control Plan for the ATP 84

Finalise draft Development Contributions Plan for Public Amenities and Services 84

Finalise draft Affordable Housing Contributions Plan and Affordable Housing Program 84

Finalise draft Public Domain Improvement Plan 84

Establish Project Coordination Group with RailCorp for Redfern Station Upgrade Concept Design Study 84

Establish Stakeholder Partnership on Traffi c Issues and Transport Management Plan 84

6. Proposed Stage Two of the Built Environment Plan 85

• revitalise public housing stock

• improve the associated public domain

• reduce concentration of public housing

• increase the local population to establish a more sustainable social mix

• facilitate the provision of affordable housing, including a shared equity model of home ownership.

Photos: Waterloo - Public housing, Waterloo - Public housing 85

Appendices 86

Appendix 1 Community Profile 86

Population

Employment

Income

Housing Tenure

Housing Type

Credits 49

Section 5 & 6 future Tasks (pdf ~300kb)

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