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The Hungry Mile - Urban Decay (1960 - 2003)
There area of Barangaroo was originally used by the Cadigal people for hunting and fishing. The site is named after Barangaroo who was the wife of Bennelong the two indigenous historical figures now bookend the city CBD.
The area become the main site of docks for Sydney and darling harbour became a key industrial area.
Once Sydney had established Port Botany in 1979, and industry had left Darling harbour the area began to decline. Newer container ships were becoming too large to move easily in the harbour and the area was not well serviced by road and rail transport.
The area become the main site of docks for Sydney and darling harbour became a key industrial area.
Once Sydney had established Port Botany in 1979, and industry had left Darling harbour the area began to decline. Newer container ships were becoming too large to move easily in the harbour and the area was not well serviced by road and rail transport.
Urban Renewal - 2003 - Present
In 2003, the NSW government decided to renew the area but expanding the Sydney CBD into the former dockland.
Initially, responsibility for this renewal was given to the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority. Such a body was required to work across the many jurisdictions involved and remain about political and financial persuasion.
In 2009, the project was later given over to the Barangaroo Delivery Authority.
Initially, responsibility for this renewal was given to the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority. Such a body was required to work across the many jurisdictions involved and remain about political and financial persuasion.
In 2009, the project was later given over to the Barangaroo Delivery Authority.
Further reading on Barangaroo Urban development:
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Urban Consolidation - LendLease and Crown Limited
Lendlease won the rights to develop the site on behalf of the Barangaroo Delivery Authority in 2010. The plan will create an additional high quality mixed commercial, residential and recreational precinct of the Sydney CBD.
Destruction of Millers Point Heritage Community
One of the impacts of the construction of Barangaroo has been the destruction of the Millers Point Community. The community is comprised of both heritage architecture and a multigenerational community based on stevedoring employment.
Arnold, A. (2016) The Battle over Sydney's Heart, Background Briefing, ABC Radio National
One of the impacts of the construction of Barangaroo has been the destruction of the Millers Point Community. The community is comprised of both heritage architecture and a multigenerational community based on stevedoring employment.
Arnold, A. (2016) The Battle over Sydney's Heart, Background Briefing, ABC Radio National
Environmental Credentials
The Barangaroo development has many environmental positives. Firstly, the site was awarded on the condition that a full remediation took place.
There is various waste recycling that takes places.
The buildings are also very energy efficient.
The Barangaroo development has many environmental positives. Firstly, the site was awarded on the condition that a full remediation took place.
There is various waste recycling that takes places.
The buildings are also very energy efficient.