THE WATERFRONT REPORT

EDITION 1: 21 MAY 2005

The first edition of The Waterfront Report includes:

• Welcome
• From Our Last Meeting
• Planning Decisions
• Adhering to 7 Principles
• Meet the Members
• Meet the Staff

Welcome

As the planning authority responsible for protecting, enhancing and developing Sullivans Cove and surrounding areas, the Sullivans Cove Waterfront Authority shares the pride felt by all Tasmanians about one of the great sea ports of the world.

We love its unique character and we understand the expectations of all Tasmanians about the area’s future as a working port, cultural hub and community asset.

The Authority will be a guardian of the Waterfront and a trustee for future generations of Tasmanians. We aim to carry out our role openly, consultatively and transparently.

For this reason, we have established our office in the heart of the Waterfront in a building designed by colonial architect Henry Hunter.

This building is a glowing testament to the pioneering spirit that built the city of Hobart and a symbol of our city’s ability to adapt to changing times.

Please come and visit. We are more than happy to work with any individual or organisation interested in the future of Sullivans Cove and surrounding areas. Our opening hours are 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday, or at other times by appointment.

Alternatively, you can:

• call to speak to a staff member on 03 6216 4299
• leave a voice message on our toll-free line 1800 618 166
• send an email to info@waterfront.tas.gov.au
• send an SMS to 0429 807 418
• write to us at GPO Box 2114, Hobart 7001.

Alan Brooks
Chairman
Sullivans Cove Waterfront Authority

From Our Last Meeting

The Sullivans Cove Waterfront Authority met on Monday, 16 May 2005. At this meeting, it was agreed the Authority would continue to work towards:

• preparations for an international design competition to improve the axis between City Hall, Dunn St car park, Victoria Dock and beyond
• new ferry berths at Brooke Street Pier as a permanent home for our prized ferry and tour boat operators
• support for the small business community that contributes to the vibrant energy of our Waterfront
• helping pedestrians feel safe by encouraging more family-friendly walkways
• developing long-term strategies to deal with traffic and movement, arts and culture, and events and the public domain.

Planning Decisions

The Sullivans Cove Waterfront Authority is responsible for all planning permit applications within the area covered by the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997.

The Authority will ensure all discretionary applications are:

• advertised in the Classifieds section of The Mercury newspaper
• published on the Authority’s web site at www.waterfront.tas.gov.au (see Statutory Notices)
• made available for inspection at the Authority’s offices at 5 Franklin Wharf, Hobart.

Representations about any application can be made in writing to the Authority, usually within 14 days of the application being advertised.

For a full list of decisions, please check our web site (see Determinations).

Adhering to 7 Principles

As well as looking into the future, the Sullivans Cove Waterfront Authority will protect the unique qualities of an area which defines the identity, vitality and image of the Tasmanian people. At all times the Authority will be guided by seven principles:

1. To protect our unique heritage
2. To ensure we have a working port
3. To nurture our maritime history
4. To encourage a family-friendly environment
5. To adhere to world-class, sensitive design standards
6. To build on our artistic strengths
7. To support small business and our creative industries.

These principles have been distilled from many years of community debate, including widespread consultation surrounding development of the Hobart Waterfront Urban Design Framework.

Meet the Members

Alan Brooks, Chairman Until his retirement in 2004, Alan was Chief Legal Officer of Woodside Energy responsible for all legal and company secretarial activities of the Woodside Group of Companies in Australia and overseas, including custodian of ethical conduct and behaviour and Aboriginal affairs. Alan has 35 years’ experience at senior levels of the Australian corporate sector.

Mary Baker A Master Planner and Project Manager with 30 years’ experience, Mary has worked in China, Malaysia, Laos, Papua New Guinea and across the Pacific. She has been involved in preserving waterfront access around Middle Cove in Sydney and been an active member of many progress associations.

Professor Marilyn Lake Marilyn is Professor in History at La Trobe University, Melbourne, where she holds a Professorial Research Fellowship, and Adjunct-Professor, Humanities Research Centre, at Australian National University, Canberra. In 2001-2002, she held the Chair in Australian Studies at Harvard University and is a regular commentator on radio and television.

Professor the Hon. Evan Walker, AO Evan is Professorial Fellow in Architecture at the University of Melbourne, where he was Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Planning from 1991-95. During his career Evan has been a Minister in the Victorian Government, Chairman of the National Capital Planning Authority (Canberra) and Port Arthur Historical Site Management Authority, and worked closely with the Prime Minister’s Urban Design Task Force and Melbourne Docklands Authority.

Norm McIlfatrick Norm has 30 years’ broad experience in the private and public sectors. His previous leadership positions include five years as CEO of Aurora Energy. He is Secretary of the Tasmanian Department of Economic Development.

(More about The Authority.)

Meet the Staff

The inaugural Chief Executive of the Sullivans Cove Waterfront Authority is Jeff Gilmore, who has been closely involved with the Hobart Waterfront Project for many years. If you have any queries in relation to the Authority, feel free to contact Jeff and his team (also see the Staff web page).

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