Sharing Sydney Harbour vision
Sharing Sydney Harbour is the NSW Government's vision for managing the future of Sydney Harbour. Having consulted a wide range of Harbour users the vision is:
‘... [To take] wise and comprehensive care of the Harbour as
a natural asset belonging to future generations, and
sharing the Harbour with nature and for all human activities...'
(Sharing Sydney Harbour Regional Action Plan 2000)
Four themes underpin the vision, giving Sydney its unique character among the great harbour cities of the world.
- Natural harbour - a healthy sustainable environment on land and water
- Urban harbour - a high quality urban environment
- Working harbour - a prosperous, working waterfront and effective transport corridor
- People's harbour - a culturally rich, accessible, active place for people
Managing the Sydney Harbour catchment is a shared responsibility.
Harbour projects
Harbour projects for the Department of Planning include:
Sydney Harbour Catchment Regional Environmental Plan 2005 — provides an improved and clearer planning framework and better environmental outcomes for Sydney Harbour and its tributaries.
Sydney Harbour Foreshores and Waterways Area Development Control Plan 2005 — applies to the Foreshores and Waterways Area as identified in the Harbour REP. The DCP includes design guidelines for development, assessment criteria for marinas (including guidelines for undertaking visual impact assessments), and criteria for natural resource protection.
Boat Storage Policy - aims to provide a more strategic and certain approach to regulating boat storage facilities such as marinas, single moorings, and dry boat storage. The 2004 document is currently being updated. For further information, contact Allan Young, Manager Property Planning at NSW Maritime, phone (02) 9364 2176 or email ayoung@maritime.nsw.gov.au.
Sharing Sydney Harbour Access Program — a capital works grants program launched in February 2003. It funds projects to improve public access to and enhance the recreational enjoyment of Sydney Harbour and its tributaries for the people of Sydney and visitors to the city.
Walking Sydney Harbour – is a partnership project between community walking volunteers, the Commonwealth Government, State agencies and local councils, and other relevant authorities. Find out more about walking around Sydney Harbour, one of the great harbours of the world.