Ms LAWRIE - 2004-10-12
The Darwin City Waterfront project is an exciting development. Can you please advise the House what steps have been taken to preserve the important heritage significance of this area?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for her question. The waterfront redevelopment is very exciting; a $1bn development for the Territory which, I am proud to say, will see the heritage values of this site conserved and interpreted, and the site cleaned up. This is a big win for the environment.
The waterfront site has a rich history. For example, the site has seen Aboriginal occupation, the first settlement by Europeans, the coming of the Overland Telegraph Line, the bombing during World War II, the fury of Cyclone Tracy and, most recently, industrial activity which has been pivotal to the economic development of the Territory. From the outset, this government has been committed to ensuring that the heritage values of the waterfront site are conserved, interpreted and celebrated in such a way as to add value to the overall development for the benefit of all Territorians.
Of particular significance has been the conservation interpretation of Goyder’s Camp, which was the site of the first permanent non-indigenous settlement in the Northern Territory. I accepted a recommendation from the Office of Environment and Heritage that Goyder’s Camp be retained as open space in recognition of its importance. I am pleased to say the preferred consortium’s plans for the waterfront redevelopment will see the establishment of a cultural centre, the conservation and interpretation of heritage values of the old wharf and, more specifically, the site of Goyder’s Camp. The Darwin Cove Consortium plans to establish an open space precinct in the area of Goyder’s Camp, and an interpretation of the site so its stories can be told. There are also plans to establish a major piece of public art to commemorate the first permanent, non-indigenous settlement in the Northern Territory.
The conservation and interpretation of the heritage of the waterfront site will complement adjoining and nearby heritage sites, such as the oil tunnels and Government House. The view from the escarpment will also be managed to ensure that development at the waterfront site is sympathetic to the overall heritage values of the area.
Madam SPEAKER: Can I say that answers have been extraordinarily long today.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for her question. The waterfront redevelopment is very exciting; a $1bn development for the Territory which, I am proud to say, will see the heritage values of this site conserved and interpreted, and the site cleaned up. This is a big win for the environment.
The waterfront site has a rich history. For example, the site has seen Aboriginal occupation, the first settlement by Europeans, the coming of the Overland Telegraph Line, the bombing during World War II, the fury of Cyclone Tracy and, most recently, industrial activity which has been pivotal to the economic development of the Territory. From the outset, this government has been committed to ensuring that the heritage values of the waterfront site are conserved, interpreted and celebrated in such a way as to add value to the overall development for the benefit of all Territorians.
Of particular significance has been the conservation interpretation of Goyder’s Camp, which was the site of the first permanent non-indigenous settlement in the Northern Territory. I accepted a recommendation from the Office of Environment and Heritage that Goyder’s Camp be retained as open space in recognition of its importance. I am pleased to say the preferred consortium’s plans for the waterfront redevelopment will see the establishment of a cultural centre, the conservation and interpretation of heritage values of the old wharf and, more specifically, the site of Goyder’s Camp. The Darwin Cove Consortium plans to establish an open space precinct in the area of Goyder’s Camp, and an interpretation of the site so its stories can be told. There are also plans to establish a major piece of public art to commemorate the first permanent, non-indigenous settlement in the Northern Territory.
The conservation and interpretation of the heritage of the waterfront site will complement adjoining and nearby heritage sites, such as the oil tunnels and Government House. The view from the escarpment will also be managed to ensure that development at the waterfront site is sympathetic to the overall heritage values of the area.
Madam SPEAKER: Can I say that answers have been extraordinarily long today.
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