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APPENDIX A: HERITAGE REPORT 

APPENDIX B: TRAFFIC REPORT 

APPENDIX C: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT 

APPENDIX D: ESD ASSESSMENT 

APPENDIX E: CONTAMINATION REPORT 

APPENDIX F: BUILDING AREA AUDIT 

APPENDIX G: COPIES OF RELEVANT LEGISLATION 

APPENDIX H: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 

APPENDIX I: COMMUNITY REFERENCE PANEL 

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

CALLAN PARK LAND USE PLAN 2007 

HERITAGE ASSESSMENT 

Callan Park (aka Rozelle Hospital) is a site of exceptional cultural and natural heritage significance. 

It contains the remains of three highly significant phases of historical development: Three 

Gentlemen's Estates from the eariy 1800s were located on the site, as was the largest purpose built 

asylum in New South Wales, Callan Park, and the later Broughton Hall Clinic where self admission 

mental health treatment was pioneered. The site has remained an institution for mental health care 

for over 150 years, and has been the location of the care of returned service men since World War I. 

The architecturai and aesthetic qualities of the buildings and landscape setting are of exceptional 

significance. The diversity of buildings includes not only important architectural items, but also 

material evidence of changing philosophies of patient care. Callan Park is highly significant as a 

resource for understanding the historical development of mental health care in Australia. 

This Heritage Assessment, prepared by Tanner Architects as part of the Land Use Planning process 

and with reference to the endorsed Rozelle Hospital Conservation Management Plan 2002 (CMP), 

includes the following components: 

Articulation of the cultural heritage parameters, development opportunities and constraints for 

the site as set out in the endorsed Conservation Management Plan; 

Exploration of the apparent conflicts between the Callan Park Act and the CMP; and 

Assessment of the heritage impacts of the Draft Land Use Plan on the cultural and natural 

significance of Callan Park. 

The proposed Land Use Plan has been reviewed in light of the Conservation Policy within the 

endorsed CMP. The Draft Land Use Plan generally respects the cultural significance of the site as a 

whole and the significant elements within it. It will be critical in the implementation of the Master Plan 

that: 

the detailed planning and design of new buildings, in particular across the Central Slope, 

respects the significant landscape setting and views of the site and allows for a reasonable 

curtilage to the Kirkbride Block and the Broughton Hall Group; 

adequate resources are available for the immediate conservation and future maintenance of 

all the buildings and landscapes of the site; and 

the whole site is under a management structure which understands and respects the 

significance of the whole site. 

Additional work with respect to the heritage considerations of the site will be required prior to the 

preparation of the Development Application for the Master Plan for submission to Leichhardt Council 

and the Heritage Council of NSW: 

1. Amend the Callan Park Act 2002 to allow for: 

removal and non-replacement of "non-contributory" buildings; and 

- the increase in the total floor area on the site in accordance with the endorsed CMP and 

the Draft Land Use Plan. 

2. Review and revise the Conservation Policy section of the endorsed Rozelle Hospital 

Conservation Management Plan 2002 to include the specific requirements of the NSW 

Government, Leichhardt Council and The University of Sydney, for re-endorsement by the 

Heritage Council of NSW; 

3. Review and revise the CMP Adaptability Study to address the specific needs of the University 

of Sydney and the various NGOs who will occupy the significant buildings to ensure that the 

CMP principles for the adaptive re-use of the buildings and site are met for each building; 

4. Prepare a condition audit of the buildings and landscapes of exceptional, high and moderate 

significance and complete a schedule of essential repairs and maintenance of these elements 

for accurate pricing and future allocation of resources; and 

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Prepare a model for the Management of the whole Callan Park site in order to prevent ad hoc 

intervention of individual buildings and to establish a maintenance program for all the buildings 

and landscapes across the site. 

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Callan Park (aka Rozelle Hospital) is a site of exceptional cultural and natural heritage significance. 

It contains the remains of three highly significant phases of historical development: Three 

Gentlemen's Estates from the early 1800s were located on the site, as was the largest purpose built 

asylum in New South Wales, Callan Park, and the iater Broughton Hall Clinic where seif admission 

mental health treatment was pioneered. The site has remained an institution for mental health care 

for over 150 years, and has been the location of the care of returned service men since World War I. 

The architectural and aesthetic qualities of the buildings and landscape setting are of exceptional 

significance. The diversity of buildings includes not only important architectural items, but also 

material evidence of changing philosophies of patient care. Callan Park is highly significant as a 

resource for understanding the historical development of mental health care in Australia. 

The Callan Park site is currently occupied by a group of users, including the Department of Health 

who operate the Broughton Hall Clinic from the site. The Kirkbride Block has been extensively 

conserved and adaptively reused by the University of Sydney for the College of the Arts. The 1870s 

estate house, Garry Owen, has been extensively conserved and is occupied by the Writers Centre. 

The Department of Health plans to relocate its activities to another Hospital site, thus vacating the 

Broughton Hall group and associated buildings. 

The Rozelle Hospital Conservation Management Plan dated 2002 was endorsed by the Heritage 

Council of NSW in March 2002. 

In 2002 in response to vigorous debate on the future of the site the NSW Government passed the 

Callan Park (Special Provisions) Act to protect Callan Park as an open space and heritage resource. 

The Callan Park (Special PrOVisions) Act 2002 establishes the range of permissible uses that may be 

carried out at Callan Park and confirms State Environmental Planning Policy 56 as the relevant 

planning instrument with the Minister for Planning, being the consent authority for any master plan 

and Leichhardt Council as the development consent authority. 

With the transfer of mental health facilities to Concord, Callan Park wili lose the activity and tenure of 

its primary user. The site and its assets could then become vulnerable to deterioration. Accordingly 

the NSW Government has sought to identify an alternative primary user. 

On 28 June 2007 a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was entered into by the 

Minister for Planning, the University of Sydney and Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority. The MOU 

identifies Callan Park as a State asset of community and heritage significance. 

The MOU acknowledges the current presence of the University of Sydney on the site through its 

lease of the Kirkbride Block for its College for the Arts. The MOU seeks to explore opportunities to 

grant a 99 year lease to the University of Sydney to develop a coherent campus environment at 

nominal rent and for use for higher education purposes. 

A Land Use Plan for Callan Park is being prepared in accordance with the provisions of the MOU. 

This Heritage Assessment is integral to the preparation of the Callan Park Master Plan. 

Tanner Architects, the authors of the 2002 Conservation Management Plan, have been engaged as 

part of the Master Plan Team to provide advice regarding the conservation of the heritage 

significance Callan Park, induding: 

• Providing a clear articulation of the cultural heritage values of the site in order that they may be 

understood, protected and enhanced as an integral component of the Master Plan; and 

• Working with the team to develop a Master Plan for the development of the site including the 

provision of new buildings to cater for the University's growth whilst respecting the existing 

cultural heritage and historic site planning. 

This Heritage Assessment includes the following components: 

1. Articulation of the cultural heritage parameters, development opportunities and constraints for 

the site as set out in the endorsed Conservation Management Plan (CMP); 

2. Exploration of the apparent conflicts between the Callan Park Act and the CMP, in relation to: 


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the replacement of buildings and the maximising of floor area within the heritage 

context; and 

the implications of the cultural heritage parameters, development opportunities and 

constraints. 

Assess the heritage impacts of the Draft Land Use Plan on the cultural and natural 

significance of Callan Park. 

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3 THE ROZELLE HOSPITAL CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2002 

2.1 Summary Statement of Significance for the Callan Park Site 

(Extract from the Rozelle Hospital Conservation Management Plan 2002, Section 4) 

The Rozelle Hospital site, created as one unit in 1976, comprises two major mental health facilities, 

each of which was developed utilising an existing mansion house set within expansive landscaping. 

As a whole, and as two component parts, Rozelle Hospital can demonstrate it has heritage 

significance to the people of New South Wales: 

The Rozelle Hospital site contains the fabric of two grand Victorian gentlemen's estates, and is able 

to demonstrate the pastoral character of this period. The original relationship between Garry Owen 

House (later Callan Park) and Broughton Hall has been retained and their grounds are still 

interpretable and intact. These grounds became the sites of the mental health institutions that 

adopted their respective names. 

Rozelle Hospital demonstrates two major changes in mental health care in NSW. It contains original 

architecture and landscaping of both hospitals. The buildings associated with the former Callan Park 

mental hospitai are of exceptional significance, in particular the Kirkbride Block: 

The Kirkbride complex has a unique place in the history ofmental hospitals in New South Wales. 

It is the only mental hospital which fully represented the ideal and classic 'moral therapy' style of 

institution. In the twentieth century it became one ofthe major examples ofthe modern custodial 

institutions. Although now seen as inappropriate for a modern mental health care system, it 

stands as a significant reminder, undoubtedly the most significant in New South Wales, oftwo 

major developments in the history ofmental health care. 

Assessment in Conservation Plan for the Kirkbride Block Callan Park (State Projects, NSW Public Works, 

May 1993, Volume 2: 102.) 

The Broughton Hall Psychiatric Clinic, also unique in the history of mental health care in NSW, is still 

in operation. While most of its facilities are outdated for contemporary patient care its fabric reflects 

the institution's pioneering methods in voluntary patient care. The Clinic's buildings, while not all of 

high significance are consistent in character and material, and are grouped around a unique inter war 

garden of outstanding aesthetic quality. The garden's links with the earlier Keep period and use in 

patient care make it a landscape of exceptional significance. 

Its landscaped spaces and landmark buildings have contributed visually and socially to the local area 

for over 100 years. The foreshore areas of the site are significant as rare open space elements. 

Callan Point is considered to be the most important Aboriginal archaeological site remaining on the 

southern shores of Sydney Harbour. Callan Point also contains rare examples of pre-European 

vegetation and unique European rock carvings. 

The site as a whole has very high levels of social significance and has special associations for the 

iocal and broader community both as an open space resource and for its cultural and aesthetic value. 

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CMP 2002 Figure 4.3 Aerial Photograph with Significance ofBuildings and Landscape Indicated 

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2.2 Conservation Policy 

Adaptive Re-Use of the Buildings 


(Extracts from Rozelle Hospital Conservation Management Plan 2002, Section 5) 

Management of the Site 


The future management of the site will playa considerable roie in assuring the conservation of the 

buildings and the landscape setting. It is therefore neoessary to establish the parameters and 

principies which need to be met in this regard. Prior to, or in association with resolving the adaptive 

reuse options for the site, the management structure should be formalised in order to prevent ad hoc 

intervention of individual buildings and to establish a maintenance program for the buildings and 

landscape. 

Issues which need to be addressed in the management of the site include: 

• effective and consistent conservation of buildings and landscape across whole site (resources 

and skills); 

• careful control of vehicular access and car parking across the site; 

• selection of appropriate tenants/occupants whose needs can be accommodated without 

adverse impact on fabric, spaces or setting; 

• balance of the individual needs of all tenants/occupants and the desire for public access to the 

site; 

• encourage cooperation between managers of all components of the site to ensure that overall 

management objectives are consistent between managing agencies; and 

• ensure that areas/precincts to be managed are created on logical spatial units, which maintain 

the integrity of the landscape design of the site. 

If more diverse occupants, or a number of occupants, are anticipated on the site then a strategic and 

financial planning exercise will be needed to manage the process. 

The preferred new uses for the buildings of the Rozelle Hospital are uses which enhance the 

appreciation of the place and ensure the conservation of the significant buildings and landscape 

features. 

Future uses for the Rozelle Hospital site may be considered compatible if the following criteria are 

met: 

• The cultural significance of the buildings and their extant interior spaces and detail are not 

compromised. 

• The integral relationship between the significant landscape setting, individual gardens and 

bUildings is not compromised but enhanced and conserved. 

• The proposed new use is sympathetic to the original use and does not detract from that use or 

the cultural significance of the buildings and landscape setting. 

• Significant fabric and spaces are not to be damaged, destroyed or altered. 

• The nature of the new use would not result in an unacceptable level of wear and tear on 

significant fabric. 

• The relationship of the buildings and landscape setting to is not obscured. 

• The proposed use does not lead to major traffic generation on the site. 

• Parking and vehicular access associated with the use can be managed discreteiy on the site. 

• The modern services reqUired (eg. fire safety provisions, lift, air conditioning, toilets, etc) for a 

potential new use will not cause damage, destroy or compromise the buildings or any interior 

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• The fixtures or fittings required as part of the new use would not damage or compromise the 

significant fabric or spaces. 

• Proposed uses which achieve relatively more of the stated outcomes of the conservation 

policies are preferred to those which necessitate greater change and intrusion. 

• The types of occupants should be selected on the basis that they "fit" the bUilding's extant 

spaces; the reverse approach wherein the fabric of the building is altered and/or demolished to 

suit the requirements of the occupants is unacceptable. 

General constraints in relation to fabric and spaces of heritage significance (refer to CMP Section 4.7 

and Appendix A Inventory of Zones and Items): 

• Retain original configuration of spaces and fabric which refiects historicaily significant uses of 

the buildings and elements. 

• New service areas and services should be in areas which do not impact on significant spaces 

or fabric. 

• New buiidings in the area of significant buildings and landscape, unless otherwise 

recommended, to be designed according to the guiding conservation principles, refer to CMP 

Section 5.8. 

Inappropriate uses could lead to confusion or adverse impact on the cultural significance of the place: 

• Inappropriate uses can confuse the historic associations of the place. 

• Uses of the place which do not take advantage of the interpretative potential of the place 

related to its cultural significance. 

• The lack of use, and the consequent lack of maintenance can be as equally damaging as the 

introduction of an incompatible use. 

Most of the buildings on the site have the potential for adaptive reuse, as is currently demonstrated 

by the successful occupation of the Kirkbride Block by the University of Sydney. Some are more 

readily adaptable than others. 

Compatibility of Educational (School, University, Training College) Use 

If in the future the site is not occupied and maintained for hospital or administrative uses by the 

Department of Health, another major institution, such as an educational institution, could readily 

adapt the site for appropriate re-use without impacting on the cultural significance of the place. The 

conservation of the majority of the buildings of the Kirkbride Block for use by the University of Sydney 

- Sydney College of the Arts is an excellent example of adaptive reuse of former hospital sites to 

educational use. The Rydalmere Psychiatric Hospital has also been conserved and adapted for use 

as the Parramatta Campus of the University ofWestern Sydney. 

The existing buildings provide a wide variety of spaces which could readily be adapted to 

accommodate some of the requirements of an educational facility eg general classrooms and offices. 

However, the specialist facilities required by an educational facility, eg the larger seminar rooms and 

lecture halls, library, sports facilities would best be accommodated in new buildings. 

The gardens within the Broughton Hall precinct require intensive maintenance and protection from 

adverse wear and tear. Care must be exercised in the selection of a use for this group to ensure that 

the significance of these gardens is appreciated. There are opportunities adjacent to the Broughton 

Hall Group for the construction of new buildings which could provide the specialist facilities to support 

the new uses of the existing buildings. 

Access to the ovals and the waterfront for educational co-curricular activities is desirable. However, 

this may be in conflict with the management policies of the local council if the foreshore land is taken 

up by the local council for public use. 

Parking (if provided on-site) should be located in strategic positions to minimise negative impact on 

the landscaped setting of the site. 



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The conversion of part of the old gate house for a childcare centre illustrates the possible adaptability 

of the smaller buildings for small scale educational use. The placement of the Writer's Centre in 

Garry Owen is another example of this. 

The University of Sydney has demonstrated experience and commitment to heritage restoration as 

demonstrated at Kirkbride and the Darlington Campus. The University of Sydney has indicated that it 

has sufficient funds for the necessary adaptive re-uselrestoration works at Callan Park. 

Whilst a variety of different adaptive reuse options may be feasible within individual buildings, the 

character of individual zones within the site must be carefully considered when introducing new uses. 

Each of the potential new uses have particular needs relating to such issues as car parking, required 

building area and public access, and these factors will greatly impact on the overall site layout and 

relationships within the site. 

General Conservation Policies 

The overall purpose of these Conservation Policies is to preserve and enhance the cultural 

significance of the whole site - its bUildings and its associated cultural landscape, and to ensure its 

maintenance into the future. 

The conservation of this site can best be achieved by: 

• The conservation and adaptation of the significant buildings. 

• The conservation of the setting of significant buildings and the associated individual 

landscapes and the overall cultural landscape. 

• The accommodation of a use or uses which will enhance public appreciation of the cultural 

significance of the place and ensure the conservation of significant buildings and landscape 

setting and features. 

• The strict control of development within the Callan Park site by the NSW Department of Health 

(or potential new site management) to ensure an understanding of the significance of the 

place. 

• The control of any permissible development within identified Zones 1, 2, 6 and 7 to safeguard 

the conservation of the sile. 

• The control of the significant garden and foreshore selling and public access ways to ensure 

the cultural iandscape of the site and the Iron Cove area is retained and conserved. 

• The intervention of significant fabric should be reduced to minimise the loss of cultural 

significance. Where detrimental intervention is unavoidable it should occur only in areas of 

lower significance and the work should be readily reversible wherever possible. 

• The implementation of fire safety measures to comply with the intent of the Building Code of 

Australia and NSW Building RegUlations. 

• The implementation of a regular maintenance programme and management team. 

• No demolition or removal of items (apart from actions required to ensure pUblic safety) should 

be undertaken before the details of the conservation works specific to each building or area 

have been determined. 

• Photographic recording prior to and during demolition of any element or structure is required. 

• All archival material relating to the Callan Park site should be retained at an appropriate 

repository and be made available to the public with secure access. 

Site Conservation Guidelines 

Significant items within the site contribute to the place as a whole and also require a specific setting. 

The development of precincts In this document is a tool to assist in defining areas of specific 

characteristics within the site to develop appropriate conservation guidelines, and should not be 

viewed as an opportunity to subdivide the site. Some portions of the site are identified as available 

for redevelopment, but only on the basis that their scale and character does not compromise the 

special qualities of the whole site. 


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Provision of open space in accordance with the historical context will be important for the setting of 

the significant buildings on the site. In addition, the archaeoiogicai research potential of the site is an 

important feature and its assessment, investigation and control, particularly in areas of new 

development, will need consideration. 

The main objectives for the conservation and adaptive reuse of the Callan Park site are to: 

• conserve and maintain the exceptional built and landscape quality of the site; 

• conserve and restore the landscape setting and public presentation, the open space and 

sloping grounds leading to Iron Cove, the historic landscape gardens, the remnant native 

plants, and the rock carvings and Aboriginal sites on the foreshore; 

• allow adaptive reuse and sensitive new development associated with the significant buildings 

to improve the opportunities for continued use; 

• implement effective management structures; 

• select the right tenants/occupants who can maintain the buildings and landscape while not 

detracting from their significance; 

• allow specific areas of new development in discrete areas in order to facilitate the conservation 

of the significant buildings and landscape. 

Conservation works are required in the short term to the following zones: 

• Broughton Hall; 

• Elements of the Kirkbride Block; 

• Convalescent Cottages; 

• Gardeners Cottage, and other cottages from the original Barnet scheme; 

• Stone gates and wall; 

• Various significant landscape elements; 

Potential areas for sensitive new deveiopment associated with the significant bUildings -alterations 

and additions and new buildings provided any change is designed and planned following the 

guidelines of this document: 

• The Broughton Hall Precinct (Zone 7) where presentation to Broughton Hall gardens, foreshore 

and views are protected; 

• The Manning Street Precinct (Zone 2) where the significant landscape elements are preserved. 

• The Central Slope Precinct (Zone 5) when the open landscape character is not compromised. 

Potential areas for substantial redevelopment, following the guidelines of this document: 

• The NSW Ambulance and Hospital Administration Precinct (Zone 6). 

Ultimately, an overall conservation and maintenance program which respects the cultural significance 

of individual buildings, their precincts and the landscape setting is expected. New development 

opportunities are limited on the site and therefore the carefui adaptive reuse of the existing buildings, 

the removal of intrusive elements and the selection of appropriate tenants must be a priority. 

The CMP 2002 section 5.8 contains detailed development controls for the various Zones within the 

Callan Park site. These are reproduced in the Appendix to this report. 

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4 THE CALLAN PARK (SPECIAL PROVISIONS) ACT 2002 AND THE CONSERVATION 

MANAGEMENT PLAN 2002 

3.1 The Callan Park (Special Provisions) Act 

Key sections of the Callan Park Act are reproduced below to enable comparison with the 2002 

Conservation Management Plan policies: 

Section 4 - Objects 

The objects of this Act are: 

(a) to ensure that the whole of Callan Park remains in public ownership and subject to public 

control, and 

(b) to ensure the preservation of the areas of open space at Callan Park that were in existence 

immediately before the commencement of this Act, and that extend to and include the 

foreshore of Iron Cove on the Parramatta River. and 

(c) to allow public access to that open space. including that foreshore. for public recreational 

purposes of both an active and a passive nature, and 

(d) to preserve the heritage significance of Callan Park, including its historic bUildings. gardens 

and other landscape features, and 

(e) to impose appropriate controls on the future development of Callan Park. 

Section 5 - Callan Park not to be sold or otherwise disposed of 

(1) The sale, transfer, lease or other alienation, and any mortgage or other encumbrance, of 

Callan Park, or any part of Callan Park, is prohibited. except as provided by this Act. 

(2) The Governor may, by proclamation. vest Callan Park for an estate in fee simple in a statutory 

body representing the Crown that is subject to the direction and control of the Minister. 

Section 7 - Development at Callan Park restricted 

(1) The provisions of environmental planning instruments that apply to Callan Park are the 

provisions of those Instruments that so applied immediately before the commencement of this 

Act, subject to this section. 

(2) The consent authority for development applications relating to land within Callan Park is the 

council of the local government area within which the land is situated. despite any other Act or 

any environmental planning instrument. 

(3) Development may be carried out at Callan Park, with development consent, for the purpose of 

health facilities and educational or community facilities, but development for the purpose of 

retirement villages is prohibited at Callan Park. 

(4) State Environmental Planning Policy No 5-Housing for Older People or People with a Disability 

does not apply to Callan Park. 

(5) Buildings must not be erected at Callan Park outside the footprints or building envelopes of the 

bUildings that existed immediately before the commencement of this Act. However. this 

subsection does not prevent the erection of temporary structures. 

(6) Consent must not be granted for any development at Callan Park if the development would 

result in: 

(a) less open space at Callan Park than existed immediately before the commencement of 

this Act, or 

(b) an increase in the total floor area of all buildings that existed at Callan Park immediately 

before the commencement of this Act. 

(7) Development at Callan Park must not adversely affect the Broughton Hall Garden. Charles 

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5 ASSESSMENT OF THE HERITAGE IMPACTS OF THE DRAFT LAND USE PLAN 2007 

The Draft Land Use Plan has been reviewed in light of the Conservation Policy within the endorsed 

CMP and the assessed impacts are set out in the table below. : 

General Site Conservation Policies Draft Land Use Plan Compliance Comments 

1. Preserve the cultural significance of the The significant bUildings and landscapes will be 

buildings and site as a cultural landscape conserved and the significant buildings will be 

incl uding the foreshore open space by adapted to new uses. The specific adaptability 

adaptively re-using the existing significant of these buildings will be determined at the next 

heritage buildings and preserving the phase in the project. 

significant landscape elements. 

The Kirkbride Block demonstrates the 

adaptability of the site for educational use. 

2. Introduce new uses and development that The re-use of the site by the University of 

are appropriate to the cultural significance of Sydney provides a compatible and viable new 

the place and ensure the conservation of 

significant buildings and landscape and 

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The re-use of the Broughton Hall Group by 

various NGOs provides potential viable new 

uses requiring ongoing government funding. 

3. Maintain open space adjacent to the The waterfront portion of the site will be 

waterfront maintained and enhanced for public access. 

Intrusive buildings will be removed to achieve 

an enlarged area of open space accessible to 

the public. 

4. Maintain an adequate setting for the former The majority of the new development will occur 

Callan Park Mental Hospital and Broughton in Zone 5 - Central Slope Precinct, which is to 

Hall Psychiatric Clinic, and the various remain as a predominantiy open landscape 

individual significant buildings within the site, 

at close quarters and from a distance as 

area. 

major landmarks in the landscape setting. 

New development should not encroach upon 

the significant open landscape features or be 

visually intrusive within the zone. 

Any new development should be screened to 

allow landscape to dominate. 

5. Maintain the major views of the site and its The majority of the new development will occur 

significant buildings from both within and in Zone 5 - Central Slope Precinct, which is to 

outside the site. remain as a predominantly open landscape 

area. 

New development should not impact the 

significant views. 

6. Adapt, replace or remove non-contributory The non-contributory buildings are nominated 

bUildings from with the site for removal. The adaptability of these buildings 

will be determined at the next phase in the 

project. 

7. Ensure all significant aboriginal sites are The aboriginal sites of Callan Point will be 

protected and managed within an managed in accordance with the 

appropriate setting. recommendations of the Callan Point CMP 

1998 and the Callan Point Engravings and 

Landscape 2000 by John Clegg, Department of 

Archaeology, University of Sydney. 

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General Site Conservation Policies Draft Land Use Plan Compliance Comments 

8. Institute a management structure to co· This will be part of the next phase of the project. 

ordinate the long term conservation and It is critical that the with the sub·division and 

maintenance of the whole site excising of various parts of the site to different 

organisations with differing leasing 

arrangements that an overarching management 

structure is put in place to ensure that the whole 

site is managed as one. 

9. Implement a conservation programme for all The impiementation of a conservation 

significant buildings and landscapes. programme is imperative to the re·use of the 

buildings and landscape of the site. 

10.Ensure that sufficient funds are available for The buildings of the Kirkbride Block have been 

the maintenance of all the significant maintained by the University of Sydney during 

buildings and iandscapes in the short, its tenure. 

medium and long term. 

However, the use of the Broughton Hall 

Precinct by the various NGOs will require 

financial commitment by the NSW Government 

for the urgent conservation works to the 

buildings and the gardens and for the future 

maintenance. 

11.Ensure that the historic development of the The location of the major new development in 

site is not obscured by new development. Zone 5 - Centrai Slope Precinct has the 

potential to obscure an understanding of the 

historic development. New development should 

be carefully controlled to ensure it does not 

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CMP SECTION 5.8 

SITE CONSERVATION GUIDELINES 


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CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 

Some species eg: Syzigium jambos, Eleaocarpus obovatus, Syzygium moorei are unusual in 

cultivation and it would be ideal to propagate new specimens for use either as replacement 

plantings or for planting in sympathetic adaptive new design. . 

I Management 

Policy 5.21 A landscape management structure for the whole site should be 

established Which ensures the conservation and maintenance ofthe 

existing landscape and provides guidelines for the creation ofnew 

landscaped areas and gardens. 

It is important that the area encompassing the entire Rozelle Hospital site be considered in future 

site works and that the integrity of the whole site be maintained while recognising that discrete 

areas, particularly the Broughton Hall gardens and the Kirkbride Entrance Gardens will have 

specific management and maintenance requirements. 

The Rozelle Hospital site contains cultural and natural landscape elements of such importance 

that it should have a Landscape Management Plan prepared, incorporating landscape restorationl 

reconstruction plans for specific areas, as an integral part of any future management program. It 

should take into account surviving early layout and fabric (both built and vegetative). 

Policy 5.22 The landscape management structure should be implemented that: 

• recognises and values the significance ofthe site's landscape as a 

primary resource with the buildings as elements within that 

landscape; 

• outlines the responsibility at each level ofmanagement ofeach of 

the precincts and the overall site; 

• provides clear guidelines for each precinct and tenancy area. 

Policy 5.23 Adequate funds should be committed at each level ofmanagement to 

the conservation ofthe landscaped areas and gardens. 

I Specific Landscape Policies for Zones 

Refer to Section 5.8 for Site Conservation Guidelines relating to conservation of existing and 

development of new built elements. 

Zone 1 - The Waterfront and Callan Point Precinct (Refer Figure 5.2) 

Policy 5.24 Use the 1998 'Draft Plan ofManagement for Callan Point' to guide all 

landscape conservation actions on Callan Point. Adopt the 

'Management Action Plan' outline in 'Callan Point Aboriginal Heritage', 

M. Dallas 2000 for treatment ofAboriginal sites. 

Policy 5.25 Explore the potential ofcreating vegetation corridor links with other 

foreshore and suburban areas. 

Policy 5.26 Conserve Norfolk Island Hibiscus waterfront plantings and formalise car 

parking areas to avoid further compaction to the root areas ofthe trees. 

Policy 5.27 Remove, or do not replace as individual trees in poplaravenue planting 

senesce, to allow a more informal transition between the Kirkbride zone 

and Callan Point. 

The original design intent was for a picturesque composition near the main bUildings with an 

informal transition to the rocky foreshore area. Late nineteenth century photographs indicate this 

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to consist of scattered remnant eucalypts. Extensive mid-twentieth century avenue plantings have 

obscured this intent. 

Policy 5.28 Maintain Sydney Harbour Bridge Memorial and integrate into any new 

landscape design . 

Policy 5.29 Generally maintain an open landscape and modify steep embankments 

to landfill to allow access to the foreshore as opportunity arises. 

At the western end of the zone extensive land filling has resulted in a grassed playing field with a 

steep embankment without a connection to the foreshore, or,. 

Policy 5.30 Undertake repair to canal as necessary. Consider replanting trees along 

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Policy 5.31 Link future management ofthe Nurses Home garden to the 

management ofthe 1930s Nurses Home building. Investigate the 

structural integrity ofthe elements ofthe garden attached to the Nurses 

Home and repair or remove as necessary. Remove self-seeded trees. 

The garden attached to the Nurses home was a discrete unit within the 19 th century landscape 

design. In the event of future replacement of the former Nurses Home record the garden prior to 

removal. Incorporate the major trees of some significance into a revised landscape plan for the 

area. Any future landscape plan should respect the significance of the 1870s-80s planning for the 

site as a whole. 

If the former 1930s Nurses Home is retained, repair the major elements of the garden and remove 

overgrown vegetation. 

Policy 5.32 Investigate a less visually intrusive means offencing the substation or 

possible relocation ofthe fence. Rep/ace the poplar avenue nearthe 

electricity sub-station with vegetation that will screen the substation, by 

either extending the area devoted to bush regeneration or by planting 

Pori Jackson Figs. 

Substation is not located on Rozelle Hospital site. While it is highly intrusive in the setting, at 

present its relocation is not anticipated. While it remains the planting of a vegetative screen 

seems the best solution. 

Policy 5.33 Conserve early asylum walling and seek arboricultural advice on the 

maintenance ofthe Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrophylla) boundary 

plantation. 

Policy 5.34 Restore the ability to read the Manning Street Alignment (Zone 2) and 

the Kirkbride Entrance Garden (Zone 3) as one unit. Restore late 

nineteenth century character to the Manning street Alignment (Zone 2) 

with Nurses Home garden as a discrete unit within the zone. 

The area enclosed by the walling and boundary plantations was an integral component of the 

Manning/Barnet concept for the site. Through time this unit has been fragmented by the 

construction of buildings, car parks and the roadway. Ideally planning for the area should restore 

the legibility of the original design concepts. The more recent treatment and poor maintenance of 

drainage of the iower part of the zone - formerly open and picturesque gradually giving way to 

remnant natural vegetation - has obscured its meaning. 

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Zone 3 - Kirkbride Entrance Garden and Embankment to King George Park Precinct 

Policy 5.35 

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Policy 5.38 

Policy 5.39 

Investigate the alignment ofthe former entrance drive and remove 

intrusive planting to allow the alignment to be interpreted. 

Instate a road surface and gutter treatment for the main entrance drive 

which is less visually intrusive and sympathetic to the ul h century 

character ofthe zone. 

Seek arboricultural advice as to the health and best management ofthe 

boundary plantation. 

Conserve the War Memorial and reinstate the original colour scheme 

based on paint scraping samples. Remove garden beds on eitherside 

ofmemorial to restore a park-like character. 

Conserve the structural elements ofthe sunken garden and reinstate 

planting to the beds. Remove young Silky Oak in garden bed. Consider 

secondaryplantings ofWashingtonia robusta palms to reflect the 

current formation. 

This section of the garden was a focus during the use of the site as a psychiatric hospital but its 

meaning has been diminished. Secondary plantings would eventually replace the current palms 

when they senesee. The upper circular bed surrounding the sunken garden is currently planted 

with a mixture of species. Conserve the Dracaena draco and popular 19'h century plants ego 

Eupatorium megalophyllum. Consider using the current evidence of Tecomaria capensis to 

establish a hedge along the upper side of the sunken garden. Planting in the former flower beds 

of the sunken garden could be a massed planting of eg: Iresines which would be relatively low 

maintenance but allow the flower beds to be interpreted. 

Policy 5.40 Continue a bush regeneration program for the lower slopes toward King 

George Oval. Formalise funding for the program. 

Appropriate funding may come from the sale of large self-seeded Canary Island Palms (Phoenix 

canariensis) in this area and the adjacent Ridgetop, Kirkbride Block Platform and Embankment to 

King George Park Precinct (Zone 4). Currently the bush regeneration program has been relying 

heavily on volunteer labour and on funding via small grants. A regular source of funding would 

allow for a more structured program of management. 

Policy 5.41 In the former 19'h century pleasure ground/entrance garden implement a 

program ofreplacement planting with trees favoured by Charles Moore 

and Joseph Maiden- preferably conifers, araucarias, Australian 

rainforest species and palms. . 

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Zone 4 - Ridgetop, Kirkbride Block Platform and Convalescent Cottages Precinct 

Policy 5.42 Replace unsympathetic lighting and seating on the Kirkbride platform. 

When opportune reconstruct garden beds in a gardenesque scheme of 

alternate circular and rectangular beds in accordance with documentary 

evidence. 

Policy 5.43 Interpret the former cricket oval area through appropriate fencing, 

structures and planting based on archival evidence including the 

removal ofintrusive buildings. 

Planting around the cricket ground was originally peppercorns, brushbox and pines. Refer to 

DPWS Heritage Study (1991) Plates 16.17. 

Policy 5.44 New planting and management ofthe landscape associated with the 

Kirkbride Block should follow the policies and recommendations as set 

out in the Kirkbride Block Conservation Management Plan 1993. 

Policy 5.45 Remove 1970s fill overthe late tfjh centuryprofile ofthe platform in 

front of the convalescent cottages. Selectively remove or prune Hills 

Figs (Ficus microcarpa var hillii) and native trees and shrubs to allow 

views to Iron· Cove to be recovered. 

Policy 5.46 Investigate growing conditions ofboundary plantation and implement a 

tree replacement policy ofPort Jackson Figs (Ficus rubiginosa) 

Policy 5.47 Maintain an open landscape character with views betweenlthrough tree 

groups to the majorbuildings. 

Policy 5.48 Reconstruct the former garden layout to the front ofGarry Owen based 

on archival evidence. 

Policy 5.49 Selectively remove Brush Box planting along Central Avenue to restore 

views to Iron Cove or do not replace trees blocking viewlines to Iron 

Cove when they die. 

Some original viewlines from Kirkbride toward Iron Cove have become blocked as vegetation has 

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Significant items within the site contribute to the place as a whole and also require a specific 

setting. The development of precincts in this document is a tool to assist in defining areas of 

specific characteristics within the site to develop appropriate conservation guidelines, and should 

not be viewed as an opportunity to subdivide the site. Some portions of the site are identified as 

available for redevelopment, but only on the basis that their scale and character does not 

compromise the special qualities of the whole site. 

Provision of open space in accordance with the historical context will be important for the setting 

of the significant bUildings on the site. In addition, the archaeological research potential of the site 

is an important feature and its assessment, investigation and control, particularly in areas of new 

development, will need consideration. This section of the document is primarily concerned with 

architectural and landscape controls but the follOWing conservation objectives will obViously have 

an influence on the development of plann ing controls: 

1. Conservation and effective use ofthe significant buildings and landscapes, i.e. viable 

uses for the site in terms of ongoing funding for maintenance and occupation. 

2. Maintenance of an adequate setting for the former Callan Park Mentai Hospital and 

Broughton Hall Psychiatric Clinic, and the various individual significant buildings 

within the site, at close quarters and from a distance as major landmarks in the 

landscape selling. 

3. Maintenance of the major views of the site and its significant buildings from both 

within and outside the site. 

4. Maintenance of the significant vegetation and landscape elements on the site. 

5. Investigation of the archaeological potential, related to the hospital use on the site, 

European use and Aboriginal use. 

5.8.1 General Guidelines for Conservation and New Development 

Refer to Figure 5.1 for Site Plan indicating general conservation policies related to individual 

building elements. 

The general principles for conservation works related to buildings of cultural significance follow: 

Conservation works related to buildings of CUltural significance 

Objective The primary objective of the guidelines in these areas is to maintain the 

integrity of the identified significant bUildings and elements identified in the 

assessment of significance and their setting and to enhance appreciation of 

the cultural significance of the site. 

Conservation works and adaptation with appropriate sensitive new 

development can be undertaken where it enhances public appreciation and it 

does not detract from or impact on that identified significance. 

Conservation and Conservation and adaptation works shouid occur: 

adaptation 

• Conservation, renovation or alteration of the existing buildings including 

adaptation to suit appropriate new uses; 

• demolition of extensions to buildings or items which are not considered 

to be essential and detract from the cultural significance; 

• introduction of new services to improve the amenity and to comply with 

the Building Code of Australia; 

• construction of new facilities or extensions to existing buildings may be 

permitted which are related to the use of the significant buildings. Such 

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0 conservation and maintenance of the existing significant landscaped 

setting; 

0 supplementation of the existing planting to support the significant 

landscaped setting (refer to landscape policies above) 

General Guidelines for minor development adjacent to buildings or within landscapes of 

cultural significance 

Objective The objective of the gUidelines in these areas is to ensure that new 

development respects the significance and setting of the Rozelle Hospital 

Site, including specific buildings, elements and items in the site. 

New development opportunities are limited within the site and should be 

undertaken as a measure which has a considered outcome of protecting and 

enhancing the appreciation of cultural significance on the site. 

New development is allowable in areas where it will improve the amenity and 

the public presentation of the site and where it considers the cultural 

significance of the site. New development should be the subject of rigorous 

design, planning, conservation consultation and archaeological investigation. 

New Development New development may be permitted which relates to: 

0 conservation, restoration, alteration or renovation of the existing 

building/s including adaptation to suit new uses; 

0 demolition of buildings and demolition of extensions to buildings or 

items which are not considered of heritage significance. 

0 construction of new facilities and extensions to existing buildings 

which are related to the use of the site and significant buildings or 

the re- presentation of the site. 

0 construction of new buildings in locations which have no impact on 

the cultural significance of the site or individual bUildings and may 

facilitate the conservation of the site and its significance. 

Height New buildings or extensions should be lower than the immediately adjacent 

significant buildings. In areas where there are no immediately adjacent 

significant buildings the height of new buildings should respect the 

significance of the area. 

Bulk Any new buildings or extensions to existing buildings are to be subsidiary in 

bulk and scale to the major existing buildings. New structures must not be of 

such a scale as to dominate the existing structures or detract from their 

setting. 

Views Major identified views to, or from, the significant buildings are to be 

respected and not obstructed when considering the proposals for minor new 

development. 

Building Style The style of new structures must complement the existing significant 

bUildings. Design of structures may be in the language of the existing 

buildings but should not be attempts to produce replicas. The design of new 

structures should not conflict with the design of existing structures. 

Materials and New materials should respect the eXisting materials of the significant 

Colours buildings. 

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General Guidelines for minor development adjacent to buildings or within landscapes of 

cultural significance (cont'd) 

Design Details Experienced personnel with suitable architectural skills must be employed. 

A combination of heritage conservation and design skills will be essential: 

• All alterations and additions to the existing buildings, and all new 

construction must in no way diminish the established heritage 

significance. 

• A protective view cone and protected landscape elements are to be 

designed to ensure that the vistas to and from the site are retained for 

posterity. 

• The location and design of new bUildings should ensure that the views to 

and from the significant buildings and grounds to Iron Cove are 

preserved. 

Site Treatment There is to be no evident site excavation or change in levels of land 

associated with buildings of exceptional and high significance. Landscaping 

is to be carried out in conformity with the proposals in the landscape plan 

and the landscape policies in this Conservation Management Plan. 

Access Existing access points to the site from Balmain Road and Glover Street are 

to remain. New access points will require detailed planning consideration, 

especially where they may potentially impact on the cultural significance of 

the site. 

Car parking Car parking is to be permitted in association with the use of most buildings, 

however parking should be provided in discrete areas where it is not visible 

from any of the major view points of the significant buildings and their 

grounds. All parking areas are to be landscaped. 

General Guidelines for new development 

Design Guidelines The design of new buildings in areas designated capable of re-development 

(Location, 

should respect the adjacent significant buildings and site. 

Footprint, Height, New buildings should be complementary in bulk and scale to the significant 

Bulk, Style, buildings on the site. New structures must not be of such a scale as to 

Materials and dominate the significant bUildings or detract from their setting. 

Colours) 

The style of new structures must complement the existing significant 

buildings. Design of structures may be in the language of the existing 

buildings but should not be attempts to produce replicas. Materials for new 

bUildings should respect the materials of the existing significant buildings. 

Refer to individual precinct plans for preferred location and footprints of new 

buildings. 

Views Major and identified views to, and from the significant buildings and site 

should be considered in the preparation of development proposals. 

Site Treatment! Site excavation for development may be permitted in limited areas to achieve 

Landscaping less obtrusive bUildings and to allow buildings to follow site contours. 

Landscaping is to be carried out in conformity with the proposals in the 

Landscape Management Plan. 

Historic New building and development works might impact on archaeological 

Archaeology remains - the likelihood of this should be assessed during initial planning of 

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The following section provides detailed site guidelines for conservation and new development 

relating to the Study Zones. 

5.8.2 Detailed guidelines for Conservation and New Development 

Zone 1 - Waterfront and Callan Point Precinct - Refer Figures 5.2 and 5.9. 

Planning Considerations: 

Principies • 

Access 

Use 

Landscape Considerations: 

Vegetation: 

Small scale new development to support the public recreation 

use of the zone allowable. 

• Sensitive low scale development that does not interrupt 

significant views and axis lines. 

• Replace Sports Pavilion, Building 91, with less visually intrusive 

facility. 

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Conserve pavilion Building 92A and adaptively reuse. 

• Maintain open space to foreshore. 

• Retain important views to significant landscape and buildings. 

• Regain Wharf Road axis to waterfront. 

• Remove intrusive and non-contributory elements. 

From Glover Street, Wharf Road and Waterfront Drive. 

Recreational facilities. 

Refer Landscape Conservation Guidelines 

• Explore creating vegetation corridor links with other foreshore 

areas. 

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Use recommendations in 1998 Callan Point Draft Plan of 

Management to guide all treatment of native vegetation In the 

zone. 

• Use recommendations In 2000 Callan Point Aboriginal Heritage 

report to gUide treatment of Aboriginal elements on the site. 

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Historic Features: • 

Development: 

Historic Archaeology: 

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Conserve Norfolk Island Hibiscus waterfront plantings. 

Remove poplar avenue. 

Maintain Sydney Harbour Bridge War Memorial and enhance 

landscape setling. 

Generally maintain open landscape and modify steep 

embankments to land fill. 

Repair canal as necessary. 

Formalise car parking areas to avoid damaging vegetation and rock 

engravings. 

Develop adequate policies for the conservation of the European 

rock engravings. 

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Principles: • New development is allowable if its design respects significant 

landscape elements and significant buildings. 

• Zone 2 is considered suitable for strictly controlled low scale 

development because of its discrete location away from 

central areas of site and significant areas of open landscape. 

• New development must respect the natural topography of the 

area and the landscaping that characterises the zone. 

• Conserve R7, possibly adapt for residential use. R1 to 

continue as Child Care centre. If use changes remove 

intrusive additions. 

• Conserve, recycle replace or remove Gatehouse as 

practicable. 

• Conserve and repair main gates. 

Access: • From Manning Street. It is possible to make openings in the 

boundary wall for access. An opening for access purposes 

already exists. However the wall must remain generally intact 

and readable as a high boundary wall. 

Use: 

• From Balmain Road. Existing access to this zone from 

Balmain Road to be improved and impact upon the design of 

the Kirkbride Entrance Garden reduced. 

Residential, Aged Care facilities, Hospital purposes. Continuation 

of child care facility. Commercial, Educational/Institutional. 

Building Setbacks: • Buildings to be setback from boundary wall at Manning Street, 

and from the significant stone cottages in the zone. 

• BUildings to be set back considerably, and visually isolated 

from Balmain Road 

Architectural Considerations: 

• New development not to encroach upon the significant 

landscape features or be Visually intrusive upon the adjacent 

Kirkbride entrance garden. 

• Landscaped belt to screen areas of new development. 

Planning: • It is conceived that new development in this area would be 

undertaken in conjunction with the removal of intrusive 

elements and the conservation of the landscape. 

• It would be essential for Buildings 93 and 93A to be removed 

before any new development in this area occurs. New 

development must be designed in conversation with the 

significant small scale cottages in the zone. 

Height: • Heights should generally be lower than the overall height of 

BUilding 93. The natural topography of the area may be used 

to allow a variety of heights. However, in general the built 

form must be low in scale. 

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Built Form and Materials: • Built forms should acknowledge the natural topography. 

• Finishes should sit comfortably with the surrounds including 

the small stone cottages in the zone. 


Vegetation: 

Refer Landscape Conservation Guidelines. 

• Conserve elements of 19th Century Nurses Home garden. 

• Incorporate major trees of some significance into revised 

landscape plan for area. 

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Maintain Moreton Bay Fig boundary plantation. 

• Screen sub-station, or fence with less visually intrusive 

element. 

Historic Features: • Conserve early asylum walling. 

• Restore the ability to read Zone 2 and 3 as one unit. 

Historic Archaeology: • Assess any impacts on R1 - Original Gate Lodge (1878), and 

R7 - Attendants' Cottage (1879). 


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Zone 3 - Kirkbride Entrance Garden and Embankment to King George Park Precinct _ 

Refer Figures 5.4 and 5.11 . 


Principles: • No new development is permitted in this zone. Removal of 

intrusive elements is desirable. 

• Retain important views between Kirkbride Block to 

landscaped elements. 


Vegetation: Refer Landscape Conservation Guidelines. 

• Remove intrusive planting to allow original entrance garden 

layout to be interpreted. 

• Implement program of replacement plantings with trees 

favoured by Charles Moore and Joseph Maiden. 

• Seek advice as to best management to maintain health of 

boundary plantation. 

• Continue bush regeneration program for lower slopes toward 

King George Oval. 

Historic Features: • Conserve War Memorial and reinstate original colour scheme. 

• Conserve sunken garden. 

Development: 

Historic Archaeology: 

Re-instate road treatment sympathetic to the 19 th century 

character of the zone. 

Monitor works in order to record details of the original estates' 

carriageways and pathways. 


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Figure 5.11 

R_ Buildings to be removed 

No new development is permitted in Zone 3. 

Removal of intrusive elements is desirable. 

Retain important views between Kirkbride 

Block to landscaped elements. 

Guidelines for Conservation Works and Development: Zone 3 - Kirkbride 

Entrance Garden and Embankment to King George Park Precinct. 

Refer Figure 5.4. 

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Figures 5.5 and 5.12. 


Principles: • This zone requires detailed conservation maintenance work in 

particular to Kirkbride buildings and Convalescent Cottages. 

Conservation works required include the removal of intrusive 

elements and restoration of significant fabric. 

• The only allowable development is minor additions that 

facilitate the adaptive reuse of the significant bUildings. Any 

new addition must not negatively impact upon the significant 

buildings or landscape. 

• Conserve and adapt significant elements. 

• Opportunities to remove intrusive elements should be 

investigated. 

• Cricket ground area should be restored as open space. 

Agricultural character to rear of Garry Owen House should 

also be restored by the removal of intrusive elements and the 

restoration of significant buildings. 

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One bomb shelter to remain on site at minimum. 

Access: Historic roads to be maintained as main access points. 

Use: Existing use by the University of Sydney of the Kirkbride Block is 

satisfactory and should be maintained. The use of Garry Owen 

by the Writers Centre is also satisfactory. Other such tenants 

should be found for the Convalescent Cottages once they have 

been conserved or in conjunction with conservation. Educational, 

Cultural, Institutional, Community. 


Vegetation: Refer Landscape Conservation Guidelines 

• Reconstruct gardenesque planting on Kirkbride platform. 

• New plantings in Kirkbride Block area should follow that set 

out in 1993 Kirkbride Block Conservation Management Plan. 

• Selectively remove Brush Box planting along Central Avenue 

to restore views to Iron Cove. 

Historic Features: • Interpret the historic cricket oval area through appropriate 

fencing and planting based on photographic and documentary 

evidence. 

• Remove fill obscuring 19 th century profile of Convalescent 

Cottage platform. Remove or prune trees to reinstate cottage 

views. 

• Maintain an open landscape character with views 

between/through trees groups to major buildings 

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Reconstruct, based on evidence, garden layout to the front of 

GarryOwen. 

Development: Replace unsympathetic lighting and seating on Kirkbride Platform. 

Historic Archaeology: New building and development works might impact on 

archaeological remains - the likelihood of this should be assessed 

during initial planning of the works. 


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Principles: • Development within restricted areas is possible within this 

zone. 

• Zone to be reinstated as an open parkland. Intrusive 

elements to be removed. Any new development must be 

located on perimeters of zone, must preserve views and 

have regard for the significance of the area as open space. 

• New development is most suitable in the approximate 

location of BUildings 30 and 105 on Wharf Road. 

• Building 42 should be reactivated for horticuitural use. 

• Building R6 and building 103 to be conserved. 

Access: Wharf Road is the most appropriate access point. 

Use: Parkland, Aged Care facilities, or Hospital purposes, Community 

use, Educational, Institutional, Residential 

Building Setbacks: • New development to be aligned to Wharf Road. 


• New development not to encroach upon the significant open 

landscape features or be visually intrusive within the zone. 

• Any new development should be screened to allow 

landscape to dominate. 

Planning: • It is conceived that new development in this area would be 

undertaken in conjunction with the removal of intrusive 

elements and the conservation of the landscape 

• It would be essential that the large intrusive buildings in this 

zone be removed before any new development in this area 

occurs. New development must be designed to relate to the 

significant small scale cottages in the zone and the open 

landscape. 

Built Form and Materials: • Built forms should acknowledge the natural topography of 

the site. No major excavation into the site. 

Landscape Considerations:. 

• Finishes should sit comfortably with the surrounds. 

Vegetation: • Refer Landscape Conservation Guidelines. 

• As time allows, remove avenue and row planting which are 

Intrusive in the 19'h century open grazed landscape and 

replace with clumps of trees. 

Historic Features: • Maintain an open landscape character with views 

between/through trees groups to major buildings. 

Historic Archaeology: • Assess any impacts on R6 - Gardeners' Cottage (1879), 

and R8 - Farm Attendants' Cottage (pre-1903). 


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Zone 7 - Broughton Hall Precinct - Refer Figures 5.8 and 5.15. 




Principles: • Development in restricted areas possible within this zone. 

• Buildings located north of BUilding 18 are of low or neutral 

significance and are capable of being adapted or redeveloped 

in the perimeter configuration. 

• Remove intrusive elements. 

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Conserve Broughton Hall. Further investigation of the 

extremely poor condition of this building is required 

Access: Glover Street and Wharf Road are the most appropriate access 

points. 

Use: 

Adaptive reuse of existing buildings and sensitive new development 

for Aged Care facilities, or other Hospital purposes, Educational, 

Institutional, Commercial, Residential Community uses. 

BUilding Setbacks: • Set backs to follow that of other Broughton Hall group buildings 

on Glover Street. Set backs from Wharf Road to allow visual 

access to and from significant Broughton Hall buildings and Iron 

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Development should not encroach upon the significant 

landscape area of the Broughton Hall gardens. 

Planning: • Sensitively planned development, is possible, to replace 

building 19, 20, 23 and 24 and to complete enclosure of 

gardens. 

• New development should not encroach upon the significant 

landscape features or be visually intrusive to the rest of the site. 

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Development should follow the linear configuration of the 

Broughton Hall group along Glover Street. Development on the 

area occupied by building 24 to be planned to be 

complimentary to the Broughton Hall group. 

Significant views, internally and externally, to be maintained. 

It would be essential that the intrusive buildings in this zone be 

removed before any new development in this area occurs. Intrusive 

buildings in the established gardens should also be removed. 

Height: The scale of any new development must be complimentary to 

significant buildings and landscape. 

Built Form and Materials: • Built form to follow topography of site. 

• Finishes should sit comfortably with the surrounds. 

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Contents 

Executive Summary 

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1 INTRODUCTION 1 

2 REVIEW OF EXISTING CONDITIONS 2 

2.1 Road Network 2 

2.2 Public Transport 2 

2.3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities 3 

2.4 Parking 3 

2.5 Parking Demand 3 

2.6 Traffic Generation 4 

3 TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT OF LAND USE PLAN 5 

3.1 Trip Generation 5 

3.2 Traffic Generation 6 

3.3 Public Transport Demand 6 

3.4 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities 6 

3.5 Parking Demand 6 

3.6 Vehicular Access 7 

3.7 Traffic Impact 7 

4 SUMMARY 9 

Tables 

Table 1 

Table 2 

Table 3 

Table 4 

Table 5 

Table 6 

Table 7 

Figures 

Figure 1 

Figure 2 

Appendices 

Appendix A 

Parking Controls 

MDT Traffic Flows 

Existing Parking Supply 

Typical Weekday Parking Occupancy 

Existing Traffic Generation 

Proposed Land Use 

Forecast Peak Hour Traffic Generation 

Forecast Peak Parking Demand 

Site Location 

Callan Park Precincts 

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Executive Summary 

Arup was commissioned by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA) to prepare a transport 

assessment for the 2007 Callan Park Land Use Plan. The purpose of this transport assessment is [ 

to: 

o Develop an understanding of the existing usage patterns on the site generated by the hospital 

uses and the existing University of Sydney uses. 

o Describe the transport components of the land use plan. 

o Assess the potential University expansion to be introduced onto the site and compare it with the 

existing situation. 

Callan Park is conveniently located close to bus and light rail services. Bus stops are located on 

Balmain Road and Victoria Road, with services to the City and other locations. Lilyfield Light Rail 

Station is 600m from the site and the light rail provides services to Central Station. 

The Rozelle area is served by a dense although often congested road network. Significant delays 

occur on the main arterial routes, namely Victoria Road and City West Link, at peak periods. 

However, Callan Park is a large site with multiple access points to the wider road network, allowing 

traffic to be distributed. 

The land use plan includes: 

o retention of the Wharf Road and Park Drive access points 

o signalisation of the existing Cottage Way intersection with Balmain Road 

o an increase in total parking provision to accommodate the university uses 

o retention of a network of walking paths across the site 

An assessment of the transport impact of the land use plan revealed: 

o The site would continue to be well-served by walking and cycling facilities. 

o The site would be well-served by public transport services and a significant increase in the 

number of services would not be required because the majority of trips would be in the CDunterpeak 

direction. 

o A significant proportion of trips to the site, particularly by university students, would be by noncar 

modes. 

o Up to one-fifth of students would reside on-site and these students would not contribute to 

external trips in the peak hours. 

o An additional controlled pedestrian crossing of Balmain Road would be provided, improving 

pedestrian accessibility for the wider community. 

o Trip generation of the university component would be relatively low in terms of peak hour trips 

per unit area floor space, primarily due to the dispersed nature of arrival and departure patterns. 

o The increased traffic generation of the site would be relatively low in the context of current traffic 

flows in the area. The road network would be able to accommodate this traffic increase without 

a significant impact on road network performance. 

In summary, based on the traffic forecasts contained in this assessment, the land use plan would 

result in only a small increase in site traffic generation compared to current generation. The net 

increase in traffic would be relatively low in the context of current traffic flows in the area. The wider 

road network would be able to accommodate this traffic increase without a significant impact on road 

network performance, although it is recognised that delays would continue to occur, particularly at 

peak periods. 

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2 REVIEW OF EXISTING CONDITIONS 

2.1 Road Network 

The main roads serving the Callan Park area are: 

o Victoria Road to the northeast (State road) 

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o Perry Street - Balmain Road - Darling Street forming the southern boundary of 

the site (Regional road) 

o City West Link to the south (State road) 

Vehicular access to the site is generally restricted to the south because of the presence of 

Iron Cove to the north. 

The main Callan Park access points are: 

o Wharf Road at Perry Street (signals) 

o Park Drive at Balmain Road opposite Cecily Street (signals) 

o Cottage Way (NSW Ambulance Service) at Balmain Road opposite The 

Boulevarde (priority) 

o Glover Street 

2.1.1 Traffic Flows 

Traffic data for main roads in the Vicinity of Callan Park are presented in Table 1. 

Table 1 AADT Traffic Flows 

AADT 2005 AADT 

Balmain Road, West of Cecily St (Rozelle) 17,759 

Victoria Road, At Iron Cove Bridge (Rozelle) 78,145 

City-West Link Road, West Of The Crescent (Lilyfield) 54,058 

Source: RTA, 2006 

AADT - Annual Average Daily Traffic 

The road network in the Rozelle area typically operates with significant delays due to the 

intense land use, low capacity road network (narrow streets, turn restrictions, on-street 

parking etc), proximity to the City, and high level of through traffic. Victoria Road and City 

West Link are major urban arterials operating at capacity in the peak direction, i.e. towards 

the city in AM peak and from the city in PM peak. However, delays in the Rozelle area also 

regularly occur outside traditional weekday peak hours. 

2.2 Public Transport 

The Callan Park site is served by both bus and light rail. 

2.2.1 Buses 

A range of bus routes service the site: 

o Buses to and from the City (Victoria Road only): Bus numbers 500, 501, 504, 506, 

507,510,515, 518, and 520 from the city stop on Victoria Road, Rozelle 400m 

from the eastern boundary of the site. 

o Buses to and from the City (Balmain Road): Bus number 440 also leaves from 

Circular Quay in the city and travels via travels along Parramatta Road past the 

main Sydney University campus, then along Balmain Road. 

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• Buses to Balmain from Rozelle: Bus numbers 440 and 445 travel along Balmain 

Road. 

2.2.2 Light Rail 

Lilyfield light rail station is 600m from the southern boundary of the site and can be 

accessed via walking along Grove Street. The light rail provides transport to Darling 

Harbour and Central Railway Station. Travel time to Central is approximately 23 minutes, 

with a frequency of 15 minute peak/off-peak. 

2.3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities 

The Rozelle area is served by a dense road network which provides for good walking and 

cycling accessibility. Callan Park can be accessed by a number of streets to the east, south 

and west of the site. 

There are currently two controlled pedestrian crossing points on Balmain Road between 

Glover Street and Manning Street. The crossing points are approximately 800m apart, 

however, contributing to a significant length of Balmain Road that does not have any 

controlled crossing. 

The Bay Run is a popular walking and cycling path around Iron Cove and passes through 

the northern portion of Callan Park. 

2.4 Parking 

The existing parking supply of the Callan Park site is summarised in Table 2 below. The 

values shown are approximate only based on a cursory site inspection rather than a detailed 

inventory survey. 

TabIe 2 E" XISlin(I Park' In(l SUDDIV 

Land Use Approximate No. 

of Parking Bays 

Sydney College of the Arts 186 

Rozelle HospitaliNGOs - W of Wharf Road 156 

Rozelle Hospital/NGOs - E of Wharf Road 99 

The Writers Centre 25 

SIDS/Nurses Home 26 

NSW Ambulance HQ 195 

Total 687 

Source: Arup, 16/10/2007 

Notes: - Includes some informal parking areas, such as grassed verges, that appear to be 

commonly used for parking 

- Excludes Rozelle Child Care Centre 

The Sydney College of the Arts has a 100 space student car park that can be used for a 

nominal fee (via an annual parking sticker). There are also a number of small staff/visitor 

parking areas. 

In addition to the formalised parking areas within the site as listed in Table 2, significant 

parking demand is generated by the playing fields along the waterfront. Most parking 

demand is generated at weekends and is accommodated in a number of formal and 

informal parking areas. 

2.5 Parking Demand 

The parking occupancy of the entire site was surveyed on a typical weekday (1 0.30am, 

Tuesday 16 October 2007) as summarised in Table 3. 

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Table 3 Tvnical WeekdaY Parkinn OccuDancv 

Land Use Precinct Parking Occupancy 

Number Occupied % of Available 

Sydney College of the Arts 107 58% 

Rozelle Hospital/NGOs - W of Wharf Road 134 86% 

Rozelle Hospital/NGOs - E of Wharf Road 74 75% 

The Writers Centre 17 68% 

SIDS/Nurses Home 14 54% 

NSW Ambulance HQ 154 79% 

Total 500 73% 

Source: Arup, 10.30am - 16/10/2007 

Based on the results of the parking survey and review of current land use, the peak parking 

demand for the site, usually in the afternoon around hospital shift changeover time, is 

estimated to be currently in the order of 600 cars. 

The demand for parking along the waterfront is quite Iowan most weekdays. On busy 

weekends, the demand for parking associated with the playing fields exceeds the available 

supply, resulting in vehicles being parked inappropriately on ecologically sensitive areas 

along the waterfront. 

2.6 Traffic Generation 

Traffic surveys to determine the existing weekday AM and PM peak hour traffic generation 

of the site were undertaken in November 2001 (Source: Transport and Traffic Planning 

Associates). There have been no major land use changes to the site since 2001 and 

therefore the data is believed to be representative of current conditions. 

Table 4 Existino Traffic Generation 

Location Vehicles Per Hour 

AM Peak PM Peak 

In Out Total In Out Total 

Main Entrance (opposite 

Cecily Street) 34 17 51 41 29 70 

Ambulance Entrances* 66 11 77 11 66 77 

Wharf Road 75 16 91 30 61 91 

Glover Street- 51 47 98 84 83 167 

Total 226 91 317 166 239 405 

Notes: 

• Ambulance Entrances were not surveyed in 2001 and the values included in the table are estimates 

based on current parking demand 

•• Glover Street values may contain some non-Callan park traffic 

The total traffic generation of the site is currently in the order of 300-400 vph, whilst Balmain 

Road currently carries 1500 vph. The impact of this current traffic generation is relatively 

low because it is distributed across four access points with numerous approach/departure 

routes. 

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3 TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT OF LAND USE PLAN 

3.1 Trip Generation 

The major components of the proposed future land use as contained in the land use plan 

are given in Table 5. 

Table 5 ProDosed Land Use 

Land Use GFA (m') Assumptions 

University 100,512 Total of 5000 students (600 residing on-site) and 400 

staff + NSW Wrile(s Centre 

Ambulance 6,802 No change to existing employee/visitor numbers 

NGOs 13,761 No overall change to existing employee/visitor 

numbers 

Nurses precinct 4,335 All nurses work off-site 

Playing fields - public access 4 fields 

Playing fields - university 2 fields 

The main traffic generator of the proposed land use as contained in the land use plan is the 

university. Trip generation rates of universities can vary considerably from one campus to 

another, due to such factors as: 

• proportion of students residing onsite 

• level of undergraduate versus post-graduate students 

• typical teaching hours 

• number of non-teaching staff such as administration, research, catering etc 

Furthermore, trip generation varies throughout the year due to teaching periods, exam 

periods and vacation periods. 

For the purposes of this assessment, a primarily undergraduate style campus has been 

assumed, with 5000 students and 400 staff. It has been assumed that 600 of these 

students reside on-site. The assessment is based on a typical teaching period - trip 

generation in non-teaching periods would generally be lower. 

In terms of peak hour trips per unit area floor space, universities generate considerably less 

trips than other land uses such as office, factory and residential. This is mainly because 

university trip generation is relatively spread out over a typical day, without a distinct 

concentration of trips during peak hours. 

The Callan Park site is well-served by public transport as well as being easily accessible by 

walking and cycling. For the purposes of this assessment, the following non-car mode split 

assumptions have been made (the remainder of trips are assumed to be by private vehicle 

either as driver or passenger): 

• Students - 15% live on site, 30% use bus/light rail/walk/cycle 

• University staff and others - 15% use bus/light rail/walk/cycle 

• Ambulance staff and visitors - 15% use bus/light rail/walk/cycle 

• NGO staff and visitors - 20% use busllight rail/walk/cycle 

• Nurses - 20% use busllight rail/walk/cycle 

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Based on the mode split assumptions described in Section 3.1, the forecast traffic 

generation is presented in Table 6. The values are strategic in nature primarily for the 

purposes of informing the land use plan process. 

Table 6 Forecast Peak Hour Traffic Generation 

Vehicles Per Hour 

AM Peak PM Peak 

In Out Total In Out Total 

290 120 410 200 290 490 

The forecast peak hour traffic generation represents an increase of no more than 30% on 

current traffic generation. As discussed in Section 3.1 the values presented in Table 6 are 

for typical teaching periods and the actual values may be lower for a significant proportion of 

the year. 

3.3 Public Transport Demand 

The land use plan scenario would increase the demand for public transport services. Based 

on the mode split assumptions described in Section 3.1, the peak hour demand increase 

may be in the order of: 

Bus 

Light Rail 

additional 100 trips/hour (or 500 trips/day) 

additional 50 trips/hour (or 250 trips/day) 

The majority of these additional public transport trips would be by students. 

The majority of trips made by public transport would be in the counter-peak direction 

therefore it is unlikely that additional services would be required to aocommodate the 

increased demand. 

It is likely that in addition to the existing bus and light rail services, a private shuttle bus 

would operate between the University of Sydney's Darlington and Callan Park campuses. 

In the long term, the existing Sydney Ferries network could be extended to include a stop at 

Callan Point. The light rail network could also be extended to include a loop along Balmain 

Road. 

3.4 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities 

Callan Park would continue to be served by a good network of walking and cycling routes. 

There would be multiple entry points from the east, south and west. The Rozelle area is 

served by a dense road network which provides for good walking and cycling accessibility. 

The recently updated Leichhardt Bike Plan includes Balmain Road as a strategic bike route, 

Glover Street as a local bike route and the Bay Run as a recreational route. 

The number of controlled crossing points along Balmain Road would be increased with the 

provision of signals at Cottage Way (see section 3.6) thus improVing pedestrian aocessibility 

for the local community. 

The land use plan would not impact on the Bay Run around Iron Cove which passes 

through the northern portion of Callan Park. 

3.5 Parking Demand 

The forecast parking demand for the main building elements of the land use plan are 

presented in Table 7. Parking rates are based on traffic generation forecasts in Section 3.2, 

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Table 7 Forecast Peak Parkinc Demand 

Land Use Parking Rate Possible Number of Notes 

Bays Required 

University 1.2 bays per 1,210 (186 could Based on existing College of the 

100m' GFA possibly be retained Arts parking rate 

from Kirkbride campus) 

Ambulance 2.0 bays per 160 (retention of Based on existing parking demand 

100m' GFA existing) 

NGOs 1.5 bays per 80 (new bays in NGO Based on Leichhardt Council's 

100m' GFA precinct) minimum parking rate 

If parking was provided at the rate shown in Table 7 was supplied, this would represent 

approximately double the number of parking bays than is currently provided at the site. 

The land use plan contains up to six playing fields. Two of the fields would be primarily for 

university use. It is unlikely that peak parking demand for the playing fields would coincide 

with the peak parking demand from the university teaching operations. Therefore, the 

demand for playing field parking could be accommodated within the university parking 

supply described in Table 7. 

The four public playing fields would generally need to be self-sufficient in terms of 

accommodating parking demand. The peak parking demand is forecast to be in the order of 

300 vehicles, although demand can vary considerably, and this would occur a number of 

times throughout a typical weekend competition day. Parking demand on weekdays and 

weeknights associated with training activities is likely to be substantially less than parking 

demand on competition weekends. Formal parking areas would be provided near the 

playing fields to minimise impact on ecologically sensitive areas along the waterfront. 

More detailed discussion regarding parking controls can be found in Appendix A. 

3.6 Vehicular Access 

The land use plan has three main vehicular access points: 

• Wharf Road at Perry Street (existing signals) 

• Park Drive at Balmain Road opposite Cecily Street (existing signals) 

• Cottage Way at Balmain Road opposite The Boulevarde (proposed signals) 

The proposed Cottage Way intersection at Balmain Road would essentially be signalisation 

of the eXisting Ambulance HQ driveway. 

Based on the forecast traffic generation and current traffic flows on Balmain Road, the three 

signalised intersections would provide adequate capacity to accommodate peak traffic flows 

generated by the site. 

Many of the existing internal roads on the site are circuitous and narrow. The future internal 

road network could involve a combination of retention of some existing roads and 

construction of new roads. 

3.7 Traffic Impact 

As stated in Section 3.2, the land use plan land use may result in a traffic increase of 

approximately only 100 vehicles per hour (vph) at peak periods. This traffic would be 

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spread out across a number of roads, such as Balmain Road, Perry Street, Victoria Road 

and City West Link and therefore the overall impact would be relatively minor. 

The performance of a road network in an urban area Is generally a function of the 

performance of key intersections. The most critical Intersection in the vicinity of the site is 

the Victoria Road I Darling Street intersection, which operates at capacity with significant 

delays. Traffic accessing the site from this direction would continue to be subject to 

significant delays at Victoria Road. 

The City West Link intersections generally operate at capacity, with short green time given 

to cross streets such as James Street, Norton Street, Balmain Road and Catherine Street. 

Callan Park traffic would continue to be subject to delays in entering or crossing City West 

Link. 

The land use plan would result in only a small increase in site traffic generation compared to 

current generation. The net increase in traffic would therefore be relatively low in the 

context of current traffic flows in the area. The wider road network would be able to 

accommodate this traffic increase without a significant impact on road network performance, 

although it is recognised that delays would continue to occur, particularly at peak periods. 

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This report has described the existing usage patterns on the Callan Park site and the 

existing transport network serving the area. 

Callan Park is conveniently located close to bus and light rail services. Bus stops are 

located on Balmain Road and Victoria Road, with services to the City and other locations. 

Lilyfield Light Rail Station is 800m from the site and the light rail provides services to Central 

Station. 

The Rozelle area is served by a dense although often congested road network. Significant 

delays occur on the main arterial routes, namely Victoria Road and City West Link, at peak 

periods. However, Callan Park is a large site with multiple access points to the wider road 

network, allowing traffic to be distributed. 

The land use plan includes: 

• retention of the Wharf Road and Park Drive access points 

• signalisation of the existing Cottage Way intersection with Balmain Road opposite 

The Boulevarde 

• an increase In total parking provision to accommodate the university uses 

• retention of a network of walking paths across the site 

An assessment of the transport impact of the land use plan revealed: 

• The site would continue to be well-served by walking and cycling facilities. 

• The site would be well-served by public transport services and a significant 

increase in the number of services would not be required because the majority of 

trips would be in the counter-peak direction. 

• A significant proportion of trips to the site, particularly by university students, 

would be by non-car modes. 

• Up to one-fifth of students would reside on-site and these students would not 

contribute to external trips in the peak hours. 

• An additional controlled pedestrian crossing of Balmain Road would be provided, 

improving pedestrian accessibility for the wider community. 

• Trip generation of the university component would be relatively low in terms of 

peak hour trips per unit area fioor space, primarily due to the dispersed nature of 

arrival and departure patterns. 

• The increased traffic generation of the site would be relatively low in the context 

of current traffic fiows in the area. The road network would be able to 

accommodate this traffic increase without a significant impact on road network 

performance. 

In summary, based on the traffic forecasts contained in this assessment, the master plan 

would result in only a small increase in site traffic generation compared to current 

generation. The net increase in traffic would be relatively low in the context of current traffic 

fiows in the area. The wider road network would be able to accommodate this traffic 

increase without a significant impact on road network performance, although it is recognised 

that delays would continue to occur, particularly at peak periods. 

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following table further discusses parking in relation to eight precincts of the site (refer to 

Figure 2) and Leichhardt Council's DCP 2006. The DCP contains minimum and maximum [':' 

parking rates. Council states that, where possible, minimum rates should be adopted to , 

(DCP Section 8.0): 

• Increase the choice ofavailable transport and reducing dependence on cars. 

• To make cycling a viable transport alternative. 

• To restrain employee off-street parking provisions to discourage car travel. 

• To improve the design and quality ofthe urban environment. 

Precinct Proposed Parking Rate 

1. Waterfront Precinct Leichhardt DCP 2006 does not contain a parking rate for 

playing fields. Parking rates for playing fields are generally 

calculated from first principles for each particular location. 

It is estimated that the peak parking demand for the 3 

formal ovals could be in the order of 300 vehicles 

2. Kirkbride Curtilage Precinct Retain current parking rate of 1.2 bays per 100m 2 GFA 

3. Parkland Campus Precinct Provide parking at a similar rate to Precinct 2, I.e. 1.2 bays 

per 100m 2 GFA 

4. NGO Precinct Provide parking at 1.5 bays per 100m 2 GFA, which is the 

minimum rate specified for "Commercial Premises" in the 

Leichhardt DCP 

5. Church SVGlover St Precinct Provide parking at lower rate than Precincts 2 and 3, i.e. 

1.0 bays per 100m 2 GFA, to refiect the lower trip 

generation ofthe precinct 

6. Wharf Road Precinct Provide parking at 1.5 bays per 100m 2 GFA, which is the 

minimum rate specified for "Commercial Premises" in the 

Leichhardt DCP. The rate for this precinct is higher than 

for Precincts 2 and 3 due to the higher density of 

development 

7. NSW Ambulance Service Precinct Retain current parking rate of 2.0 bays per 100m 2 GFA, 

which is within the Leichhardt DCP range for "Commercial 

Premises" of 1.5 - 3.0 

8. Nurses Precinct Retain current parking rate of 0.5 bays per 100m 2 GFA 

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CONTENTS 

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARy 5 

1.1 Study Brie!.. 5 

1.2 Site Location and Description 5 

1.3 Proposed Land Use Plan 2007 6 

1.4 Key StUdy Findings 6 

1.5 Conclusion 9 

2. INTRODUCTION 10 

2.1 Study Brie!.. 10 

2.2 Study Background 10 

2.3 Proposed Land Use Plan 2007 11 

2.4 Site and Locality Description 12 

3. DEMOGRAPHICS 14 

3.1 Demographic Analysis 14 

3.2 Existing Site Uses 17 

4. ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS 20 

4.1 Education 20 

4.2 Expenditure 21 

4.3 Investment Stimulus 21 

4.4 Employment Generation - Operations 22 

4.5 Employment Generation - Construction 22 

4.6 Construction Multiplier Effects 23 

5. SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 25 

5.1 Open Space and Recreation I Sporting Areas 25 

5.2 Accessibility and Safety 26 

5.3 Education 27 

5.4 Ambulance Headquarters and NGOs. 28 

5.5 Protecting Heritage 29 

5.6 Sustainability 29 

6. CONCLUSiON 31 

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LIST OF FIGURES 

Figure 1- Aerial view of site 12 

Figure 2- Location plan of site in wider geographic context.. 13 

LIST OF TABLES 

Table 1 - Population Characteristics 15 

Table 2 - Dwelling and Household Types 16 

Table 3 - Employment and Income Characteristics 17 

Table 4 - Journey to Work - Jobs within Callan Park 2001 18 

Table 5 - Journey to Work - Remainder of Leichardt LGA 2001 19 

Table 6 - Construction Costs Multipliers 23 

Table 7 - Construction Employment Multipliers 24 

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

1.1 Study Brief 

Hill PDA has been commissioned by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA) to undertake a 

Social and Economic Impact Assessment of the proposed Land Use Plan for Cailan Parle Cailan Park is 

located within the Local Govemment Area (LGA) of Leichhardt and is a State significant community, 

heritage, landscape and cultural asset. 

Hiil PDA has worked with the Consultant Team (lead by Hasseil), SHFA and the University of Sydney to 

develop an appropriate Land Use Plan for the site. The Land Use Plan seeks to accommodate an [ 

enhanced University of Sydney campus, whilst protecting and preserving the natural and built heritage of 

Cailan Park. The proposed Land Use Plan seeks to ensure that there is no net loss of open space, but 

rather the rationalisation of eXisting buildings on the site to create more accessible and usable open spaces 0 

for the local community and wider public. The Land Use Plan also seeks to accommodate the existing NSW 

Ambulance Service Headquarters and Non Government Organisations on the site to retain the social 

benefits they provide to the community. 

SHFA wiil be submitting the proposed Cailan Park Land Use Plan to the Minister for Planning for public 

exhibition. This Social and Economic Impact Assessment forms part of the suite of documents to be 

submitted with the Land Use Plan. It gives particular consideration to the social and economic matters on 

both a macro and a local scale. 

1.2 Site Location and Description 

Cailan Park is a 61Ha site bordered by Sydney Harbour to the north, Glover Street to the west, Balmain 

Road to the south and Manning Street to the east. The site is located within the suburb of Lilyfield which is 

located approximately 5km from Sydney CBD. 

The site presently comprises a mix of built structures inciuding buildings of State heritage significance, local 

significance and some that are intrusive or adversely affecting the built landscape character of the site. 

These buildings are occupied by a range of government and non government related uses including the 

University of Sydney Coilege of the Arts, the NSW Ambulance Headquarters and Training Facility, various 

Non Government Organisations (NGO's) and a NSW Health facility for Mental Health. The latter of which 

wiil be relocated in 2008 to form part of acomprehensive health facility at Concord. 

As of 2001, Journey to Work Data found that the existing uses on the site generated 595 jobs (6% of ail 

jobs within Leichhardt LGA). Of the 595 jobs, 70% were within the Health and Community Service Sector 

and 10% in Education. 

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Of the 61 Ha, 47Ha of the site is presently provided as open space and recreational areas. These areas are 

regularly used by a range of sporting clubs and organisations (such as local soccer clubs) in addition to 

private recreational users. 

1.3 Proposed Land Use Plan 2007 

The proposed Callan Park Land Use Plan 2007 includes: 

1. the refurbishment and reuse of existing Grade A and B Heritage Buildings (30,000sqm); 

2. the retention of the NSW Ambulance State Headquarters and training facility on site (6,800sqm); 

3. the retention of a Nurses Precinct (4,300sqm) 

4. the retention of existing Non Government Organisations on site (13,800sqm); 

5. the provision of 70,500sqm new build floorspace to accommodate the expansion of the University; 

6. enhanced landscaping and open spaces including provision of a 150sqm green corridor along the 

harbour foreshore and two new sporting ovals; 

7. improved access and egress points; and 

8. improved parking provision. 

From a social perspective, it is understood that the University must expand to the degree outlined above in 

order to provide a comprehensive and quality learning environment that includes a range of compatible 

disciplines. It would not be possible to achieve these objectives by utilising all of the existing buildings on 

the site. Furthermore, from an economic perspective the expansion of the University campus and 

associated new buildings will be necessary to ensure the viability of the development for the University. 

The viability of development will be particularly important in light of the University's commitment to funding 

the significant refurbishment and maintenance works required to protect the Heritage bUildings on the site. 

1.4 Key Study Findings 

Hill PDA's analysis of the proposed Land Use Plan has identified a number of key social and economic 

impacts. These impacts have been summarised and outlined below. 

Key Economic Impacts of the Proposed Land Use Plan 

1. The expansion of the University of Sydney Campus on the site will enhanc e opportunities for local 

and international students to learn and further their education. Enhanced education and learning 

has a positive influence on an individual's ability to earn and to find suitable employment Higher 

employment rates and incomes in lirn have positive spin off benefits to the local and wider 

economy through improved spending power, service demand and economic sustainability. 

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2. There is a clear positive correlation between improved education, learning and the economy. [t has 

been estimated by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) that just 

one add[tional year of education increases economic output by between 3% and 6%. Improved 

education achieves these benefits by raising productivity, innovation, competitiveness, 

technological progress by enhancing industries ability to forecast change. 

3. The proposed extended use of the site by the University of Sydney and enhanced connections 

between the site and local centres will support the growth and viability of local businesses by 

increasing local expenditure and demand for services. 

4. The proposed Land Use Plan will generate a net gain in full and I or part time employment on the 

site in the order of 100 - 300 jobs. These jobs will be suitable for a range of age groups and skills 

in accordance with the objectives of Leichhardt Council's 2020 Strategic Plan. 

5. The University of Sydney has estimated a construction value for the development of $300m plus. 

This will directly generate approximately 181 jobs in the construction industry for 10 years. 

6. Through the multip[ier effect, the proposed Land Use Plan will generate a further $271m activity in 

production induced effects and $289m in consumption induced effects. Total economic activity 

generated by the construction of the proposed development will therefore be approximately 

$560m. 

7. Through construction mu[tipliers the proposed Land Use Plan will indirectly generate in the order 

of 800 jobs in the construction industry over 10 years. 

8. The positive and prestigious image associated with the University and its occupation of the site, in 

addition to its significant investment is likely to generate additional investment and development 

interest in the local area and LGA. This will benefit the locality's vitality, viability and economic 

sustainability. 

Key Social Impacts of the Proposed Land Use Plan 

1. The expansion of the University of Sydney Campus and enhanced learning opportunities will have 

a number of social benefits including direct and indirect health benefits for students. A recent study 

by the OECD found that additional years of schooling substantially increased health, well being 

and health behaviours. These factors lead to an improvement in the quality of a person's life as 

well as preventing illness and enabling more efficient treatment. Each of these benefits has 

significant health related cost savings for Governments. 

2. The expansion of the University of Sydney Campus also has social benefits by improving civic and 

social engagement (CSE) and interaction. On an individual basis, education also enhances a 

person's ability to make choices and follow through on them. Education can also positively 

influence the 'context' in which people choose to live in and their opportunities to make choices 

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within these contexts'. A study by the OECD also identified other potential positive social impacts 

as a result of education including reduced levels of crime, anti social behaviour and poverty within 

communities. 

3. The proposed extended use of the site by the University of Sydney will provide a IMder range of 

education opportunities for local residents, residents of Sydney and wider NSW. A comprehensive 

and expanded University campus will also improve the quality of learning and the educational 

experience of students. 

4. When compared to NSW benchmarks for open space and various other inner Sydney LGA's, 

Leichhardt LGA has a relatively low proportion of open space per capita (1.65Ha). Without 

significant additional supply, this ratio will further decrease with the forecasted growth in 

population. Callan Park is the largest of the six main recreational venues and open space areas in 

Leichhardt LGA. Accordingly the proposed retention and enhancement of open space by the Land 

Use Plan supports Leichhardt Council's objectives for open space provision. 

5. The proposed Land Use Plan will provide a range of active recreational facilities including two 

additional sporting fields along the foreshore and refurbishment of the existing sporting field. There 

is also potential for two additional sporting fields along the Balmain frontage of the site. 

6. The proposed Land Use Plan will provide a range of passive recreational spaces including a 150m 

wide open and green corridor along the foreshore that will link with other local open spaces. 

Combined these areas will create a network of open, unstnuctured spaces suitable to the 

recreation and leisure pursuits of older residents and families. Meeting the needs of this 

demographic is particularly important given their predominance in the local community. 

7. The proposed Land Use Plan will provide enhanced space for Non Government Organisations and 

in turn, support the ongoing provision of valuable community services. 

8. The proposed Land Use Plan will provide enhanced State Ambulance Headquarters and training 

facilities which will have flow on benefits across NSW through improved services and better skilled 

officers. 

9. The use of the site as a University is complementary to, and not restrictive of, public interaction 

and access to the site. kcordingly the proposed Land Use Plan will result in increased activity 

within and around the site by a range of University related and public users. This will result in a 

greater level of active surveillance and the improved safety / perception of safety through the day 

and evening. 

10. The proposed extended use of the site by the University will reduce the need for local students 

and university related employees to travel out of the area and thereby reduce dependence on 

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vehicles. The sites close proximity to a range of bus services and light rail will promote more 

sustainable modes of transport. This will in turn have environmental benefits. 

11. The proposed extended occupation of the site by the University and its prestigious image will 

create astrong positive identity for the locality. 

12. The proposal provides a socially responsible long term user for the site that seeks to preserve and 

enhance the heritage character of the buildings and their curtilage to the benefit of present and 

future generations. 

1.5 Conclusion 

Given that the proposed Land Use Plan will: 

• improve the vitality and character of the site and surrounding area; 

• enhance existing open space and the public's ability to regularly access and utilise these spaces; 

• generate new employment opportunities suited to a range of ages and skills; 

• support local businesses and the local economy; 

• provide improved educational opportunities for local, Sydney and NSW residents to the benefit of 

their social and economic well being; 

• have positive economic flow on effects to the wider economy; and 

• ensure a socially responsible primary occupier of the site who will seek to preserve and enhance 

the existing built and landscaped heritage of the site; 

the proposed Callan Fark Land Use Plan is supported and considered in acccrdance with Leichhardt 

Council's 2020 Strategic Plan objectives to develop a "social, environmental and economic legacy that 

benefits future generations". It is therefore considered that the Land Use Plan should be supported on 

social and economic grounds. 

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The objectives olthe act are to: 

(a) to ensure that the whole of Callan Park remains in public ownership and subject to public control, and 

(b) to ensure the preservation of the areas of open space at Callan Park that were in existence 

immediately before the commencement of this Act, and that extend to and include the foreshore of 

Iron Cove on the Parramatta River, and 

(c) to allow public access to that open space, including that foreshore, for pUblic recreational purposes of 

both an active and a passive nature, and 

(d) to preserve the heritage significance of Callan Park, including its historic buildings, gardens and other 

landscape features, and 

(e) to impose appropriate controls on the future development of Callan Park.. 

The Callan Park Act 2002, SEPP 56 and Leichhardt Council planning policies and objectives have each 

been given due consideration throughout the preparation of the proposed Land Use Plan. 

2.3 Proposed Land Use Plan 2007 

The proposed Callan Park Land Use Plan 2007 includes: 

1. the refurbishment and reuse of existing Grade A and B Heritage Buildings (30,000sqm); 

2. the retention of the NSW Ambulance State Headquarters and training facility on site (6,800sqm); 

3. the retention of a Nurses Precinct (4,300sqm) 

4. the retention of existing Non Government Organisations on site (13,800sqm); 

5. the provision of 70,500sqm new build floorspace to accommodate the expansion of the University; 

6. enhanced landscaping and open spaces including provision of a 150sqm green corridor along the 

harbour foreshore and two new sporting ovals; 

7. improved access and egress points; and 

8. improved parking provision. 

From a social perspective, it is understood that the University must expand to the degree outlined above in 

order to provide a comprehensive and quality learning environment that includes a range of compatible 

disciplines. It would not be possible to achieve these objectives by utilising all of the existing buildings on 

the site. Furthermore, from an economic perspective the expansion of the University campus and 

associated new buildings will be necessary to ensure the viability of the development for the University. 

The viability of development will be particularly important in light of the University's commitment to funding 

the significant refurbishment and maintenance works required to protect the Heritage bUildings on the site. 

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• Staff residences associated with NSW Health; 

• Sydney and South West Health Services; 

• We Help Ourselves (NGO); 

• Just Enough Faith (NGO); 

• Aftercare; 

• the Construction Industry Drug and Alcohol Foundation (NGO); 

• Sids and Kids (NGO); and 

• the Mental Health Coordination Council (NGO). 

Of the 61 Ha, 47ha of the site is presently provided as open space and recreational areas. These areas are 

regularly used by a range of sporting clubs and organisations (such as local soccer clubs) in addition to 

private recreational users. 

Figure 2· Location plan ofsite in wider geographic context 

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3. DEMOGRAPHICS 

3.1 Demographic Analysis 

Leichhardt LGA contains a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses and over the course of time 

has experienced increasing gentrification. This has amplified the popularity of centres within the LGA for 

tourist, heritage, and culture related uses as well as attracted increased residential development. 

Leichhardt LGA is strategically located adjacent to Sydney CBD as well as Sydney Harbour, and it has both 

a rich heritage and a diverse population. 

This section of the report describes and compares the demographic characteristics of the two suburbs on 

either side of Callan Park (Lilyfield and Rozelle) in comparison to Leichhardt LGA and the Sydney 

Statistical Division (SD) in order to better understand any potential implications of the proposed Land Use 

Plan. This information is based on the ABS 2006 Census Data. 

Relevant general population characteristics to this study shown in the table below are as follows: 

• Lilyfield, Rozelle and Leichhardt LGA all have a smaller average household size ranging from 2.0 

2.2 persons per household which contrasts to the Sydney SD's of 2.7; 

• Lilyfield, the suburb containing the Callan Park site, has a higher median age (38 years) compared 

to Rozelle, Leichhardt and Sydney SD(35 - 36 years); 

• Leichhardt LGA has a significantly greater proportion of residents in the 30 - 44 age bracket (33%) 

compared to the Sydney SD (23%); 

• Lilyfield has a higher proportion of residents within the lower age groups compared to Rozelle and 

Leichhardt, however the Sydney SD has a significantly higher percentage than all three 

comparative areas; and 

• Lilyfield, Rozelle and Leichhardt all have a higher proportion of residents of European descent in 

comparison to the Sydney SD. 

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Table 1 - Population Characteristics 

Population and Dwellings 

Lelchhardt 

Rozelle Lilylield LGA Sydney SO 

Total Population 6,872 6,761 48,778 4,119,190 

Total Dwellings 3,438 3,136 24,060 1,643,675 

Occupied Private Dwellings 3,172 2,871 21,994 1,521,465 

Occupied Private Dwellings (%) 92.3% 91.5% 91.4% 92.6% 

Average Household Size 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.7 

Age Distribution 

0-14 13.6% 16.8% 14.4% 19.5% 

15-29 18.9% 15.0% 18.5% 21.2% 

30-44 37.7% 31.2% 33.4% 23.2% 

45-59 19.4% 19.9% 19.9% 19.3% 

60-74 7.8% 10.1% 9.6% 10.6% 

75+ 2.5% 6.9% 4.3% 6.1% 

Total 100.0% 100.0% 10lJ.O% 100.0% 

Median Age 35 38 36 35 

Place of Birth 

Australia & Oceania 65.4% 68.6% 67.4% 63.1% 

Europe 14.7% 14.2% 13.8% 8.9% 

North Africa and Middle East 0.4% 0.6% 0.5% 2.5% 

Asia 4.2% 3.2% 3.7% 10.6% 

Americas 1.4% 0.8% 1.2% 0.6% 

Sub-Saharan Africa 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 0.7% 

Other 13.4% 12.2% 12.8% 13.7% 

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 

Source: ASS Census Data 2006 

In relation to Household Characteristics, the table below summarises the demographics of the comparative 

areas discussed above. The main findings are as follows: 

• Lilyfield. Rozelle and Leichhardt LGA all have a lower proportion of homes in ownership and being 

purchased than the Sydney SO as well as a lower proportion of homes being rented; 

• The Sydney SO has a significantly larger proportion of family households than the suburbs of 

Lilyfield. Rozelle and Leichhardt LGA 

• Lilyfield. Rozelle and Leichhardt have higher proportions of couples with no children; and 

• it therefore follows that Leichhardt LGA and suburbs have a greater proportion of lone person 

households than the Sydney SO. 

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Table 2· Dwelling and Household Types 

Lelchhardt 

Rozelle Lilylleld LGA Sydney SO 

Home Ownership 

Owned or Bein9 Purchased 56.6% 60.4% 56.4% 65.0% 

Rented 41.6% 36.6% 41.3% 31.3% 

Other/Not Stated 1.8% 3.0% 2.4% 3.7% 

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 

Household Structure 

Family Households 62.2% 63.9% 60.8% 72.7% 

Lone Person Households 29.1% 30.2% 31.3% 23.1% 

Group Households 8.7% 5.9% 8.0% 4.2'1. 

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 

Family Type 

Couple family w. children 34.7% 43.6% 38.0% 49.3% 

Couple family w/o children 52.2% 38.3% 46.3% 33.2% 

One parent family 11.0% 15.6% 13.0% 15.6% 

Other family 2.1% 2.6% 2.7% 1.9% 

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 

Dwellln9 Type 

Separate house 31.2% 56.9% 35.4% 63.6% 

Townhouse 34.7% 22.8% 37.2% 11.8% 

Flat-Unit-Apartment 31.7% 20.0% 26.0% 23.9% 

Other dwelling 2.4% 0.4% 1.4% 06% 

Not stated 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 

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CONSULTING 

The impact of the proximity of the CBO to the suburbs of Rozelle, Lilyfield and Leichhardt LGA is evident by 

the nature of the incomes of residents in these areas compared to the Sydney SO. Lilyfield has a higher 

median weekly household income than the Sydney SO at $1,431 compared to $1,154, though il is 

significantly lower than it's neighbouring suburb of Rozelle at $2,070 and Leichhardt LGA at $1,733. 

The Employment and Income Characteristics Table below also shows that Lilyfield has a greater proportion 

of low income earners (less than $799 per week) as opposed to Rozelle and Leichhardt, however Rozelle 

and Leichhardt have a significantly higher proportion of high income earners (I.e. $1,400 - $2,500+ per 

week) in comparison to Lilyfield. 

In terms of employment, Rozelle, Lilyfield and Leichhardl LGA all have a far higher proportion of residents 

employed in white collar professional jobs than the Sydney SO. Correspondingly their rates of 

unemployment are much lower than thai of the Sydney SO. 

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Table 3- Employment and Income Characteristics 

Rozelle Lilyfleld 

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LGA SydneySD 

Labour Force 

Managers 22.2% 17.8% 19.3% 12.5% 

Professionals 38.8% 35.0% 38.6% 22.5% 

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JTW data has been applied for the purpose of this Social and Economic Impact assessment to identify the 

nature of employment generating uses on the Callan Park site as of 2001. 

In order to ac hieve this, !he JTW data was broken down into two sections. The first section being the Callan 

Park travel zone (i.e. the subject site) and for comparison purposes the sum of all the remaining travel 

zones in the LGA. 

As of2001, 595 people were employed in the Callan Park travel zone. Of these 595 jobs, 419 (or 70%) 

were employed in the Health and Community Service industry. The second highest employment bracket in 

Callan Park was Education at 10% of the total jobs in the area. 

In terms of the remainder of the LGA, there were a total of 10,353 jobs generated within the area as of 

2001. Callan Park therefore provided a significant proportion (6%) of jobs within the LGA. 

The highest employment generating industry in Leichhardt as of 2001 was found to be Business Services 

(23% of total employment). Health and Community Services was the second largest category (12%) with 

jobs in Callan Park once again contributing a significant proportion (34%) of these jobs. Of the 455 

Education related jobs in the LGA, Callan Park also provided 14% of the total. 

This information is illustrated in the following two tables. 

Table 4· Journey to Work· Jobs within Callan Park 2001 

Industry Type No. of Jobs %of Jobs 

Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants 14 2.35% 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0 0.00% 

Communication Services 0 0.00% 

Construction 5 0.84% 

Cultural and Recreational Services 7 1.18% 

Education 62 10.42% 

Finance and Insurance 0 0.00% 

Government Administration and Defence 11 1.85% 

Health and Community Services 419 70.42% 

Manufacturing 8 1.34% 

Mining 0 0.00% 

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Table 5· Journey to Work- Remainder of Leichardt LGA 2001 

Industry Type No. of Jobs %of Jobs 

Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants 792 7.65% 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishin9 20 0.19% 

Communication Services 130 1.26% 

Construction 693 6.69% 

Cultural and Recreational Services 501 4.84% 

Education 455 4.39% 

Finance and Insurance 36 0.35% 

Government Administration and Defence 200 1.93% 

Health and Community Services 1242 12.00% 

Manufacturing 839 8.10% 

Mining 47 0.45% 

Non-classifiable economic units 47 0.45% 

Not stated 35 0.34% 

Personal and Other Services 413 3.99% 

Property &Business Services 2432 23.49% 

Retail Trade 1142 11.03% 

Transport and Storage 511 4.94% 

Wholesale Trade 382 3.69% 

TOTAL 10353 100.00% 

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4. ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS 

4.1 Education 

Of the 30 countries that form part of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), 

on average half of all young adults enter universities or similar institutions at some point in their lives. In the 

case of Australia over 45% of these students complete a first university degree. In fact between 1995 and 

2002 in Australia the number of students enrolling in tertiary and high level education has increased by 

over 20%'. 

The growth in popularity of higher education may be reflective of the benefits it can have to an individual's 

potential future earnings and ability to find employment Studies in the United States have found that 

people with tertiary qualifications earn as much as 86% more in salary than people with secondary only 

qualifications. Furthermore it was found that on average in OECD countries, men with a tertiary 

qualification are 5% more likely to find employment and women 15% more likely. 

On a macro economic level however there are significant benefits that stem from tertiary education. It is 

widely recognised that the world is globalising and placing greater demand on skills, knowledge and 

innovation. Improvements in education and knowledge are considered critical to enabling nations to 

"extract more returns from inputs of labour and capita!"J Improved education is fundamental to creating a 

"competitive, innovative, knowledge based economy better able to compete in world markets"'. As stated 

by one New Zealand Parliamentary Minister in respect to this point 'it's not entirely coincidental that I'm 

both the Minister of Finance and the Minister for Tertiary Education"'. 

The OECD recognises that "Improved education contributes to a Country's overall prosperity, helping to 

raise labour productivity and technological progress thereby boosting economic growth"'. In fact the OECD 

estimates that the impact of just one additional year of education increases economic output by between 

3% and 6%. 

The link between education and economic prosperity has also been recognised by the Australian Labour 

Party who has identified that "education is the economic platform on which our future economic prosperity 

will rest". Despite this Australia is the only OECD nation to have reduced public investment in tertiary 

education in the past 10 years. The Opposition Leader, Kevin Rudd therefore considers that 

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"Australia needs nothing less than a revolution in education - a substantial and sustained increase in the 

quantity of our investment, and the quality of our education... this is required at every level of education 

from early childhood to mature age'. 7 

The proposed expansion of the University of Sydney and the creation of a high quality learning environment 

and campus will go a long way to addressing the issues raised above. A new high quality learning 

environment will enhance learning opportunities and raise the level of knowledge and skill within a Global 

City such as Sydney. This will have positive flow on benefits for individuals within the locality of the site, 

Sydney and across Australia in addition to benefits to the wider Australian economy. 

4.2 Expenditure 

By its very nature, a university campus generates activity and demand for services. 5,000 students 

(between 500 and 700 of which could be living on site) will generate significant additional retaii and service 

related expenditure. This will have many benefits for local businesses through increased demand for 

services and in turn a growth in trade. For example the local food industry will benefit such as cafes, 

convenience stores and supermarkets in addition to personal services such as hairdressers, travel agents 

and supplies i.e. stationary, print shops etc. 

The proposed Land Use Plan seeks to improve links between the site and activity centres such as Rozelle, 

Balmain, Orange Grove and Lilyfield to ensure that these areas benefit from this additional demand for 

services. This linking with businesses and additional investment I expenditure within the area supports the 

Councils 2020 Strategic Plan objectives for "thriving businesses and vital sustainable communities built 

through shared activities and interests'. 

4.3 Investment Stimulus 

Although difficult to quantify, development of the scale and nature proposed by the Land Use Plan is likely 

to create a significant stimulus for additional investment in the locality. This is particulariy the case for 

development reiating to an institution with the prestige associated with Sydney University. 

As a result of this investment it is likely that interest will be sparked in the area for a range of ancillary 

education uses such as high technology commercial uses, retaii, entertainment, housing and personal 

services. This will positively support the local economy and in turn have positi\!! economic multiplier 

effects. 

It is important to note however that given the time scales associated with this spin off investment and 

possible blurred links between the events, it is difficult to clearly quantify in economic terms the merits of 

the proposed Land Use Plan in this respect 

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4.4 Employment Generation· Operations 

The various uses on the site presently generate a wide range of employment opportunities. By way of 

example existing employment generating uses include the Sydney College of the Arts, the NSW 

Ambulance Headquarters various Non Government Organisations (We Help Ourselves, Just Enough Faith, 

Sids and Kids etc) and the NSW Health Staff associated with the mental health facilities. 

It is understood that all of the existing employers outl ined above will be retained on the site with the 

exception of the latter (NSW Health). The hospital's patients, staff and staff residences will be relocated to 

Concord Hospital as part of an integrated campus. 

Given that the existing hospital related jobs on the site will be transferred to facilities in Concord, the Land 

Use Plan will not result in the loss of jobs in this industry but rather their re-Iocation. It then follows that the 

expansion of a university campus on the site will generate a net increase of jobs in Sydney in the order of 

400 - 600 full and lor part time jobs upon completion and operation. 

Taking the 419 existing Health and Community jobs on the site and assuming that 70% of them relate to 

the Hospital (293), the proposed uplift in permanent employment as a resuit of the University would equate 

to between 107 and 307 jobs for the local area. 

In addition to teaching jobs, the University will also generate a range of ancillary retail and service related 

jobs. These jobs are well suited to a range of age groups and skill levels and will also assist in meeting the 

Council's objectives of providing employment options for young people in the LGA.8 

4.5 Employment Generation· Construction 

In addition to operational employment, the proposed Land Use Plan will generate employment in two 

further ways - through construction and through construction multipliers. 

It is estimated that one full time construction position for 12 months is created for every $165,247 of 

construction work undertaken. The proposed refurbishment of the existing heritage buildings and provision 

of new high specification institutional floorspace (excluding fit out costs) has been estimated by the 

University of Sydney to have aconstruction value in the order of $300m plus. 

Based on this estimated construction cost, approximately 181 jobs for a 10 year period will be directly 

generated by the proposed Land Use Plan in the construction industry. 

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Table 7· Construction Employment Multipliers 

CONSTRUCTION 

Production Induced Effects 

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MULTIPUER First Round Support Consumption 

EFFECT Initial Effects Effects Effects Induced Effects Total 

Employment No. 

per smillion 

adjusted to Sept 06 

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years created 1,815 600 816 4,230 7,461 

Project timeframe 1 1 1 1 1 

Jobs oer annum 1 815 600 816 4230 7461 

Data Sources. Australian NatlOllai Accounts.input·Output Tables 1996·97 (5209.0), Pnce index of the Output of the Building industry- Producer 

Poce indexes (6427.0), CPI All Groups· RBA Bulletin (Table G2) 

As shown above, for every $1 million in construction cost, a total of 24.9 job years could be generated in 

the economy. Based on these calculations, the proposed Land Use Plan as a whole will indirectly generate 

in the order of 750 jobs in the construction industry per year over a ten year period. SHFAs calculations 

have identified that owing to the nature of the proposed works, the number of jobs is likely to be greater at 

around 800 per annum for 10 years. 

Note that the multiplier effects are national, and not necessarily local. The ABS notes that "Care is needed 

in interpreting multiplier effects; their theoretical basis produces estimates which somewhat overstate the 

actual impacts in terms of output and employment. Nevertheless, the estimates illustrate the high flow-on 

effects of construction activity to the rest of the economy. Clearly, through its multipliers, construction 

activity has a high impact on the economy.• 

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5. SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 

5.1 Open Space and Recreation I Sporting Areas 

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Leichhardt is an inner city LGA with a premium on open space. The Leichhardt Recreation and Open 

Space Needs Study (adopted December 2005) found that "when compared to other selected Sydney 

LGA's, the provision of open space on a per capita basis was low" across the LGA at an average of 1.65Ha 

per person. 

This measure of open space may be compared to standard benchmarks of 2.83ha per person in NSW, 4Ha 

per person in the ACT and 5Ha per person in Victoria. When compared to other inner Sydney LGA's such 

as North Sydney (2.60Ha per person), Waverley (1.80Ha per person), Strathfield (3.8Ha per person) and 

Canada Bay (3.87Ha per person) the low proportion of open space by population in Leichhardt LGA is 

further exemplified. 

The Council projected a population growth in the LGA of 7% (3,724 people) between 2001 and 2011. 

Accordingly without significant additional supply, the ratio of open space per capita will further decline. The 

Council therefore actively seeks to retain and protect all open space and recreational areas in the LGA. 

The Council's Recreation and Open Space Needs Study also identified the need to "advocate for the 

retention of open space areas within Callan Park, and for the responsibility for their management to be 

transferred to the Councif, subject to suitable financial arrangements being negotiated between the Councif 

and the State Government prior to any transfer'. The same study goes on to state that this type of 

arrangement will be particularly important in "resolving current and future likely shorlages in open space for 

both passive recreational pursuits and sparling activities.• 

Callan Park is one of the six main recreational venues and open space areas in Leichhardt LGA. The 

others facilities I areas include the Iron Cove Bay Run, the Dawn Fraser Pool, Leichhardt Park Aquatic 

Centre, Leichhardt Park I Oval and the Balmain and Leichhardt Rowing Clubs". In terms of both open 

space and size, Callan Park is the largest comprehensive recreational space in the LGA providing over 

47ha of open space. 

The proposed Land Use Plan recognises the important role that Callan Park plays in providing accessible 

and usable open space within the LGA for the local community. Accordingly the Land Use Plan seeks to 

not only ensure that there will be no net loss of open space but rather its protection and enhancement. The 

relocation of existing bUildings with insignificant heritage value to more appropriate locations on the site will 

have the benefit of opening up spaces and creating more usable and attractive areas for a range of 

activities. 

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the site will be improved. This will be a particularly important factor for an ageing community and for an 

increasing demographic of women actively undertaking external sporting and leisure activities. 

5.3 Education 

As discussed in Section 4, enhanced education can have a significant positive impact to an individual's 

wealth and a local, regional and national economy. Education does however also have significant social 

benefits. A study undertaken by the GECD'3 identified that there were in fact two main social benefits of 

improved education being: 

1. Health; and 

2. Civic and Social Engagement 

These benefits are explained in greater detail below. 

With respect to health, the GECD identifies that "the health benefits of learning are potentially extremely 

large"". There are three types of effect created as a result of improved learning as outlined below. 

• indirect effects on health i.e. via income; 

• direct effects such as changes in individual competencies and abilities and changes in attitudes to 

risk and changes in self efficacy and self esteem; 

• intergenrational effects ofeducated parents on the health of their children's. 

It was found that additional years of schooling substantially increased health, well being and health 

behaviours. These factors lead to an improvement in the quality of a person's life as well as preventing 

illness and enabling more efficient treatment. Each of these benefits has significant health related cost 

savings for Governments. 

Civic and Social Engagement 

Education also has social benefits by improving civic and social engagement (CSE) and interaction. As 

identified by the GECD study, this can manifest in a number of ways inciuding: 

• by shaping what people know - the content of education provides knowledge and experience that 

facilitates CSE; 

• by developing competencies that help people apply, contribute and develop their knowledge in CSE; 

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• by increasing social status - this applies to forms of CSE that are driven by the relative position of 

individuals in a social hierarchY". 

The OECD study also identified other potential positive impacts as a result of education including reduced 

levels of crime, anti social behaviour and poverty within communities. 

On an individual basis, education also enhances a person's ability to make choices and follow through on 

them. Education can also positively influence the 'context' in which people choose to live in and their 

opportunities to make choices within these contexts. 

Whilst the social benefits of education are often visibility apparent, they are difficult to quantify particularly 

in economic terms. A Dutch study" has attempted to do this by assessing the impact of education to an 

individual's quality of life. The study results suggested that for every additional year of education the health 

state of men improved by 0.6% and of women by 0.3%. 

A UK stUdy" found that for adult women, the improvement resulting from a rise in education from no 

qualifications to a basic qualification, reduced the risk of depression at age 42 from 26% to 22%, saving an 

estimated £200m annually. 

In light of the studies and discussion above, it is evident that further education can not only have a positive 

impact on ones income potential and the wider economy but can also enhance ones ability to make 

choices, maintain their health and the health of their children. The multipliers of these benefits are vast and 

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The proposed Land Use Plan has sought to ensure that the existing Ambulance Headquarters, nurses 

facilities and NGO's can continue to operate from the site and support residents of the locality and wider 

Sydney I NSW. To achieve this in the order of 24,900sqm has been allocated to both groups and 5 -15 

year leases are being negotiated. 

Furthermore, depending on the nature of the University campus to be located on the site, there may be 

beneficial synergies created between the education focus of the University and the social and training 

services of the Ambulance Headquarters, Nurses facilities and NGOs. 

In light of the above, the proposed Land Use Plan will not have an adverse social impact through the loss 

of these uses but rather create the opportunity for a net positive social impact as a result of potential 

synergies of use and training and improved facilities. 

5.5 Protecting Heritage 

Leichhardt Councils 2020 Strategic Plan (2007) aims to create 'a community where people care and have a 

connection with each other, the local neighbourhood and its heritage.' As outlined above the proposed 

Land Use Plan will enhance interaction between the existing local community and the University community 

through shared open spaces and recreational facilities. The eXisting heritage buildings will also contribute 

to this synergy by creating attractive places and reminders of the historic importance of the site. 

From a social point of view, the retention of the Grade A and B Heritage bUildings on the site will not only 

benefit today's local community but future generations. The Schedule 1 State Significant buildings and 

landscaped areas are vulnerable however to deterioration. It is therefore vital to ensure that any future 

occupier of the site is willing and financially able to investment in the protection and refurbishment of these 

buildings to the benefit of all. 

The University is a socially responsible occupier for the site committed to spending $5m to $10m per 

annum to maintain the buildings and a $30m restoration cost for the Kirkbride Building. The active use and 

protection of the sites significant heritage buildings will ensure their retention for future generations. This is 

a positive social impact of the proposed Land Use Plan. 

5.6 Sustainability 

The site is located approximately 800m from the Lilyfield light rail station that provides access to Central 

Railway Station and Darling Harbour. It is also well served by a number of bus routes to and from the City, 

the main Sydney University Campus and Balmain. 

Accordingly the proposed development is well sited to provide sustainable alternatives for university 

students and employees to private car use. The site is also located within a higher density area and 

therefore provides a local educational facility for existing and future local residents without the need to 

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By improving the local provision of education and employment, the proposal will capture some travel that is 

generated from the area to other university campuses or jobs, It will allow residents of Leichhardt to reduce 

travel to these locations, thereby reducing travel times, traffic congestion and associated costs with motor 

vehicle travel. 

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6. CONCLUSION 

Given that the proposed Land Use Plan will: 

• improve the vitality and character of the site and surrounding area; 

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• enhance existing open space and the public's ability to regularly access and utilise these spaces; 

• generate new employment opportunities suited to a range of ages and skills; 

• support local businesses and the local economy; 

• provide improved educational opportunities for local, Sydney and NSW residents to the benefit of 

their social and economic well being; 

• have positive economic flow on effects to the wider economy; and 

• ensure a socially responsible primary occupier of the site who will seek to preserve and enhance 

the existing built and landscaped heritage of the site; 

the proposed Callan Park Land Use Plan is supported and considered in accordance with Leichhardt 

Council's 2020 Strategic Plan objectives to develop a "social, environmental and economic legacy that 

benefits future generations". It is therefore considered that the Land Use Plan should be supported on 

social and economic grounds. 

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DISCLAIMER 

This report is for the confidential use only of the party to whom it is addressed (the client) for the specific 

purposes to which it refers. We disclaim any responsibility to any third party acting upon or using the whole 

or part of its contents or reference thereto that may be published in any document, statement or circular or 

in any communication with third parties without prior written approval of the form and content in which it will 

appear. 

This report and its attached appendices are based on estimates, assumptions and information sourced and 

referenced by Hill PDA and its sub consultants. We present these estimates and assumptions as a basis 

for the reader's interpretation and analysis. With respect to forecasts we do not present them as results that 

will actually be achieved. We rely upon the interpretation of the reader to judge for themselves the 

likelihood of whether these projections can be achieved or not. 

As is customary, in a report of this nature, while all possible care has been taken by the authors to prepare 

the attached financial models from the best information available at the time of writing, no responsibility can 

be undertaken for errors or inaccuracies that may have occurred both with the programming or the financial 

projections and their assumptions. 

This report does not constitute a valuation of any property or interest in property. In preparing this report we 

have relied upon information concerning the subject property and/or proposed development provided by the 

client and we have not independently verified this information excepted where noted in this report. 

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The design for the future form of Callan Park would follow an integrated design approach to 

achieve an innovative and ecologically sustainable development, which will provide a healthy 

workplace and learning experience and reduce the ecological impact and operating costs of the 

development. 

The following is a discussion on sustainable rating tools that can be used in the design of the 

new development as well as various sustainable options that can be explored with the view of 

incorporating them into a detailed design. 

1.2 Rating Tools 

1.2.1 Rated Sustainable Performance 

The GreenStar rating scheme, a voluntary holistic sustainable design rating tool set up and 

managed by the Green Building Council of Australia, is being used to guide the design process. 

This rating scheme addresses a wide spectrum of environmental performance measures 

dealing with social, economic and environmental issues. Currently the rating tool for educational 

facilities is in the pilot phase with a possible official release date sometime in 2008. 

A 4 star building would be seen as best practise with a 5 star building Australian excellence and 

a 6 star building being seen as world leadership. Within this framework the university can 

choose a level of building sustainability that balances their sustainable objectives with financial 

constraints. 

2 Sustainable Initiatives 

The design of the new buildings should focus on the following 5 key impacts; 

2.1 Site 

• Reduce site impacts by encouraging alternative transport, minimising stormwater, and 

minimising negative impacts such as reflected glare. 

• Low levels of on-site car parking encourages alternative modes of transport. 

• Bike spaces and lockers encourages bicycle use. 

2.2 Energy Efficiency and Atmosphere Conservation 

Generally, energy efficiency initiatives that will be put in place include: 

• Natural ventilation or mix mode ventilation strategies for building cooling where appropriate. 

• An energy efficient fayade with low thermal load transmission. 

• Energy efficient chillers and air handling units with variable volume control. 

• Ability to turn functional areas off when not in use. 

• Energy sub metering and energy end use reporting. 

• Incorporating new building services systems which are significantly more energy efficient 

than the existing building services systems. 

• Building management control system to optimise bUilding performance. 

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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 

1.1 Background 1 

1.2 Contamination matters required to be addressed at the Master Plan stage .. 1 

1.3 Reports referred to 2 

2.0 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF THE SiTE 3 

2.1 Potential development of the Site 3 

2.2 Environmental criteria applicable to the development.. 3 

2.2.1 Protection of human health 3 

2.2.2 Protection of the environment 4 

3.0 ASSESSMENT OF CONTAMINATION ON THE SiTE 5 

3.1' Stage 1 assessment 5 

3.1.1 Objective 5 

3.1.2 Scope of work 5 

3.1.3 Potentialiy contaminating activities on the Site 5 

3.1.4 Potential constraints posed by contamination 5 

3.2 Stage 2 assessment 8 

3.2.1 Objectives 8 

3.2.2 Scope of work 8 

3.2.3 Suitability of sampling locations 9 

3.2.4 Suitability of field methods 10 

3.2.5 Suitability of chemicais of potential concern 10 

3.2.6 SUitability of laboratory methods 12 

3.3 Results of investigation 12 

3.3.1 Development Areas 12 

3.3.2 Non-Development Areas 12 

4.0 EES REPORT 15 

4.1 Purpose of the EES report 15 

4.2 Objective , 15 

4.3 Key environmental issues 15 

4.4 Remedial options for fill rnaterials 16 

5.0 CONCLUSION 19 

5.1 Preliminary investigation 19 

5.2 Requirement for additional assessment 19 

5.2.1 Environmental assessment 19 

5.2.2 Hazardous materials survey 19 

5.3 Management of contamination issues 20 

5.3.1 Fill materials 20 

5.3.2 Groundwater 20 

5.3.3 Underground storage tanks 20 

5.3.4 Buildings 20 

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Appendix A : Figures from Coffey Report 


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1.1 Background 

In June 2007, the Minister for Planning, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and the University of 

Sydney entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding that "... seeks to explore 

opportunities to grant a 99 year lease to the University of Sydney to develop a coherent campus 

environment ... for use for higher education purposes". 

It is understood that the proposed Master Plan applies to the whole of the Site, which is described to 

have an area of 61 ha within the area generally bounded by Glover Street, Balmain Road, Manning 

Street and Iron Cove, as shown in Figure 1 (Appendix A). 

In 2002, the author of this report (Dr Bill Ryall), then employed by Contamination Management Pty 

Limited, provided advice to Leichhardt Council relating to the management of contamination at the Site 

as identified in the Master Plan prepared at that time. The proposed Master Plan principles allow for 

different development options for the Site. Proposed options will have significant impacts for the 

management of the contamination at the Site and although extent of contamination remains to be .! 

quantified, it is considered that contamination issues can be addressed during the development of the/! 

Site. 

1.2 Contamination matters required to be addressed at the Master Plan 

stage 

For the purposes of master planning, contamination issues that have potential to significantly impact on 

the proposed development are required to be identified and their impact assessed. These issues relate 

to contamination that (i) could prevent the redevelopment being undertaken and/or (ii) could result in 

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• Unacceptable environmental impacts resulting, for example, if significant remediation 

was required adjacent to sensitive waterways or if large volumes of volatile 

compounds were required to be remediated; 

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HLA ENSR was engaged by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority ("SHFA") to provide advice 

relating to the management of contamination of soil and groundwater at the Callan Park Hospital site 

(the "Site"), situated at Rozelle. The advice was required as part of the master planning process that is 

being undertaken as part of the development proposal in accordance with the Callan Park Act (Special 

Provisions) 2002. 

The advice is based on reports relating to the assessment of contamination on the Site reported by 

Coffey Geosciences Pty Ltd ("Coffey") in 2000 and 2002 on behalf of the NSW Health Department as 

part of the preparation of a Master Plan for the redevelopment proposed for the Site at that time. 

SUbsequently, in 2002 Environmental & Earth Sciences ("EES") assessed the significance of 

contamination identified on the Site by review of the Coffey reports for Landcom, who at that time were 

considering developing the Site. 

The Master Plan will comply with the requirements of State Environmental Planning Policy No. 56 

(SEPP 56) "Sydney Harbour Foreshores and Tributaries" that requires, amongst other things, an 

explanation of and a proposal for "remediation of the site". In the context of SEPP 56, "remediation" 

relates to the processes of identification of nature and extent of contamination on the Site and 

subsequent remedial works that are undertaken to ensure protection of (i) the health of users of the site 

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• Unacceptable social impacts resulting, for example, from excessive generation of 

noise, dust, vibration, vehicle movements and excavation of large quantities of 

asbestos containing materials and the like; and 

• Time and cost escalations caused by the identification of unexpected major 

contamination. 

r However, at the master planning stage, it is not required that contamination be quantified according to 

guidelines endorsed by NSW EPA (part of the Department of Environment and Climate Change 

ii' (DECC)). Detailed environmental assessment and quantification of contamination are generally 

undertaken at a later time, commonly prior to seeking specific development consent or as a condition of 

a specific development consent. 

1.3 Reports referred to 

In preparing this advice, the following reports provided by SHFA have been referred to: 

• "Rozelle Hospital, Stage 1 Preliminary Geotechnical and Contamination Study. 

Issues Paper on Geotechnical & Environmental Constraints" by Coffey dated 30 

August 2000; 

• "Rozelle Hospital, Preliminary Contamination Assessment," by Coffey dated 14 

March 2002; and 

• "Review ofcontamination and geotechnical conditions at Rozelle hospital site" by 

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With respect to the current Master Plan, the relevant environmental criteria for parts of the Site are as 

follows: 

• College of Arts and the Development Area - reference to HIL F levels is appropriate. 

These levels for most chemicals of potential concern are five times less sensitive 

than the HIL A levels; 

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Playing fields and open space purposes - reference to HIL E levels is appropriate. 

These levels for most chemicals of potential concern are two times less sensitive 

than the HIL A levels; and 

• Parts of the Site that may be developed for accommodation purposes - reference to 

HIL D levels may be appropriate if occupiers have minimal access to the soil. These 

leveis for most chemicals of potential concern are four times less sensitive than the 

HIL A levels. 

Environmental criteria for petroleum hydrocarbons have been set by NSW EPA at 65 mg/kg for light 

petroleum hydrocarbons and 1000 mg/kg for medium and heavy petroleum hydrocarbons, although it is 

noted that NSW DEC (2006) Guidelines for the NSWSite Auditor Scheme (Z'd Edition) endorses much 

higher levels for medium and heavy petroleum hydrocarbons if speciation into aromatic and aliphatic 

fractions is reported by the laboratory. 

2.2.2 

Protection of the environment 

With respect to the protection of the environment, NSW EPA (2006) Guidelines for the NSWSite Auditor 

Scheme (Z'd Edition) endorses guidelines to protect the healthy growth of plants, termed 

phytotoxicological investigation levels. 

With respect to protection of groundwater and receiving waters, NSW EPA has endorsed so-called 

"trigger levels" listed in ANZECC/ARMCANZ (2000) Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh 

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3.0 Assessment of contamination on the Site 

3.1 Stage 1 assessment 

3.1.1 Objective 

3.1.2 Scope of work 

The following scope of work was undertaken by Coffey to achieve the objective: 

Coffey summarised the results of the investigation in Table 2 of their report and referred to the most 

significant potential contamination identified on the Hospital site as "Primary potential contamination 

constraints", which are discussed below. 

3.1.4 Potential constraints posed by contamination 

Uncontrolled filling 

Uncontrolled filling was identified in "major" areas in four parts of the Site, as identified on Coffey's 

Figure 2 (in AppendiX A). However, as discussed below, fill materiais were identified on all parts of the 

Site investigated by Coffey and had been placed over the natural soil and bedrock to form the present 

levels across the Site. 


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• a review of existing information relating to the Site; 

• a limited inspection of the Site; 

• recommendation of a scope of work for a second stage of investigation to 

characterise the risks identified. 

3.1.3 Potentially contaminating activities on the Site 

The Site was confirmed to have a complex history of industrial uses that extended over a period of some 

150 years. In addition to its principal use as a hospital, ancillary activities carried out on the Site included 

operation of boilers, various types of workshops, storage of dangerous goods such as fuel and 

pesticides, bowling greens, a goif course and disposal of waste into landfills on the Site. At least one 

part of the Site was identified as having been a quarry that was at some later time filled with waste 

materials and which could be ciassified as a landfill. 

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The objective of the Stage 1 assessment undertaken by Coffey was stated "... to prepare an issues 

paper identifying primary constraints imposed by site geotechnical and potential contamination 

conditions". 

• a review of historicai aeriai photographs to observe the development of the Site and 

the surrounding area over the last 50 to 60 years; 

• interviews with personnel who had long association with the Site; 

• a review of records, if any, heid by Leichhardt Council relating to contamination at the 

Site; 

• assessment of potential risks that could present constraint to development of the 

Site; 

• preparation of an issues papers discussing potential risks and their potential impacts; 

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was formerly cultivated (Figure 2). The chemicals of potential concern in these areas were listed as 

heavy metals, OCPs and herbicides. 

Coffey concluded that contamination from the application and storage of pesticides and herbicides was 

likely to be localised and that any contamination from these activities were not likely to present a 

significant constraint to redevelopment of the Site. Whilst this conclusion may be valid, if waste 

pesticides or pesticide containers were disposed in the major filled parts of the Site, contamination of 

groundwater may have resulted. As discussed below, the assessment of groundwater quality and 

remediation of groundwater that is identified to be contaminated is a significant matter that is required to 

be assessed. 

Remainder of the site 

Coffey also considered the "Remainder of the site", i.e. the bulk of the Site not addressed by the specific 

activities listed above, had a "low to high" risk of contamination from unspecified chemicals of potential 

concern "due to the age of the site, the possibility of other potentially contaminating activities having 

occurred on the site cannot be ruled out". Coffey concluded that the presence of contamination from 

these unidentified sources was "not likely to present a significant constraint to redevelopment of the 

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Opinion on potential contaminants 

It is considered that Coffey's Stage 1 investigation identified most of the likely contamination issues that 

could impact on the development of the Site. However, it is considered that two important issues that 

have potential to impact significantly on the redevelopment of the Site, being the presence of asbestos 

and the potentiai for groundwater contamination, were not addressed in appropriate detail, as discussed 

below. 

Asbestos 

Coffey's reports identified asbestos as a substance of concern on the Site as a weathering product from 

asbestos cement roofs and other asbestos cement building materials, however, on other hospital sites 

within the Sydney region, it has been found that asbestos containing materials were commonly disposed 

in filled areas on these sites. The removal of asbestos from filling during development of these hospital 

sites and other former industrial sites has presented major environmental and commercial issues during 

development of these sites. 

On such hospital sites within the Sydney region, asbestos has been identified as: 

• bonded asbestos materials, which were commonly used as roofing and wall 

materials ("fibro"), pipes (gutters, down pipes and sub-surface pipes), floor tiles 

("Iino") and in electrical equipment (eg. power distribution boards); and 

• friable asbestos, which was commonly used as lagging for insulating boilers, service 

pipes and ducts. In addition, this substance was used as spray-on insulation within 

buildings. 

The use of asbestos and asbestos containing materials on the Site and any programs in which asbestos 

containing materials were removed from buildings on the Site are required to be documented thoroughly 

at the development application stage. It is also critical that that the fate of the asbestos waste be 

documented. Given the practices on other hospital sites, there is a high probability that these materials 

could have been disposed on the Site, particularly since a number of areas of major filling have been 

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The presence of asbestos fibres in fill materials presents a major cost and time constraint in remediating 

filling containing this material because of the emotive nature of the community and other land users 

response to asbestos and the hazardous nature of the fibres that may be liberated during building 

demolition and earthworks programs. 

However, the Coffey reports did not identify significant quantities of asbestos in fill materials intersected 

in bores across the Site and no asbestos was identified in the ten samples of the fill materials from the 

Development Area analysed by Coffey. Consequently, asbestos in fill materials may not present a 

significant issue at the Site, however, this cannot be stated with any certainty at this time. 

Groundwater contamination 

It is highly likely that the several major filled areas on the Site could have impacted the quality of 

groundwater discharging into Iron Cove. The remediation of contaminated groundwater may present a 

major constraint to development of these areas. 

In addition, because the Site falls towards Iron Cove, contamination of groundwater discharging into Iron 

Cove could be a result of the presence of contaminants in fill materials in parts of the Hospital site 

remote from Iron Cove. The requirement to remediate groundwater, therefore, may impact development 

of any contaminated partls of the Site that may be contributing contamination to groundwater. For these 

reasons, it is considered that an appropriate level of investigation of the quality of groundwater should 

have been undertaken by Coffey. 

It is noted that Coffey recommended that investigation of groundwater contamination be undertaken in 

the short term in a subsequent investigation on the Lower Glover Street Oval, but it is considered that 

the quality of groundwater in the filled areas adjacent to Iron Cove should have been subject to at least a 

preliminary assessment by Coffey. It is considered that this assessment can be undertaken at an early 

stage during the development of the Site. 

3.2 Stage 2 assessment 

3.2.1 Objectives 

The objectives of the second stage of assessment undertaken by Coffey were stated to: 

• Further assess the primary constraints posed by contamination conditions within the 

Development Areas by undertaking limited soil sampling and testing; and 

• Make a preliminary assessment of the nature of contamination in the Non 

Development Area by undertaking limited soil sampling and testing. 

Opinion relating to objectives 

It is considered that the scope of the Stage 2 assessment was inadequate given the number and nature 

of the potentially contaminating activities identified in the Stage 1 assessment and given the 

uncertainties that related to use of the site, particularly the disposal of waste, the disposal of ash 

containing carcinogenic PAHs, the probable use of asbestos and the high probability of groundwater 

being contaminated. 

3.2.2 Scope ofwork 

Coffey undertook the following scope of work: 

• Collection of samples of fill materials and soil from locations across the Site; 

• Chemical analysis in a commercial laboratory for chemicals of potential concern; and 




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