FRIDAY 27 AUGUST
In this issue
 Cultural Consultation launched
 Lend Lease application on exhibition
 Headland Park – Reducing noise for our neighbours
 Project Development Agreement released
Cultural and Education Consultation launched
Barangaroo is set to add significantly to the cultural life of Sydney with a space for number of
civic, cultural, arts, education and key worker housing opportunities across the 22 hectare
site including the new ‘cultural space’ within the iconic Headland Park.
We want people from all over Sydney to contribute their ideas and suggestions about how
Barangaroo can become a culturally vibrant precinct that works for all of Sydney.
That is why we have launched a Cultural and Education Consultation program including a
range of forums, the first of which is being held on the 1st September at the Sydney Opera
House Studio between 6pm and 8pm.
There’ll be a presentation by internationally renowned landscape architect Peter Walker who
is designing Sydney’s newest harbour headland which includes a cultural space inside.
There will also be an engaging discussion forum about the possible cultural, education and
housing uses in Barangaroo.
Tickets are free but space is limited. You can book your ticket by going to
www.sydneyoperahouse.com or by phoning the Sydney Opera House on 02 9250 7777.
Lend Lease Application on exhibition
Lend Lease has lodged its application to amend the approved concept plan for Barangaroo
South. This application seeks approval for a number of modifications including the landmark
hotel, an additional 60,000 square metres floor space for residential, and an increase in the
height of a number of the proposed towers.
The application by Lend Lease is currently on exhibition for public comment.
The NSW Department of Planning is exhibiting the application for a minimum of 30 days
from 11 August 2010, including a detailed 3D model (image below).
The application is available to be viewed online at the NSW Department of Planning’s
website www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au
The application can also be viewed at;
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Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23 – 33 Bridge Street, Sydney
City of Sydney Council, One Stop Shop, Level 2, Town Hall House, 456 Kent
Street, Sydney
Leichhardt Council, 7 – 15 Wetherill Street, Leichhardt
IMAGE OF THE LEND LEASE MODEL ON DISPLAY AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
Reducing noise impacts as we build a new harbour icon
Transforming a site as large as Barangaroo is always going to result in some impacts on our
neighbours however we will be trying to reduce those impacts at each stage of the project.
You may have seen recent media about the noise levels expected from the creation of the
new Harbour Headland Park at the northern tip of Barangaroo. Unfortunately, many of the
significant mitigation measures we are undertaking to reduce those noise impacts were not
reported on. Most noise will be limited to 58dBA, excluding the hydraulic hammer which will
be used intermittently, a standard noise level for these hammers.
These mitigation measures will dramatically reduce noise created by the early works
program for building the Headland Park designed by the world leading landscape architect,
Peter Walker.
In fact, noise levels generated at Balmain Peninsula opposite the construction site will be the
same as sitting in an average restaurant after mitigation measures are utilised and will be
just 10dBA above current background noise.
We can achieve these results by utilising effective mitigation measures including:
 Hoarding around the site
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Barriers placed around machinery
Use of silencing devices on machinery
Use of rubber matting on handling areas
Location of equipment as far as possible from residents
And of course, there are strict controls on work hours to ensure that additional noise is kept
to within acceptable limits including 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am-3pm Saturdays.
We know transforming Barangaroo will cause some inconvenience and we ask for your
patience as we know the end result will be an iconic new harbour headland for generations
to enjoy.
Project Development Agreement released
The Barangaroo Delivery Authority says its contractual Agreement with Lend Lease
embodies the interests of the public and State as a key priority in the transformation of
Barangaroo.
Publicly releasing the Project Development Agreement, the Authority says the Agreement
sets new Australian standards in the levels of financial, environmental, social and business
benefit for the people of NSW.
We are very proud of the benefits of this Agreement which we have negotiated with Lend
Lease on behalf of the people and State of NSW.
Under the Act, the Authority was required to release the Agreement within 60 days of it
becoming unconditional and that is what we did.
The Act recognises that exemptions are permitted for commercial in confidence reasons
including any matter that would place the contractor at a substantial commercial
disadvantage in relation to other contractors or potential contractors.
The Authority undertook a robust review of the exemptions sought by Lend Lease. During
the review period, there were indeed a significant number of exemptions sought which the
Authority did not accept and released.
The Authority is more than satisfied that we have met, both in spirit and intent, our
obligations under the Act and are more than happy for our response to be scrutinised at any
level.
“The strength and robustness of this Agreement is of a standard which compares to other
important projects including the Sydney Olympics”, said Mike Collins, Chairman of the
Barangaroo Delivery Authority.
The Project Development Agreement enshrines key public expectations including:
1. An outstanding financial outcome for the people of NSW
2. International benchmark sustainability targets
3. World class public domain
4. Retention of land ownership by the public
5. Reinforcing Sydney’s position as a global city
An outstanding financial outcome for the people of NSW
Payments and guarantees by Lend Lease under the Agreement will fund the government's
delivery of the iconic new Headland Park, a new northern harbour cove and southern
harbour cove which increase the size of Sydney Harbour by 3.5 hectares, relocation of the
Cruise Ship Terminal, the remediation of the historic site contamination and pedestrian
connections to Wynyard.
International benchmark sustainability
The Agreement with Lend Lease sees Barangaroo becoming a global leader in
sustainability. The Agreement targets Barangaroo as one of the first CBD precincts in the
world to be climate positive. This can be achieved by generating and exporting more water
than is used, delivering zero waste and achieving carbon neutrality.
World class public domain
The Agreement delivers a vibrant public domain across Barangaroo South returning 100%
of the foreshore to public use, provides for new cultural space, new landside ferry terminal,
an array of exciting, public, entertainment, recreational spaces and retail.
Retention of land ownership by the public
The Agreement secures public ownership of the land title of Barangaroo South, including all
public domain. The Lend Lease building developments will be subject to 99 year leases.
Reinforcing Sydney’s position as a global city
The Agreement reinforces Sydney’s economic and financial services future and delivers a $6
billion transformation and during the delivery phase will inject from $0.5 to $1.5 billion a year
into the NSW economy.
This reinforces Sydney’s role as a key financial services hub in the Asia Pacific region,
attract 30 000 people to live and work, including up to 6000 new permanent jobs, 12 million
visitors a year as well as creating 4000 construction jobs.