Submission Details My/our Great Idea is for ☒ a permanent use ☒ a temporary use

Tick which theme/objective and the number of the Destination your idea relates to

Theme Objective Destination 1 2 3 4 All

1 Sydney Global Competitiveness

To deliver a hub of export oriented knowledge intensive jobs that can increase Sydney’s global competiveness

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2 Living Bays To deliver enduring, socially inclusive and great places to benefit Sydneysiders and national and international communities.

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3 Housing Choices To deliver housing choices, including affordable housing options, through innovative design and construction, new finance models and new moderate income housing and rental housing models

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4 Transport and Infrastructure

To deliver a world-class mass and active transit and infrastructure solution that unlocks the economic and human potential of the Bays Precinct and demonstrates a model of environmental excellence.

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5 Exemplary Urban Places

To achieve building design excellence and quality urban design in all Destinations

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Title of your Great Idea Gathering Island

Describe your Great Idea Describe your Great Idea, why it is unique, how it is relevant to The Bays Precinct and, broadly, how it supports the ambition for the Bays Precinct (Limit: 400 words)

A series of connected floating over-water precincts – focused on providing ‘great places’ around recreation, community and culture. An iconic and unique harbour interface experience – ‘over-water’ spaces instead of ‘water side’ or ‘water front’. Iconic and place-making recreational and lifestyle activities that will create a thriving public space - both day and night. The creation of spaces that embrace, celebrate and promote our uniquely Australian lifestyle and culture - past, present and future. A combination of flexible and fixed floating structures that enable the new connections from one side of The Bays to the other while creating innovative destinations over the water. A flexible configuration that can evolve with ongoing growth and development (a mix of barges, pontoons, spoil islands, and semi- permanent structures) and work around the current uses of the harbour (rowing, working harbour etc.). We have developed 2 specific precincts as part of this concept, The Gathering Island and Revival Island. This submission addresses the Gathering Island. This is a collection of over water market places and connections that creates a linkage across Blackwattle Bay. A series of markets will complement the existing fish markets and draw people out onto the water to experience The Bays from another perspective. The central feature is The Central Market , a community meeting place inspired by an Aboriginal corroboree, which is generally focused around a fire and the community gather to share stories and celebrate culture. The Central Market is an interpretation of this – at the centre is an elevated fire feature, surrounded by a community space and marketplace. This market focuses on Australian fresh produce, with public cooking facilities and seating areas which will encourage community interaction while people prepare and share meals. The Central Market responds to and celebrates Australia’s Indigenous heritage whilst creating a new and vibrant place to meet on The Bays.

Does your Great Idea align with Sydney’s Global Competitiveness? How? (Limit: 100 words)

An innovative way to experience Sydney’s lifestyle, produce, culture and harbour in an original floating setting. Australian fresh produce will be the hero. The market will revolve around visitors being able to purchase, cook and enjoy fresh Australian food. Vendors can sell produce straight off boats directly to consumers or set up at stalls throughout. Cooking classes will teach visitors about Australian produce. Settings including communal tables, daybeds and gardens will be provided. When not operating as a community space, the market could be hired for private events. The Indigenous inspiration will capture the interest of international and local visitors.

Does your Great Idea align with Living Bays? How? (Limit: 100 words)

Gathering Island creates a new and vibrant space for residents of The Bays and Sydneysiders. It will be a flexible space – when not operating as a market or hired for private events, Gathering Island would be open to the community, providing an accessible place for all community members to enjoy. The Central Market increases residents’ access to fresh food, contributing to the wellbeing of Sydney’s communities Representatives of the Gadigal people would be involved in the design of The Central Market to ensure the space celebrates their culture and heritage, and this is shared with visitors.

Does your Great Idea align with Housing Choices? How? (Limit: 100 words)

Whilst our idea is not focused on housing options, our concept leaves a significant amount of water front and surrounding land available for residential development. We envision this would include affordable and social housing to create a diverse community. Our over-water spaces will be freely accessible to all community members and will provide spaces for interaction whilst enjoying the iconic Sydney harbour.

Does your Great Idea align with Transport and Infrastructure? How? (Limit: 100 words)

The floating structures of the precinct provide ‘over-water pathways’ across The Bays at different sections providing a more efficient way to travel. These pathways promote the use of active modes of transport such as walking, cycling and kayaking, complementing other modes of transport that operate on and around The Bays. Sustainability is a major focus of the precinct. The precinct structures will be connected via green pathways or floating ‘forests’. These floating forests will create amenity for urban communities, while contributing to the urban green canopy for Sydney. Both the recreational and market spaces will be solar powered.

Does your Great Idea align with Exemplary Urban Places? How? (Limit: 100 words)

Our floating precinct provides a diverse and original range of vibrant, exciting and active exemplary spaces that maintain sensitivity to the local environment and context. The ‘over water’ nature of the precincts provides a unique harbour interface for the community, Sydneysiders, and visitors. The connected floating structures provide a unique way to cross The Bays, and efficiently connect the dispersed communities of The Bays area. The flexible configuration of the floating precinct can evolve with ongoing growth and development (through the mix of barges, pontoons, spoil islands, and semi- permeant structures) and work around the current uses of the harbour.

I/we have attached additional information to support my/our Great Idea ☒ Yes ☐ No

Contact details Name Angelo Di Marco

Title Sydney Market Leader – Property and Buidlings

Organisation type (if applicable) GHD Engineering and Architectural Firm

Email Angelo.dimarco@ghd.com

Phone Number 02 9239 7639

the floating quarter

Our innovative islands have been created from the spoil from significant

infrastructure projects in Sydney, providing an over-water playground celebrating Sydney’s

connection to the water and our enviable outdoor lifestyle.

Revival Island provides a place for the community to relax and revive – a playground for the young and the young at heart. World class features include a floating

cinema, stages, bars and restaurants, creating a thriving entertainment precinct. Floating sporting fields, parks and swimming areas will encourage health and welling

and capitalise on Sydney’s lifestyle and climate.

Children’s play areas, including over water trampolines and flying foxes, will provide

an exciting family playground.

‘Great places’ centered around recreation, community and culture. • Unique harbour interface experience• Iconic place-making recreational and lifestyle activities creating thriving public spaces• Spaces that embrace, celebrate and promote our uniquely Australian lifestyle and culture • A combination of flexible and fixed floating structures enabling new connections from one side of The Bays

to the other• A flexible configuration that can evolve with ongoing growth and development

The Floating Quarter is a collection of over-water market

places and connections creating a linkage across Blackwattle Bay. A series of markets will complement the existing fish markets and draw

people out onto the water to experience The Bays from another perspective.

The focal point is The Central Market, a community meeting place inspired by an Aboriginal corroboree, centered around an elevated fire feature where the community can gather to share stories and celebrate culture. This market focuses on Australian fresh produce, with public cooking facilities and seating areas to encourage community interaction whilst

preparing and sharing meals.

The Central Market responds to and celebrates Australia’s Indigenous heritage whilst creating

a new and vibrant place to meet on The Bays.

gathering island

revival island

A flexible series of floating and

overwater community precincts

Connecting and activating the

Bays from sunrise to sunset. Celebrating

our uniquely Australian lifestyle

gathering island

Australian fresh produce will be the hero of The Central Market. This market will

revolve around visitors being able to purchase, cook and enjoy fresh Australian food in a

uniquely Australian setting.

Food vendors will be able to sell produce

straight off their boats directly to consumers and others will be set up at stalls/carts throughout

The Central Market.

The Gathering Island will attract tourists and Sydneysiders by providing an innovative way to

experience Sydney’s lifestyle, produce, culture and iconic harbour in an original over-water setting.

This market focuses on Australian fresh produce,

with public cooking facilities and seating areas which

will encourage community interaction while people

prepare and share meals.A series of markets will complement the existing fish markets and draw

people out onto the water to experience The Bays

from another perspective.

The Gathering Island would be open to the community, providing an accessible place for all

community members to enjoy and spend time on the water.

Visitors will be encouraged to spend a day at the Gathering Island, enjoying a variety of different settings including communal tables,

day beds, gardens and other outdoor gathering spots.

The Gathering Island is a collection of over-water market places and connections that creates a linkage

across Blackwattle Bay.

The Fashion Market - eat local and wear local. Fresh, emerging

designers will have low cost access to a new group of buyers

at weekend markets.

gathering island

The elevated fire feature will be the focal point, with references to the Gadigal people

throughout The Central Market.

The Central Market increases residents’ access to fresh food, contributing to the wellbeing of Sydney’s communities.

Representatives of the Gadigal people would be involved in the design of The Central Market to ensure the space celebrates their culture and heritage, and this is shared appropriately with visitors.

The Central Market responds to and celebrates

Australia’s Indigenous heritage whilst creating a new and vibrant place to meet on

The Bays.

Cooking schools will teach visitors about our local cuisines. Herb and bush tucker gardens will

create a holistic food experience for visitors.

The focal point is The Central Market, a community meeting place inspired by an Aboriginal corroboree, centered around a elevated fire feature where the community can gather to share

stories and celebrate culture.

The Indigenous inspiration of The Central Market will capture the interest of many international and local visitors and provide them with a unique way to

experience Indigenous culture.