Came across another computer-generated picture of the completed Harbour Mill, intending to show more of the space underneath the building than the design at the top of my blog.
Someone is dreaming of a better world. Don't get your hopes up.
It makes it look like there's a vast park at the bottom of the steps, under the sandstone cliff. Like we'll be living in an urban oasis of trees, beautiful paved areas and open space. Sorry folks, it will be nothing like this.
The steps will lead down to a narrow path that connects to the light rail platform, running alongside a wire fence, behind which is the Council Depot. The only paving will be a narrow strip to allow access to the lift. The train platform will not be unfenced as depicted here. The City of Sydney Council is not about to turn this land over to open space. They need the money. The best result is that it becomes a school, but that will not mean open public access.
The Landscape External Plan for the site says (for the path at the bottom of the stairs):
"Ashphalt pedestrian pathway with concrete edging along existing informal route with all due care to minimise impacts on vegetation."
That "existing informal route" is a dirt path about a metre wide. Nice try whoever did this. We're happy with the design and excited about the finished product but let's be realistic about expectations.
The steps will lead down to a narrow path that connects to the light rail platform, running alongside a wire fence, behind which is the Council Depot. The only paving will be a narrow strip to allow access to the lift. The train platform will not be unfenced as depicted here. The City of Sydney Council is not about to turn this land over to open space. They need the money. The best result is that it becomes a school, but that will not mean open public access.
The Landscape External Plan for the site says (for the path at the bottom of the stairs):
"Ashphalt pedestrian pathway with concrete edging along existing informal route with all due care to minimise impacts on vegetation."
That "existing informal route" is a dirt path about a metre wide. Nice try whoever did this. We're happy with the design and excited about the finished product but let's be realistic about expectations.
The joys of marketing! One can only hope
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