Preserving the past
heritage
Creating a future
Aboriginal History 30,000 years ago - 1788
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Gadigal people of the Eora Nation are traditional owners
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Darling Island was a boundary for two clans of the Eora people (Gadigal and Wangal), used for fishing and seafood collection, accessed by boat
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Known as Tumbalong, early white settlers called it Cockle Bay, then Darling Island, then Jones Bay Wharf
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There are no significant Aboriginal Land rights attached to Jones Bay Wharf (see map below)
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Modern White Settlement 1788 - 1991
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Completed in 1919
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Part of development of Australia's international trade and waterfront industries
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Linked rail, road and sea transportation
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Staging point for Australian troops leaving for WWII
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Point of entry for migrants after the WWII
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Unique example of early 20th century waterfront technology
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Highly innovative structure, unique with reinforced concrete, steel lattice columns, riveted steel girders, bow-string trusses and hardwood
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Features a double row of two storeyed steel and timber sheds with central roadways, and carried on fill with timber piles supporting the wharf aprons
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Overhead lighting, internal lifts and mobile gantry
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Building the Future
Preserving the past
As a requirement for approval, JAOR Group will prepare and oversee implementation of a heritage conservation strategy for the wharf and buildings.
Retaining the sense of the expansive internal spaces is of high importance. Limiting invasive reconfigured spaces, adding mezzanine floors and allowing heritage features of steel columns, girders and roof trusses to remain visible.
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There will be a clear distinction between the heritage and new additions.
Heritage Listing
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“Jones Bay Wharf” (Wharf 60, Berths 19–20, 26–32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont) including wharf, sea wall, sheds and interiors, lower and elevated road and industrial artefacts, covered by local heritage protection, item I1249.
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Report on City of Sydney Industrial & Warehouse Buildings Heritage Study, City of Sydney
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Pyrmont and Ultimo heritage study : final report / Anglin Associates
The Terminus Pyrmont
Precedent heritage hotel in Pyrmont, an example of a restored landmark with community connections
In the heart of Pyrmont and legally licensed on Christmas Eve in 1841, the Terminus is one of Sydney’s oldest pubs and has an eclectic, rich and checkered past throughout generations of colourful characters, gamblers, revellers and members of Sydney’s underbelly.
The Terminus called ‘last drinks’ over 30 years ago and has now been lovingly revived in a way that respects its rich history and connects with the modern community.
