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âHeritageâ conjures images of beautiful Victorian-era cottages, massive Gothic Revival mansions and buildings of historical civic import.
But among the many Sydney icons that grace the NSW heritage list are more curious and contentious inclusions that range from public toilets to bus shelters and an airport access road.
NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin last week announced a major overhaul of the stateâs heritage laws to make it easier and less expensive to own or adapt heritage-listed buildings.
Tom Forrest, chief executive of the Urban Taskforce, which lobbies on behalf of developers, says heritage had been âweaponisedâ, with councils seeking to have properties listed after they have been rezoned for development and purchased.
Sydney s strangest heritage buildings include bus shelters, public toilets and sewers
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10 March 2021 • 12:02am
The Queen and Prince Philip at Ascot. The Palace has issued a statement in response to the interview by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
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Parramatta Powerhouse approval drives renewed backlash, threats
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The Berejiklian government has been warned against a “dead of night” demolition of the historic villa that is to make way for the new Parramatta Powerhouse.
The NSW branch of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) vowed to bring in affiliated workers from nearby construction sites in Parramatta to enforce a green ban to protect the 19th-century riverside mansion known as Willow Grove.
Destined for dismantling and relocation.
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Final planning approval was announced on Friday, green lighting the $840 million project with Parramatta City Council lord mayor and the Powerhouse’s board of trustees welcoming the decision as a once in a lifetime opportunity for western Sydney.
A scar on our waterway : Anger over $10 million Sydney marina expansion
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The millionaire Sutton family is pressing ahead with plans to redevelop the Gladesville Bridge Marina, despite opposition from residents, local councils and a senior NSW government minister.
The $10 million expansion of boating facilities on the Parramatta River will provide storage for 126 vessels, including an increase in the number of floating berths from 50 to 111.
A proposal to expand the Gladesville Bridge Marina has attracted widespread community concern.
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The company behind the marina, whose owners include former car dealer and boating enthusiast Neil Sutton and his son Scott, amended plans to expand it in Drummoyne after its original proposal attracted significant opposition.
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