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Harbour Trust: The SitesWoolwich Dock and Parklands: Projects and Activities
The following list in an summary of current and completed projects and activities at Woolwich Dock and Parklands. The list is not exhaustive.
Projects and ActivitiesConstruction of Super Maxi - Nicorette
The team sailed their old yacht into Woolwich Dock and brought it into the Sawtooth Building where the hull was completely cut away from the deck. A new lightweight and technologically advanced hull and keel was constructed in Gosford and transported down in pieces, where it was reassembled and attached to the old deck. This amazing construction work was showcased through regular guided tours and an open door policy to the public. The work has once again highlighted the potential of the Sawtooth Building as an asset in the future maritime precinct that is being created at Woolwich. The Super Maxi went on to claim line honours in the Sydney-to-Hobart. Click here to read more about this project. Congratulations to the team on their victory!
Horse Paddock Gets Clean Up
A landscape design framework will be developed for the area has formed part of the Woolwich Dock management plan. Since the clean up and maintenance program has been put in place, the Horse Paddock has been utilised for a range of activities and events including an internationally broadast Fosters Beer Commercial and a Tsunami Benefit Outdoor Film Night put on by Hunters Hill Council. Click
here for a map of Woolwich Dock indicating the Horse Paddock
(PDF, 116kb Click here to read the Woolwich Dock management plan.
Filming at Woolwich
New Walking Track Constructed  Track
under constructionA new walking track was constructed in 2002 to provide ongoing public access to the Woolwich Dock site. The track begins at Gale Street (opposite the Woolwich Pier hotel), winds down the Goat Paddock to the water’s edge, over the dock via a temporary bridge and into the Horse Paddock. The track connects to Clarkes Point Reserve and is open from dawn to dusk each day. In constructing the track, the Harbour Trust undertook landscaping, paving and planting. Safety fencing was repaired and replaced around the entire site and ramps were installed on and off the bridge over the dock to allow for disabled and pram access to both sides of the dock.
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completed trackThe track features a crushed stone finish and a landscaped weaving pathway. The next project for this walking track is the completion of repair works to the outer perimeter of the dock itself, and removal of the temporary bridge across the dock. Following this work, the public will be able to walk right around the outside of the dock and up under the sandstone cliffs that surround the western end. A new lookout will also be constructed on the cliffs above the dock which will enhance the spectacular harbour views across to the city skyline. Walking Track MapClick
here to download a map of the walking track (PDF, 116KB
Conserving the Heritage - Work around the Dock
During 2002 the Harbour Trust carefully cleared the site around the dock to reveal the original stone gutter and a series of timber bollards originally used in the docking process.
 Bollard
hidden in overgrown vegetationThe bollards had been buried in thick vegetation for a number of years. Where possible, the Harbour Trust is proposing to stabilise and conserve these and other objects that have been revealed during the preliminary clean up of the site. Timber bollard conservationThe Harbour Trust engaged a materials conservation specialist to assess the condition of timber mooring bollards on the north side of the dock and to advise on remedial action required to stabilize them. Metal conservationA significant number of dockside fittings were revealed during the clearing of cliff side vegetation. These and the mooring rings, capstans and metal bollards along the dock edge have been stabilised and treated against corrosion by a metals conservator. Geotechnical investigation and stabilization worksThe Harbour Trust engaged Douglas Partners to extensively map the historic rock cutting to identify areas of rock instability. The report guided work by PanCivil in rock bolting, scaling and removing damaging vegetation to ensure an increased level of public safety and the opportunity for access to previously closed areas adjacent to the cuttings.
Restoration of Services to Woolwich Dock
A substation that had been severely damaged by termites and posed an immediate risk of fire from the subsequent deterioration of the electrical distribution system was demolished. The electrical supply has been relocated underground to the small single storey buildings on the eastern edge of the site. These buildings are used for open days and for the Woolwich Dock and Cockatoo Island community consultative committee meetings. Water services have also been upgraded to ensure sufficient supply to the dockside ahead of short-term leasing of the dock for boat repairs.
Centenary Celebrations held at Woolwich Dock
 Ferry
'Prolific' docked for the CelebrationsOn 4 December 2001, the Harbour Trust held a Centenary Breakfast to celebrate 100 years since the opening of Woolwich Dock A Prawn and Oyster Market was held along the Dock and the heritage vessel, Prolific, was docked nearby. The event drew a crowd of around 3,000 people who picnicked on the foreshore, explored the site, and viewed planning displays on the potential future of the Dock.
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