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T r e e M a s t e r p l a n f o r T h e R o c k s a n d C i r c u l a r Q u a yS y d n e y H a r b o u r F o r e s h o r e A u t h o r i t y
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The Rocks and Circular Quay precinc t i s d iv ided into 7 sub -precinc ts based on topography and urban form•
The exist ing s i tuat ion is presented with speci f ic i ssues ident i f ied and over lay of future v is ion with explanator y notes•
Proposed tree species schedules shown as :•
- Tree for cour t yards, laneways and other smal l spaces
- Trees for the foreshore
- Trees for the streets
Masterplan Struc ture
T r e e M a s t e r p l a n f o r T h e R o c k s a n d C i r c u l a r Q u a yS y d n e y H a r b o u r F o r e s h o r e A u t h o r i t y
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The K ing George V Memoria l Park
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Customs O �cers Sta i rs
Cadmans Cottage
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Dawes Point Park
Dawes Point Reser ve
Grosvenor Place
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LEGEND1 Dawes Point Precinct
2 George Street Precinct
3 West Circular Quay Precinct
4 Core Heritage Precinct
5 Ridge Precinct
6 Southern Precinct
7 East Circular Quay Precinct
Precinc t Plan
T r e e M a s t e r p l a n f o r T h e R o c k s a n d C i r c u l a r Q u a yS y d n e y H a r b o u r F o r e s h o r e A u t h o r i t y
38Exist ing Trees Precinc t No.4 - Core Her i tage
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Mixed planting
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PLAYFAIR STREET
KENDALL LANE
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Hackberry(Celtis australis/
sinensis)
Hills Weeping Fig(Ficus hillii)
EXISTING KEY SPECIES
Jacaranda(Jacaranda
mimosaefolia)
Plane Tree(Platanus hybrida)
Peppercorn Tree(Schinus areira)
Gumnut Cafe Courtyard - overplanting needs to be thinned out for scale and space
Plane trees on northern side Argyle Street blocks appreciation of Argyle Cut and Argyle Stores
Too many large trees for a small
space creates dense shade and
root impacts
Existing Jacaranda not suited to very confined planting space
Multiple Hackberry species will become too large over time with overshadowing and
structural impacts
Plane trees screen heritage buildings and impact views of bridge
Poplars impact view to Penrhyn House
Plane trees are too large for scale of Nurse Walk
No trees opposite Stafford Terraces highlights facades
Too many Plane trees creates overcrowding
DRAFT LOCAL SIGNIFICANT TREES •Argylestreet- Populus deltoids- Platanus acerifolia
•HarringtonStreet- Celtis occidentalis- Ficus rubiginosa
LEGENDTree Species Symbol Colour
Celtis australis/sinensis Ca
Ficus hillii Fh
Jacaranda mimosaefolia Jm
Platanus hybrida Ph
Schinus areira Sa
Other minor species:- Acer negundo- Celtis occidentalis- Elaeocarpus reticulatus- Eucalyptus robusta- Ficus rubiginosa- Populus deltoides
Mixed planting, Court yard area- Frangipani spp.- Gleditsia spp.
Recognised View Corridors
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T r e e M a s t e r p l a n f o r T h e R o c k s a n d C i r c u l a r Q u a yS y d n e y H a r b o u r F o r e s h o r e A u t h o r i t y
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HARRINGTON STREET
PLAYFAIR STREET
KENDALL LANEAR
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NURSES WALK
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Penrhyn House
Argyle Stores
South
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Proposed M asterplan Precinc t No.4 - Core Her i tage
Lemon Tree(Citrus limon)
Maidenhair Tree(Ginkgo biloba)
Chinese Tallow(Sapium sebeferum)
Water Gum(Tristaniopsis laurina)
PROPOSED TREES
Firewheel Tree(Stenocarpus
sinuatus)
Loquat(Eriobotrya japonica)
LEGEND
New Trees
Existing Trees
Trees not replaced
Reduce numbers of Plane trees to improve canopy and growth of remaining trees
Replace Plane tree with smaller Maidenhair Tree
Replace Hackberry with Maidenhair Tree
Replace Honey Locust with Chinese Tallow
Do not replace Plane Trees
Foundation Park - Peppercorn Tree replaced with fruit trees eg. lemon, plum. Remove
Jacaranda to enhance view corridor
Replace Box Elder with Water Gum ‘Luscious’
New small tree in Bakehouse Place eg. Maidenhair Tree
Replace existing Poplar tree with Chinese Tallow or Golden-rain Tree
Replace Blueberry Ash with Water Gum ‘Luscious’
Replace Hackberry with Chinese Tallow
In major courtyards consider replacement of Hills Weeping Fig and Hackberry with Firewheel Tree
KEY MOVES
•Removaloftreestoimproveviewsofheritagefacades and to the harbour bridge
•Newsmallerandlessdenseplantingsincourtyardand laneways in main tourist areas to improve light and scale
Golden-rain Tree(Koelreutaria paniculata)
Replace Plane Tree with Maidenhair Tree
Crepe Myrtle(Lagerstroemia indica)
Tibouchina ( Glory Tree )
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Argyle Street
Exist ing v iew (west)
Proposed v iew (west)
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LEGENDTree Species Symbol Colour
Celtis australis/sinensis Ca
Ficus hillii Fh
Flindersia australis Fa
Platanus hybrida Ph
Other minor species- Callistemon citrus - Erythrina crista galli - Ficus rubiginosa - Gleditsia triacanthos - Lophostemon confertus - Melia azedarach - Syagrus romanzoffiana
Recognised View Corridors
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Ex ist ing Trees Precinc t No.5 - R idge
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GLOUCESTER STREET
CAMBRIDGE STREET
GLOUCESTER WALK
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Hills Weeping Fig on cliff and stone walling creates a potential future risk for structural failure
Plane trees are too large for available space
Park owned and managed by City of Sydney Cocos palm is out of character
Planting opportunity to soften contemporary
building
Brush Box in good form and condition
Hackberry species will become too large for space
No planting in front of Susannah Place
Planting opportunity
Hackberry species will become too large for spaces
Trees to be removed and replaced as part of Cumberland
Street redevelopment
Hackberry(Celtis australis/
sinensis)
Hills Weeping Fig(Ficus hillii)
EXISTING KEY SPECIES
Crows Ash(Flindersia australis)
Plane Tree(Platanus hybrida)
DRAFT LOCAL SIGNIFICANT TREE •GloucesterWalk-Ficusrubiginosa
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43Proposed M asterplan Precinc t No.5 - R idge
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CUMBERLAND
STREET
GLOUCESTER STREET
CAMBRIDGE STREET
GLOUCESTER WALK
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LAN
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LEGEND
New Trees
Existing Trees
Trees not replaced
Infill planting of Queensland Kauri Pine to improve street
amenity
Infill planting of Queensland Kauri Pine to improve street
amenity
Replace Cockspur Coral Tree (in adjoining sandstone wall)
with Cape Chestnut and plant in pavement
Replace Loquat and Cypress Pine with Frangipani
Consider specimen planting of Queensland Kauri Pine
Replace Hackberry with Crows Ash
Replace Plane trees with Irish Strawberry Tree
Replace Honey Locust with 3x Leopard Tree
Additional planting of Loquat
Infill with Brush Box
Replace Hackberry with Chinese Elm
KEY MOVES
•Infillplantingoflandmarktypetreesto reinforce Cumberland Street ridge-line
•Pathwideningontheeasternedgeof Cumberland Street to better accommodate tree planting
•Introduceornamentalplantingto enhance urban design qualities
Leopard Tree(Caesalpinia ferrea)
PROPOSED TREES
Cape Chestnut(Calodendron
capense)
Liquidambar(Liquidambar
styraciflua)
Chinese Elm(Ulmus parvifolia)
Replace Hackberry with Dwarf Magnolia
Dwarf Magnolia(Magnolia grandiflora
‘Little Gem’)
Queensland Kauri Pine(Agathis robusta)
Frangipani(Plumeria rubra)
Irish Strawberry Tree(Arbutus unedo)
Potential for tree to be planted on road
Potential for tree to be planted on road
T r e e M a s t e r p l a n f o r T h e R o c k s a n d C i r c u l a r Q u a yS y d n e y H a r b o u r F o r e s h o r e A u t h o r i t y
44Exist ing Trees Precinc t No.6 - Southern
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Mixed garden bed
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HARRINGTON
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GLOUCESTER
STREET
Science House
Plane trees block east elevation of Science House
LEGEND
Tree Species Symbol Colour
Ficus hillii Fh
Flindersia australis Fa
Livistona australis La
Platanus hybrida Ph
Washingtonia robusta Wr
Other minor species- Cupaniopsis anacardioides
Mixed garden bed- Lily pilly spp.
Can
Plane trees overplanted affecting canopy growth and light conditions
Planting opportunities
Fig trees will outgrow space and become a management liability
Plane trees blocking view to heritage listed buildings
Planting opportunities
Hills Weeping Fig(Ficus hillii)
EXISTING KEY SPECIES
Crows Ash(Flindersia australis)
Cabbage Tree Palm(Livistona australis)
Plane Tree(Platanus hybrida)
Mexican Fan Palm(Washingtonia
robusta)
DRAFT LOCAL SIGNIFICANT TREE
•EssexStreet-Washingtoniarobusta
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45Proposed M asterplan Precinc t No.6 - Southern
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STREET
GLOUCESTER
STREET
Science HouseSt. Patricks
ConventSt. Patricks
Business CollegeSt. Patricks
PresbytarySt.
Patricks Hall
LEGEND
New Trees
Existing Trees
Trees not replaced
Consider replacing Crows Ash with Southern Magnolia
Replace Hills Weeping Fig with Golden-rain Tree
Consider additional plantings of Crows Ash New plantings of Crows Ash at 20m centres
Mexican Fan Palms interplanted with Crows AshReplace Mexican Fan Palms with Crows Ash
No trees outside Science House
Southern Magnolia(Magnolia grandiflora)
Golden-rain Tree(Koelreutaria paniculata)
KEY MOVES
•ReducenumberofPlanetreestoimprove growing conditions and streetscape
•EssexStreettobeCrowsAsh,toreinforce character of smaller streets
•Newtreeplantingsfortreelesssettings
PROPOSED TREES
Infill planting of Plane trees
Consider planting Crows Ash
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Exist ing Trees Precinc t No.7 - East Ci rcular Quay
Overplanting affects light conditions
Existing tree blocks views to and from Pitt Street
Gap in planting line
Palms are effective urban elements without affecting views
Jacarandas are performing poorly
Hills Weeping Fig(Ficus hillii)
EXISTING KEY SPECIES
Jacaranda(Jacaranda
mimosaefolia)
Cabbage Tree Palm(Livistona australis)
Peppercorn Tree(Schinus areira)
Plane Tree(Platanus hybrida)
LEGEND
Tree Species Symbol Colour
Ficus hillii Fh
Jacaranda mimosaefolia Jm
Livistona australis La
Platanus hybrida Ph
Schinus areira Sa
Other minor species
Mixed garden bed- Dwarf Phoenix and other plantings
Recognised View Corridors
T r e e M a s t e r p l a n f o r T h e R o c k s a n d C i r c u l a r Q u a yS y d n e y H a r b o u r F o r e s h o r e A u t h o r i t y
47Proposed M asterplan Precinc t No.7 - East Ci rcular Quay
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Replace Jacaranda with Cabbage Tree Palm and plant in grid formation
Replace Jacaranda with Hong Kong Orchid Tree or Coral Tree to compliment built form
Infill gap in planting with Plane tree
Retain existing Cabbage Tree Palms
KEY MOVES
•Retainandenhancespeciesthatare wind and salt tolerant
•Treeplantingsdonotobstructhighpedestrian use and views to harbour and Opera House
•FloweringtreereplacedwithHongKong Orchid Tree and Coral Tree Hong Kong Orchid
Tree(Bauhinia variegata)
PROPOSED TREES
Coral Tree(Erythrina x sykesii)
LEGEND
New Trees
Existing Trees
Trees not replaced
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