13Temporary use of public space for minimal impact events related to the primary function of Sydney Opera House

13 Temporary use of public space for minimal impact events related to the primary function of Sydney Opera House

13 Temporary use of public space for minimal impact events related to the primary function of Sydney Opera House

(1) Exempt development includes the temporary use of public space for minimal impact events related to the primary function of the Opera House as a performing arts centre, including temporary outdoor events and performances, such as Sydney Festival events, that involve the installation of temporary structures (including main stage, sound and lighting systems) having minimal visual impact that are otherwise ancillary to the event for which an entry fee may be charged.

(2) Any such use must comply with the following requirements—

(a) the use takes place not more than 40 days (whether consecutive or not) in any 12 month period,

(b) the use occurs between the hours of 8.00am to 11.00pm on Sundays to Thursdays (all amplified music to commence after 10.00am and to cease by 10.30pm) and 8.00am to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays (all amplified music to commence after 10.00am and to cease by 11.30pm),

(c) no more than 5,000 people attend each event at any one time,

(d) in addition to the maximum events days (ie 40 days) set-up and clean-up can occur one day before and one day after each event. Any additional days required for set-up and clean-up are to be included within the 40 days,

(e) lighting associated with events must not cause adverse impact on the area surrounding the site,

(f) noise levels at the following locations must not exceed LAmax 70 dB(A) and LCmax 90 dB(C) from Friday to Saturday and LAmax 65 dB(A) and LCmax 85 dB(C) from Sunday to Thursday—

(i) Beulah Street Wharf (off Waruda Street), Kirribilli,

(ii) Cremorne Wharf (off Milson Road), Cremorne Point,

(iii) a point within 1 metre of the residential boundary nearest to the Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Apartments, East Circular Quay,

(iv) Dawes Point Park (off Lower Fort Street), Millers Point.