42Objectives of the Maritime and Transport zone

42 Objectives of the Maritime and Transport zone

42 Objectives of the Maritime and Transport zone

The objectives of the Maritime and Transport zone are—

(a) to facilitate the continued operation of port activities, water-based transport services, rail and related transport services, and naval and other maritime activities, and

(b) to provide for the efficient operation of the primary land uses for this zone, namely—

(i) port (cargo and passenger) and related landside activities at North Darling Harbour berths 3–10, and

(ii) ferry and charter boat services at Circular Quay, in a manner consistent with the identification of Circular Quay as a Special Area, and

(iii) the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Base at Woolloomooloo and Garden Island, and the Department of Defence’s dockyard and facilities at Garden Island, and

(iv) rail and related services at Central Railway Yards and near the approaches to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and

(c) to facilitate the conservation of items and areas of heritage significance, and

(d) to provide opportunities for a range of additional uses on particular sites without detrimentally affecting the amenity of the surrounding areas.