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Records of the Hyde Park Project, 1987-1997

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Unique IDAS-0770DateBetween 27th January 1987 and 24th November 1997Date qualifiercircaFormatBinder ObjectDescriptionThis series consists of (1) records created in the preparation of the draft of the Plan of Management and Master Plan of Hyde Park which includes subject files on the terms of reference, the brief and methodology, research materials, various open space studies, and (2) records created during the initial works for Stage I (Hyde Park South) and later works carried out in Hyde Park North.

In 1984, Council assigned the City Planner and the Director of Parks and Recreations to prepare an overall master plan to control the future development of Hyde Park within a set of guidelines and objectives approved by Council. These touched on the use and conservation of the Park and its resources for the present and future generations, including enhancement of the Park environment, access, facilities and other developments for recreational and educational use; balanced use of the land; collection of information and data on the future use of the Park; an effective and efficient Park management and development programme; a Park funding scheme; and monitoring and evaluation of the Park use.

A Survey and Evaluation Study was conducted by the Working Party of Council Officers who undertook the five studies needed in preparation of the plan, while the Information Systems Department was assigned to undertake Heritage Assessment and Usage Survey, two areas of expertise not available in the Council. These works which covered historical and analytical work related to the cultural significance of the Park and the adoption of a Visitor Usage Survey that monitor current and future trends in park usage were contracted to outside experts. The Working Party was composed of John Sweaney, Melanie Howden, Don Coyne for vegetation survey; Serge Rebikov and Jack Coyne for lighting and security; Kerry Nash and Robin Vincent for visitor use survey; Sarah Walters, Helen O'Reilly and Felicity Lynch for heritage; Eddie O'Keefe and John Jukes for maintenance; Krystyna Luczac for planning and David McCamery for publicity.

On 27 January 1987, Architect Tempe Macgowan commenced work as Landscape Architect to assist in the preparation of the Plan of Management for Hyde Park. Her brief included the development of landscape design and documentation for tendering purposes.

The Survey and Evaluation Study included a public exhibition aimed at creating a greater awareness of the project which was held on 17-19 August 1987. Its main purpose was to determine public attitudes to the Hyde Park Study. To complement the Working Party, an Advisory and Liaison Panel, composed of individuals representing various interests in the Park was organised to provide additional expertise and experience, particularly on the progress of the Study.

A body of consultants in various areas of engineering, quantity surveying, irrigation, soil conservation, lighting, and architecture for various elements of the project were also appointed. These consultants provided help in the preparation of designs and specifications for irrigation systems, soil testing, quantity surveying services, stormwater and sub-soil drainage studies.

Prior to the submission of the completed draft of the Hyde Park Master Plan, the Sydney City Council was dismissed in March 1987 and replaced by City Commissioners. In 1989, pursuant to the City of Sydney Act 1988, the Sydney City Council was split into the Sydney City Council and the South Sydney City Council with separate individual organisational structures. All functions related to City open spaces were transferred to the responsibility of South Sydney City Council and handled by the CA 35, [SSCC]Parks and Properties Department, 1989+, under a cross-servicing arrangement between the two Councils.

The Plan of Management and Master Plan of Hyde Park reinforced the formality of the Park as enunciated in the Amended Assessors Report of 1927 and restored the avenue hierarchy as a principal feature of the Park. When applicable, aspects of the 1926 modified plan of Norman Weekes were also incorporated such as the water gardens on either side of the main avenue in Hyde Park North, tea rooms near St. James Station and a grassed amphitheatre. Visitors amenities and security were to be improved. The upgrading of the major underground services was given priority, together with a new lighting system for the park, improve drainage and irrigation.

The completed plan emphasised "a sensitive balance between historic integrity and the maximisation of the present and future use of the Park". As a whole, the plan revolved around the park as a place of cultural significance; a formal landscape and place for recreation, a natural environment and garden, and as a management operation.

The plan was divided into three stages. Stage One required the ratification of the plans and the establishment of a structure for undertaking the different stages of work.

Stage Two involved the undertaking of additional work such as detailed designs of various project components prior to its commencement on site. Based on the final recommendations and detailed designs, cost estimates were prepared by relevant departments, consultants and/or quantity surveyors. Also developed was a detailed programme of park buildings, lighting and drainage.

Stage Three included the implementation of a 1990 Hyde Park Priority Works on site under the supervision of the Project Park Manager and in coordination with the Project Landscape Architect and other officers from both Councils responsible for specific aspect of works.

On 28 August 1989, the Sydney City Council adopted the draft. The procedures for the 1990 Priority Works Program, also known as [and part of] the 1990 City Parks Projects, was prepared and subsequently adopted on 26 February 1990. The South Sydney City Council adopted the Hyde Park Plan on 28 February 1990.

Under the cross-servicing arrangement, CA 35, Parks and Properties Department of South Sydney City Council was commissioned by the Sydney City Council to coordinate, administer and implement the plans under the direction of the City Engineer of the Sydney City Council. Based on the final recommendations and detailed designs, cost estimates were prepared by relevant departments, consultants and/or quantity surveyors. Also developed was a detailed programme for park buildings, lighting and drainage. The priority Works Programme for 1990 for Hyde Park was focused on Hyde Park South, that portion of the Park identified by the 1987 Visitor Use Survey as requiring most immediate attention. Specifically, the installation of drainage, lighting, and irrigation services in Hyde Park South were on the priority list.

Other works undertaken in Hyde Park South during this time were the area around the
War Memorial, including the pool of reflection the obelisk, the Captain Cook Monument, the Emden Gun, and the construction of the wall along college Street.

Due to change in financial priorities in the Sydney City Council, the Hyde Park Project was suspended at the end of 1992

In October 1993, the cross-servicing arrangement between the two Councils ceased and the responsibility for the Hyde Park Project reverted back to the Sydney City Council and was assigned to CA 136, City Projects, 1993+

On 22 April 1996, Council resolved to proceed with the upgrade of Hyde Park North, as envisaged in the 1989 Hyde Park Plan of Management. It was presented with three options by Council's Landscape Architect Lee Andrews, and accepted Option 2 (the most expensive option at $6,500,000). This included restoration of the Avenue of Fig Trees, new paving, removal of the Park Depot which was damaging the nearby fig tree, new secondary asphalt paving, new furniture, lighting and signage, and realignment of the paths.

On 24 February 1997, Council agreed to a remodelling of the entrance to St James' Station as part of the redevelopment, and on 12 May 1997 accepted the tender of Kingston Industries to carry out the work.
Start Date qual: c.
Start Date: 27/01/1987
End Date qual:
End Date: 24/11/1997Relationship summaryCREATED BY: City Projects Division AG-0136 (25/01/1996 to 23/11/1997)
CREATED BY: South Sydney City Council Parks and Properties Department AG-0035 (01/01/1989 to 31/12/1992)
CREATED BY: City Engineers Department II AG-0028 (01/01/1989 to 31/12/1992)
CREATED BY: Parks and Recreations Department AG-0010 (27/01/1987 to 31/12/1988)
RELATED TO: Architectural and Engineering Drawings Relating to the Hyde Park Project AS-0784
RELATED TO: Records of the City Parks Project AS-0771 (01/01/1987 to 01/01/1992)
RELATED TO: Photographs of the Hyde Park Project AS-0769 (01/01/1987 to 01/01/1992)
RELATED TO: Management of parks and reserves AY-84 (27/01/1987 to 24/11/1997)
RELATED TO: Management of public monuments and artworks AY-75 (27/01/1987 to 24/11/1997)
RELATED TO: Provision and management of child care centres and playgrounds and services AY-42 (27/01/1987 to 24/11/1997)
RELATED TO: Provision and management of public toilets AY-39 (27/01/1987 to 24/11/1997)
RELATED TO: Planning for public spaces AY-31 (27/01/1987 to 24/11/1997) LanguageEnglish (eng)

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CollectionHyde ParkRelated seriesPhotographs of the Hyde Park Project, 1987-1992Records of the City Parks Project, 1990-1992Architectural and Engineering Drawings Relating to the Hyde Park Project, 1987-1992Creating agenciesParks and Recreations DepartmentCity Engineer's Department IISouth Sydney City Council Parks and Properties DepartmentCity Projects DivisionRelated activitiesPlanning for public spacesProvision and management of public toiletsProvision and management of child care centres and playgrounds and servicesManagement of public monuments and artworksManagement of parks and reserves

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Records of the Hyde Park Project, 1987-1997